In this week's episode we return to questions of authority and credibility through a deep dive into the least qualified human on the planet for his job: Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. We also asks some serious questions about who benefits (including financially!) from the anti-vaxx movement, and why Kennedy's medical history and character are an important part of understanding his eugenicist attitude towards autism and other health issues. Let's go!
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