# Hhs on The No Agenda Show

Hhs comes up in 119 chapters across 105 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2009 to June 2026.

- **Chapters:** 119
- **Episodes:** 105
- **Discussed:** July 2009 – June 2026
- **Related topics:** [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [Rfk Jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfk-jr.md), [Fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [Vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), [Alex Azar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-azar.md), [Kathleen Sebelius](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kathleen-sebelius.md), [Medicaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicaid.md), [Medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md), [Nih](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nih.md), [Rachel Levine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-levine.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 119

### Campaign to Ban Direct-to-Consumer Pharmaceutical Advertising

- **Episode:** [1878: Dream Build Loop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1878-dream-build-loop.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-18
- **Time:** 1:13:01–1:17:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1878-dream-build-loop/chapter/campaign-to-ban-direct-to-consumer-pharmaceutical-advertising.md

The Pharmaceutical Reform Alliance is running ads calling for a ban on direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising in the United States. The group argues that the $9 billion spent annually on these ads drives up drug prices and gives "Big Pharma" excessive political influence.

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### Xavier Becerra and California Political Landscape

- **Episode:** [1875: Sonic Thump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1875-sonic-thump.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-07
- **Time:** 23:00–26:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1875-sonic-thump/chapter/xavier-becerra-and-california-political-landscape.md

Xavier Becerra is identified as a front-runner for political office in California despite his controversial tenure at Health and Human Services. The discussion clarifies that while the Homeland Security Secretary was impeached, Becerra was not. Becerra's campaign is noted for receiving financial support from major oil interests like Chevron.

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### Hantavirus Outbreak, Admiral Brian Christine Controversy

- **Episode:** [1869: Trollery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1869-trollery.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-17
- **Time:** 1:15:16–1:19:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1869-trollery/chapter/hantavirus-outbreak-admiral-brian-christine-controversy.md

Admiral Brian Christine of the HHS addressed the public regarding a Hantavirus outbreak, urging calm while the CDC monitors 41 potentially exposed individuals. Media scrutiny has focused on Christine's background as an Alabama urologist and his former YouTube show, "The Erection Connection." Critics contrast the negative coverage of Christine's past conservative commentary with the media's treatment of his predecessor, Rachel Levine.

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### RFK Jr. Declaration Against Gender-Affirming Care

- **Episode:** [1868: Lubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-14
- **Time:** 1:51:36–1:54:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio/chapter/rfk-jr-declaration-against-gender-affirming-care.md

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. issued a formal declaration stating that "sex-rejecting procedures" are neither safe nor effective for children with gender dysphoria. Citing an HHS report, Kennedy characterized gender-affirming care as "malpractice" and "junk science." He announced six decisive actions to protect children from chemical and surgical interventions, aligning with an executive order from President Trump.

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### RFK Jr. Senate Hearings, Vaccine Policy Shifts

- **Episode:** [1865: Wide Awakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1865-wide-awakes.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-03
- **Time:** 33:00–37:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1865-wide-awakes/chapter/rfk-jr-senate-hearings-vaccine-policy-shifts.md

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before Senate committees regarding his agency's budget and vaccine policy. During the hearings, Kennedy appeared to shift his stance by stating he promotes the measles vaccine, a move some analysts view as a political necessity. Additionally, Kennedy discussed plans to cut 20,000 staff members from HHS and eliminate federal programs like Title 10 to address the national debt.

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### Hospital Food Mandate, Dr. Oz and HHS

- **Episode:** [1856: CIS Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-02
- **Time:** 1:05:57–1:10:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar/chapter/hospital-food-mandate-dr-oz-and-hhs.md

The Department of Health and Human Services, alongside Dr. Oz, announced a new health and safety notice requiring hospitals to align their food purchases with federal dietary guidelines. Eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid payments will now be tied to these nutritional standards. While officials claim hospitals welcome the mandate to improve procurement, skeptics argue that institutional apathy and existing contracts with companies like Sysco will hinder real change.

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### RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz Healthcare Advisory Committee

- **Episode:** [1855: Gooder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-29
- **Time:** 1:33:31–1:36:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder/chapter/rfk-jr-and-dr-oz-healthcare-advisory-committee.md

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz announced the formation of a new federal healthcare advisory committee. The 18-member team is tasked with cutting costs and slashing red tape within Medicare and Medicaid. Critics compared the polished video presentation to a wellness infomercial, referencing Dr. Oz's history of selling controversial health products on television.

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### Palantir ELITE App, Medicaid Data Sharing

- **Episode:** [1850: Error Bars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1850-error-bars.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-12
- **Time:** 2:33:38–2:37:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1850-error-bars/chapter/palantir-elite-app-medicaid-data-sharing.md

ICE agents utilize a Palantir-developed app called ELITE (Enhanced Leads Identification and Targeting for Enforcement) to locate individuals for deportation. The app reportedly pulls data from HHS and Medicaid records, as well as commercial data brokers and license plate readers.

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### RFK Jr. Letter to Germany Regarding Doctor Prosecutions

- **Episode:** [1834: Swarm Forge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1834-swarm-forge.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-15
- **Time:** 22:16–25:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1834-swarm-forge/chapter/rfk-jr-letter-to-germany-regarding-doctor-prosecutions.md

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., acting as HHS Secretary, issued a public letter to Germany's Federal Minister of Health, Nina Warkin. The letter protests the prosecution of over 1,000 German physicians who issued mask and vaccine exemptions during the pandemic. Kennedy argues that criminalizing doctors for patient advocacy violates the sacred physician-patient relationship and democratic principles.

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### Dr. Mehmet Oz, Medicaid Fraud Withholding in Minnesota

- **Episode:** [1832: Lincoln's Dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-08
- **Time:** 31:33–34:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome/chapter/dr-mehmet-oz-medicaid-fraud-withholding-in-minnesota.md

Dr. Mehmet Oz, representing CMS and HHS, announced the withholding of $1.3 billion in federal funds from Minnesota, California, and Illinois due to systemic Medicaid fraud. Oz criticized the Walz administration for failing to protect federal taxpayers from "Somali fraud" and insufficient corrective action plans. The federal government plans to audit Medicaid receipts and defer payments for 14 state programs identified as high-risk for abuse.

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### Tim Walz Response, Daycare Burglary Claims

- **Episode:** [1830: Bulb Heads](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1830-bulb-heads.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-01
- **Time:** 1:43:57–1:53:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1830-bulb-heads/chapter/tim-walz-response-daycare-burglary-claims.md

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz accused the Trump administration of politicizing childcare fraud to defund social programs, despite HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill demanding an immediate audit. In a bizarre development, one Somali-American daycare manager claimed his facility was burglarized and all employment and enrollment records were stolen just as investigators arrived. Critics have dismissed the "dog ate my homework" defense as an attempt to hide evidence of widespread financial crimes.

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### RFK Jr., Airport Food and Breastfeeding

- **Episode:** [1824: Battle Rhythm](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1824-battle-rhythm.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-11
- **Time:** 2:28:55–2:31:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1824-battle-rhythm/chapter/rfk-jr-airport-food-and-breastfeeding.md

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke about improving the health of Americans by targeting airport food, which he described as "sugar bombs" and ultra-processed. He also encouraged the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to promote breastfeeding, stating that no infant formula is superior to God-given breast milk. Kennedy and Secretary Duffy were also seen performing pull-ups to promote physical fitness.

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### Long COVID Roundtable, RFK Jr, and NIH Funding

- **Episode:** [1805: Hamburger Wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-05
- **Time:** 2:28:28–2:35:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine/chapter/long-covid-roundtable-rfk-jr-and-nih-funding.md

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. holds a roundtable to address Long COVID, noting that $1.5 billion in NIH funding has yielded few results. Researchers and advocates call for a broader strategy, including biomarkers for diagnosis and increased participation from the pharmaceutical industry. The hosts express skepticism, suggesting "Long COVID" is a catch-all term used to maintain public focus on the virus and secure more funding.

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### Political Divide in Science, RFK Jr. Nutrition Focus

- **Episode:** [1797: Death Buses](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1797-death-buses.md)
- **Published:** 2025-09-07
- **Time:** 1:08:05–1:11:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1797-death-buses/chapter/political-divide-in-science-rfk-jr-nutrition-focus.md

The debate over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s role in the government centers on a schism between those following "science" and those following "politics." While some critics suggest Kennedy should focus solely on nutrition and pesticides, the hosts argue that the current public health establishment is bought and paid for by Big Pharma, making Kennedy's skepticism necessary.

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### HHS Chronic Disease Strategy, CDC Reform Plans

- **Episode:** [1796: Zeds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1796-zeds.md)
- **Published:** 2025-09-04
- **Time:** 20:24–26:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1796-zeds/chapter/hhs-chronic-disease-strategy-cdc-reform-plans.md

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. outlined an HHS shift from "sick care" to a "healthcare system" focusing on the root causes of chronic disease, including ultra-processed foods and fluoride in drinking water. He announced plans to end gain-of-function research and reduce animal testing. Kennedy also defended the removal of CDC officials, citing the agency's "nonsensical" policies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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### Dr. Demetre Daskalakis Resignation, CDC Ideology Claims

- **Episode:** [1795: Dead Feathered](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-31
- **Time:** 30:34–35:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered/chapter/dr-demetre-daskalakis-resignation-cdc-ideology-claims.md

Dr. Demetre Daskalakis resigned from the CDC, claiming that RFK Jr.'s policies are designed to hurt public health rather than improve it. In an interview with ABC News, Daskalakis argued that narrowing vaccine recommendations for children ignores data on hospitalizations. The hosts analyze the language used in the interview, suggesting the "designed to hurt" phrasing is a deliberate ideological attack on the new administration.

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### Hepatitis B Birth Dose, CDC Scientific Diplomacy

- **Episode:** [1795: Dead Feathered](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-31
- **Time:** 35:26–39:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered/chapter/hepatitis-b-birth-dose-cdc-scientific-diplomacy.md

The discussion shifts to the potential removal of the Hepatitis B vaccine birth dose from the standard schedule. Dr. Daskalakis argued that this dose is critical for children of mothers who did not receive prenatal care to prevent future liver scarring and cancer. The hosts question the necessity of administering this vaccine to newborns and critique the doctor's emotional delivery during his resignation interview.

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### CDC Agency Status, School Vaccine Mandates

- **Episode:** [1795: Dead Feathered](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-31
- **Time:** 44:53–48:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered/chapter/cdc-agency-status-school-vaccine-mandates.md

A debate ensues regarding whether the CDC is technically a federal agency or a department, noting its unique location in Atlanta rather than Washington D.C. Dr. Besser argued that ending vaccine mandates for schools is a "major step backwards" that endangers children for whom vaccines do not work. The hosts counter that the establishment's insistence on mandates contradicts the claim that vaccines provide individual protection.

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### RFK Jr. Cancels mRNA Vaccine Research Contracts

- **Episode:** [1788: chatJCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1788-chatjcd.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-07
- **Time:** 8:50–21:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1788-chatjcd/chapter/rfk-jr-cancels-mrna-vaccine-research-contracts.md

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. canceled nearly $500 million in federal contracts through BARDA intended for mRNA vaccine development. Kennedy argues that mRNA technology is ineffective against respiratory viruses and may paradoxically encourage viral mutations. NPR and other media outlets criticized the move, claiming it undermines national security and pandemic preparedness.

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### RFK Jr. Strategy for Safer Vaccine Platforms

- **Episode:** [1788: chatJCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1788-chatjcd.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-07
- **Time:** 21:30–26:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1788-chatjcd/chapter/rfk-jr-strategy-for-safer-vaccine-platforms.md

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a statement explaining the shift from mRNA to "safer, broader vaccine strategies" such as whole-virus killed vaccines. He claims these traditional platforms provide better natural immunity and do not collapse when viruses mutate. The administration plans to move beyond mRNA limitations while maintaining support for vaccines that Americans choose to take.

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