#639 - Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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Feb 12, 2026

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., HHS Secretary, attorney and environmental advocate, discusses transforming from outsider to agency leader. He talks about uncovering fraud, reshaping research priorities, confronting pesticides like glyphosate, rebuilding dietary guidelines, and using AI and transparency to reform government health systems.

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ANECDOTE

Recovery Meetings Built Lifelong Accountability

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Theo Von met in recovery groups and attend daily meetings.
Kennedy credits meetings with saving his life and keeping him accountable for helping others.

ANECDOTE

Trials Revealed Monsanto's Suppressed Science

Kennedy described three courtroom victories against Monsanto for Roundup-linked cancers.
Juries awarded large damages after internal documents showed Monsanto suppressed safety concerns.

INSIGHT

AI To Unlock Government Documents Fast

HHS aims to be unusually transparent and use AI to expedite Freedom of Information requests.
Public documents will be accessible immediately except legally protected redactions.

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