Lauren Gardner
FDA and pharmaceutical policy reporter at Politico. She explains the regulatory status of peptides, the FDA's actions, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s stance on making them more accessible.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 26min
Pushing peptides
Lauren Gardner, a Politico reporter on FDA and drug policy, breaks down why regulators tightened peptide access and why RFK Jr. wants that reversed. Ezra Marcus, an investigative reporter for New York Magazine, traces peptides from influencers and wellness clinics to Reddit, Bitcoin, and shipments from China. They explore hype, gray markets, contamination fears, and telehealth’s role in the next boom.
