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Casey Means pledges focus on food as first MAHA surgeon general Despite plenty of criticism, wellness influencer and physician Casey Means appears likely to be confirmed as surgeon general — and she’s planning to focus on food.

Despite plenty of criticism, wellness influencer and physician Casey Means appears likely to be confirmed as surgeon general — and she’s planning to focus on food.

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Big news: Food Fix is launching a podcast! Join award-winning reporter Helena Bottemiller Evich for deep dives with the most influential people in food policy. Watch on YouTube or Spotify or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

YouTube video by The Food & Environment Reporting Network Can Mike Tyson really kick some ultraprocessed butt and save lives!?

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Before Food Fix's podcast launches, check out the newest episode of Forked with co-hosts @hbottemiller.bsky.social
and Theodore Ross. The pair discusses MAHA's Super Bowl ad, among other topics!

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Kennedy defends glyphosate order from MAHA furor How Kennedy is trying to quell a MAHA uprising. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary calls food dyes story ‘fake news.’ AFIT study finds MAHA laws raise food prices.

How Kennedy is trying to quell a MAHA uprising. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary calls food dyes story ‘fake news.’ AFIT study finds MAHA laws raise food prices.

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How an executive order on glyphosate spawned a MAHA meltdown Robert F. Kennedy Jr. once led the legal crusade against glyphosate over cancer concerns. Now, he’s singing a different tune. The MAHA moms are furious.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. once led the legal crusade against glyphosate over cancer concerns. Now, he’s singing a different tune. The MAHA moms are furious.

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Kennedy pledges action on Kessler petition, but tiptoes around regulating UPFs RFK Jr. tells 60 Minutes he will ‘act’ on Kessler petition, but not necessarily regulate ultra-processed foods. Policy action is TBD, but the administration’s anti-UPF crusade continues. Plus, a look ...

RFK Jr. tells 60 Minutes he will ‘act’ on Kessler petition, but not necessarily regulate ultra-processed foods. Policy action is TBD, but the administration’s anti-UPF crusade continues. Plus, a look at two thorny policies in the House GOP farm bill.

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Trump administration signals 'Eat real food' policy blitz ahead Is the ‘Make America Healthy Again’ agenda about to hit its implementation phase?

Is the ‘Make America Healthy Again’ agenda about to hit its implementation phase?

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YouTube video by The Food & Environment Reporting Network Reporter Michael Grunwald tells us why he has hope for our food system future

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Reporter Michael Grunwald tells us why he has hope for our food system future | Food and Environment Reporting Network Our guest on this episode is Michael Grunwald, a journalist and the author of We are Eating the Earth: The race to fix our food system and save our climate. He’s also well-known for his opinion…

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@hbottemiller.bsky.social and Theodore Ross! This week, they talk with journalist and author @mikegrunwald.bsky.social about everything from the dietary guidelines to what’s making him hopeful these days.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. scheduled to appear on 60 Minutes Sunday HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is slated to be on 60 Minutes this Sunday to talk about generally recognized as safe (GRAS) reform.

News: HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is slated to be on 60 Minutes this Sunday to talk about generally recognized as safe (GRAS) reform.

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HHS, USDA double down on anti-processed foods crusade The Trump administration doesn’t seem to care that the food industry hates the MAHA Super Bowl ad. It did create drama among other advertisers, though. Plus, FDA’s latest moves on additives and food a...

The Trump administration doesn’t seem to care that the food industry hates the MAHA Super Bowl ad. It did create drama among other advertisers, though. Plus, FDA’s latest moves on additives and food allergies.

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Mike Tyson unveils ‘processed food kills’ ad for the Super Bowl ‘Make America Healthy Again’ storms onto the biggest sports media stage in America with a warning from Mike Tyson: ‘Processed food kills.’

‘Make America Healthy Again’ storms onto the biggest sports media stage in America with a warning from Mike Tyson: ‘Processed food kills.’

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. takes MAHA road show to Tennessee Kennedy’s MAHA tour goes to Nashville on the heels of a fight over pesticides. Consumer Brands Association touts economic heft in new ads. Food safety caucus to hold formula event. Plus, Tom Vilsack h...

Kennedy’s MAHA tour goes to Nashville on the heels of a fight over pesticides. Consumer Brands Association touts economic heft in new ads. Food safety caucus to hold formula event. Plus, Tom Vilsack has a podcast.

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YouTube video by The Food & Environment Reporting Network The Food Babe dishes on MAHA’s next moves l #foodpolicy #podcast

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Forked | Food and Environment Reporting Network FORKED takes on the politics and policy that are turning the American food system on its head. Every two weeks, hosts Theodore Ross (FERN editor-in-chief) and Helena Bottemiller Evich (founder and…

On this week's episode of Forked, @hbottemiller.bsky.social and Theodore Ross chat with author and social media influencer Vani Hari, aka Food Babe, on MAHA’s next moves, midterm elections and much more!

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Republicans look to MAHA for a midterm boost There’s fresh debate about whether leaning into MAHA could help the GOP fare better in the midterm elections. What does the polling say?

There’s fresh debate about whether leaning into MAHA could help the GOP fare better in the midterm elections. What does the polling say?

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FDA signals new focus on added sugars, kids food marketing in 2026 We now have FDA’s roadmap for 2026. It could be a very busy year. Plus, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins hints school meals changes are coming.

We now have FDA’s roadmap for 2026. It could be a very busy year. Plus, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins hints school meals changes are coming.

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Brooke Rollins is right about meal costs. It’s still not easy to eat healthy. Democrats are dunking on Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for suggesting you can put together a healthy meal for a couple bucks. She’s not wrong — but her comments have still struck a nerve.

Democrats are dunking on Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for suggesting you can put together a healthy meal for a couple bucks. She’s not wrong — but her comments have still struck a nerve.

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