LA wellness influencer Casey Means is nominated to be next surgeon general

May. 12, 2025 Health & Wellness

As surgeon general, Casey Means would be able to advocate for alternative medicines that may not have been scientifically vetted.

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Credits

Guests:

Fenit Nirappil - Washington Post health care reporter - @FenitN
Derek Beres - journalist and host of the “Conspiritual” podcast

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Robin Estrin, Jack Ross, Zeke Reed

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