Episode 1

In this premier episode, we explore the potential impact of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the establishment of the unofficial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk. We discuss possible budget cuts, workforce reductions, and regulatory changes within HHS and the FDA, with a focus on the FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN). Join us as we speculate on the future of food additive regulations, the GRAS pathway, and government transparency, while anticipating major shifts and challenges ahead for the FDA and beyond.