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Our latest mini series is here and this time we're profiling some of the key players in Donald Trump's presidency, who are now running America.

We鈥檙e ending the series with Robert F Kennedy Jr., the new Secretary of Health and Human Services. Kennedy has been tasked with making America healthy again - an appointment which came as a surprise to some, given that he鈥檚 been accused of supporting the anti-vaccination movement and spreading misinformation.

Spurning a democratic dynasty and risking a family rift to embrace Trump鈥檚 administration, his aim now is to end the 鈥榗hronic disease epidemic鈥�. But who is he? And will Americans be any healthier with him in charge?

Marianna is joined by Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times Health Correspondent and Clare Malone, Staff Writer at The New Yorker to find out who RFK Jr. really is and why he was appointed.

We also hear from Del Bigtree, who was RFK Jr.鈥檚 Communications Director during his brief Presidential run, who tells us he鈥檚 an 鈥榓mazing guy鈥� who loves nature and walking barefoot.

HOSTS: Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Correspondent

GUESTS:

- Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times Health Correspondent
- Clare Malone, Staff Writer at The New Yorker

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This episode was made by Keiligh Baker and Chris Flynn with Marianna Brain, Catherine Fusillo and Joe McFadden. The technical producer was Phil Bull. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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