Opinion: Our podcast ‘Why Should I Trust You?’ connects MAHA and public health. Here’s what we’ve learned

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Source: STAT News

Original: https://www.statnews.com/2026/01/26/podcasters-why-should-i-trust-you-discuss-ma...

Published: Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +0000

Podcast "Why Should I Trust You?" brings together advocates of the MAHA movement with public health experts to examine the causes of distrust in medicine and science.[1][2][3] Guests are Brinda Adhikari, Tom Johnson, Dr. Maggie Bartlett of Johns Hopkins and Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, a dermatologist in Philadelphia.[6][7] The podcast looks at the drop in trust in doctors and hospitals from 70% in April 2020 to 40% in 2024 following the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] Episodes discuss topics such as the origins of COVID-19, the ivermectin debate, conflicts of interest in the pharmaceutical industry, vaccination policies, and declining vaccination rates.[3] They include interviews with patients, activists, scientists, and ordinary Americans from various political camps.[2][3] The goal is to understand the rift in healthcare and find ways to restore trust through open dialogue.[1][7] The podcast is released weekly on Thursdays with occasional special episodes.[6][7]