Individuals maintain handmade indicators at a Rise up for Science rally protesting the Trump administration’s science insurance policies and federal job cuts on Friday, March 7, 2025, in Chicago.
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Individuals maintain handmade indicators at a Rise up for Science rally protesting the Trump administration’s science insurance policies and federal job cuts on Friday, March 7, 2025, in Chicago.
Nam Y. Huh/AP Information
In its first 100 days, the Trump administration — and particularly, the Division of Authorities Effectivity — shuttered businesses and slashed budgets pertaining to international support, scientific analysis, meals security, and extra.
How will this impression folks’s well being and well-being each within the U.S., and around the globe?
To reply that query, we’re calling in our colleagues: world well being correspondent Gabrielle Emmanuel and well being coverage reporter Selena Simmons-Duffin. They break down what cuts to science and well being departments have been made, why they matter and what these adjustments may imply for the long run.
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This episode was produced by Hannah Chinn and edited by Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones checked the details. Maggie Luthar was the audio engineer.
