How Federal Cuts Threaten Research and Lives

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of federal budget cuts on scientific research and veterans' healthcare.

When federal science budgets are gutted, the fallout reaches far beyond labs. From Alzheimer’s trials at the University of California San Francisco to cancer studies at the Veterans Administration, critical research is stalling, science students are losing opportunities to train and launch careers, and veterans are left without lifesaving care. Hear how universities, courts, and Congress are scrambling to protect the future of science as we unpack the political fight behind the cuts — and what’s at stake for you. We also explore how veterans are pushing back. To learn more, go to commondefense.us.

Topics covered

• federal cuts
• research
• Alzheimer's trials
• cancer studies
• veterans care
• political fight

Keywords

• science budgets
• UCSF
• Veterans Administration
• critical research
• political fight

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