SHAKE-UP AT THE FDA

SHAKE-UP AT THE FDA

From The Highwire by Del Bigtree

May 22, 2026 · 6 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the recent resignations and forced departures of key reform-minded leaders at the FDA and the implications for the agency's future.

The FDA's top reform-minded leaders are disappearing — some resigning, at least one reportedly forced out after refusing to go quietly. As the agency's future grows increasingly uncertain, is the MAHA agenda being dismantled from within?

People in this episode

Host: Del Bigtree

Topics covered

  • FDA reform
  • government agency
  • health policy
  • leadership changes
  • MAHA agenda

Keywords

  • FDA
  • reform
  • leadership
  • MAHA agenda
  • health policy

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Organizations: FDA

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