Why the Media Pushes Public Health Myths

Why the Media Pushes Public Health Myths

From The Reason Roundtable by The Reason Roundtable

March 16, 2026 · 1h 0m

About this episode

The episode discusses media myths surrounding public health, the FCC's actions regarding broadcast licenses, J.D. Vance's stance on the Iran war, and pays tribute to Brian Doherty.

Plus: The FCC threatens broadcast licenses over war coverage, J.D. Vance positions himself as an Iran war skeptic, and remembering Reason Senior Editor Brian Doherty.

Topics covered

  • media
  • public health
  • war coverage
  • Iran war skepticism
  • Brian Doherty

Keywords

  • media myths
  • public health
  • FCC
  • J.D. Vance
  • Iran war
  • Brian Doherty

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Organizations: FCC

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