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Leslie Manookian discusses the impact of the Idaho Medical Freedom Act and the growing movement for medical choice across the U.S.

What happens when one state passes a law that challenges the status quo around medical choice? Could it spark a movement across the country? And how are Americans really thinking about medical freedom today? Leslie Manookian , President and Founder of the Health Freedom Defense Fund , joins us to discuss what has unfolded since the passage of the Idaho Medical Freedom Act—and why it may be just the beginning. Leslie shares how this legislation has inspired a growing coalition of organizations working together to advance similar protections in states nationwide. She also reveals the results of a new national poll conducted in partnership with the Brownstone Institute, offering surprising insight into how Americans view informed consent, personal autonomy, and the role of government in healthcare. In this conversation, Leslie explains how the Idaho law is being strengthened, what's happening in other states, and how individuals can get involved in shaping the future of health freedom in their own communities. Visit Health Freedom Defense Fund to learn more and get involved Join the Nourishing Our Children closed Facebook group Check out our sponsors: New Biology Clinic "Discount…

People in this episode

Guest: Leslie Manookian

Topics covered

• medical freedom
• health legislation
• informed consent
• personal autonomy
• government role in healthcare

Keywords

• medical freedom
• Idaho Medical Freedom Act
• healthcare legislation
• informed consent
• personal autonomy
• health freedom

Sponsors

New Biology Clinic, Paleovalley

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Health Freedom Defense Fund, Brownstone Institute

Places: Idaho

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