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RFK Jr. Is Starting a Podcast

Why?

Robby Soave | 4.9.2026 4:15 PM

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RFK Jr. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Newscom)

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the current secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), but like so many (too many) political figures, what he really wants to do is talk on television. And so he is starting a podcast.

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Billing his new show as an attempt at radical government transparency and accountability, RFK Jr. said in a statement: "This podcast is about telling the truth, especially when it's uncomfortable. I'm going to have fearless conversations with critical thinkers, including independent doctors, respected scientists and leaders in medical innovation and research."

Coming soon—The Secretary Kennedy Podcast. pic.twitter.com/CMkOmh8sFO

— Secretary Kennedy (@SecKennedy) April 8, 2026

Unlike most other politicians and ex-politicians who decide to take a stab at long-form video commentary, Kennedy is genuinely talented at this kind of thing.........

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