Topic: American Medical Association

3 chapters across the catalog

Hose Water
Episode 1849 59:59 - 1:02:58

1849: Hose Water

Lobbying Power, AIPAC vs National Association of Realtors

Adam Curry challenges the narrative that Israel controls American policy through AIPAC by comparing lobbying expenditures. He points out that the National Association of Realtors, the American Medical Association, and the American Bankers Association outspend AIPAC by significant margins. He argues that the "Israel dragged us into war" meme is a simplification that ignores larger domestic lobbying forces.

Wagner the Dog
Episode 1567 1:57:07 - 2:01:15

1567: Wagner the Dog

Medical Consensus on Gender Dysphoria, ACLU Strategy

The American Medical Association and American Pediatrics Association maintain a consensus that gender-affirming care is in the best interest of minors diagnosed with dysphoria. The ACLU is pursuing a three-pronged legal strategy involving personal autonomy and human dignity. Similar bans have been blocked or challenged in Florida and Indiana, with a focus on securing Medicaid coverage for these procedures.

Equity Hotel
Episode 1415 12:20 - 17:01

1415: Equity Hotel

Marketing Consultants and Confusing CDC Isolation Guidance

The CDC is facing backlash for confusing isolation and quarantine guidelines, which Director Walensky defended as being based on "years of science." Critics suggest the agency has hired marketing consultants to polish its messaging, resulting in phrases like "standing on the shoulders of science." The American Medical Association has publicly stated that these new recommendations risk further spread of the virus.