Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. health secretary, launched The Secretary Kennedy Podcast in April 2026 and said it would push “radical transparency in government” and examine the root causes of the chronic disease epidemic. [1]
In a teaser video, Kennedy said Americans have long been told to trust the system even as chronic disease rises, and added that many people now believe government lies about health crises. [1]
The podcast is set to feature independent doctors, scientists and leaders in medical innovation and research, and its first two episodes do not mention vaccines. [1]
The first episode centered on a conversation with chef Robert Irvine about improving military food at Fort Hood Army base. Irvine has also faced criticism over past claims about his resume. [1]
Kennedy’s media push comes as his MAHA PAC is reported to be short of funds, and the White House has told him to soften his anti-vaccine rhetoric before the 2026 midterm elections. [1]
The same year, President Donald Trump dropped Kennedy ally Casey Means as his nominee for surgeon general, and a judge ruled Kennedy’s vaccine advisory panel was unqualified and disbanded it. [1]
The podcast’s next episodes are expected to continue with interviews on health and medical research, according to the launch material. [1]
