Journalists Analyze Issues of the Day: RFK Jr., Bird Flu, L.A. Fires

Â鶹ŮÓÅ Health News senior correspondent Arthur Allen discussed what to watch for in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearings for secretary of Health and Human Services on CBS News Chicago on Jan. 29.
- Read Allen’s “What RFK Jr. Might Face in His Nomination Hearings This Week“
Â鶹ŮÓÅ Health News editor-at-large for public health Céline Gounder discussed why the CIA has “low confidence” in its assessment of the origins of the covid-19 virus on CBS News 24/7 on Jan. 27.
Â鶹ŮÓÅ Health News senior correspondent Noam N. Levey discussed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule to remove medical debt from consumer credit reports on PBS’ “PBS News Weekend” on Jan. 25.
- Read the Â鶹ŮÓÅ Health News series “Diagnosis: Debt“
Â鶹ŮÓÅ Health News contributor Sue O’Connell discussed Montana’s mental health facilities on Billings’ KTVQ on Jan. 24.
- Read O’Connell’s “Montana Eyes $30M Revamp of Mental Health, Developmental Disability Facilities,” co-reported with Mike Dennison
Â鶹ŮÓÅ Health News senior correspondent Renuka Rayasam discussed bird flu in Georgia on WUGA’s “The Georgia Health Report” on Jan. 24.
- Read Amy Maxmen’s “How America Lost Control of the Bird Flu, Setting the Stage for Another Pandemic“
Â鶹ŮÓÅ Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner discussed the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for secretary of Health and Human Services on CBS News on Jan. 22.
Â鶹ŮÓÅ Health News correspondent Molly Castle Work discussed mental health specialists’ role in the Los Angeles wildfire response on America’s Heroes Group on Jan. 22.
- Read Work’s ““