Why we stay in Indiana and why the government shutdown over public health is important
Why we stay in Indiana and why the government shutdown over public health is important  
Podcast: Hoosier Health Matters
Published On: Fri Oct 17 2025
Description: Hoosier Health Matters Season 1, Episode 27  Date: 10/17/2025  Title:  Why we stay in Indiana and why the government shutdown over public health is important00:00- Intro1:37- CDC director uses his best vibes to call for the separation of the MMR vaccine into three separate shots2:19- CDC ACIP recommendations adopted, and they quietly walked back the "only risk factors under 60" recommendation to recommend it with shared decision-making3:13- New study shows that, even in the last winter season, COVID vaccination was massively protective against hospitalizations and death4:15- CDC lays off 1400 employees, immediately rehires half, administrative malfeasance continues5:50- 6 former surgeons general call for the resignation of RFK, Jr. A big deal.6:52- The federal shutdown is about public health and pulling back the ACA subsidies is bad for all Americans9:36- Gabe and Tracey talk to Dr. Veronica Santana-Ufret about why they stay in Indiana. Gabe mentions the book Hoosiers: A new history of Indiana (and this link is to a local bookstore!)29:50- Call your legislators to oppose redistricting, fill out this form, and we will send you Good Trouble swag31:00- Wrap up Thanks for listening!Follow us on Bluesky and Instagram