The Drive to ‘Make America Healthy Again’ (MAHA) series seeks to address the recent trends and influences reshaping health-related discourse in America. This initiative examines the emergence of uncredentialed wellness influencers and the rise of alternative health advocates, alongside the shift of figures like RFK Jr. from environmental advocacy to anti-vaccine conspiracy theories.
The series aims to explore the origins of these movements, the conspiracy theories they propagate, and their implications for public health. Within this context, a particular focus is placed on the group referred to as “crunchy conservatives.” To provide insights, Brittany engages in discussions with Derek Beres, co-host of the Conspirituality podcast, and Dr. Andrea Love, a biomedical scientist. Together, they investigate the evolution of “crunchy” ideologies from traditionally liberal perspectives to more conservative connotations involving conspiracy theories.
This episode is part of a broader effort to decode the complex landscape of health and wellness narratives in the United States. The production team includes producer Alexis Williams, editor Neena Pathak, supervising producer Barton Girdwood, executive producer Veralyn Williams, and VP of Programming Yolanda Sangweni.