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A look at the dramatic week in the world of vaccines and RFK's Senate hearing

By Scott Simon,
Rob Stein
Published September 6, 2025 at 5:47 AM MDT

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense questioning during this week's Senate hearing as frustration, confusion, and anger grew among lawmakers and citizens regarding his controversial vaccine policies

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Scott Simon
Scott Simon is one of America's most admired writers and broadcasters. He is the host of Weekend Edition Saturday and is one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast Up First. He has reported from all fifty states, five continents, and ten wars, from El Salvador to Sarajevo to Afghanistan and Iraq. His books have chronicled character and characters, in war and peace, sports and art, tragedy and comedy.
Rob Stein
Rob Stein is a correspondent and senior editor on NPR's science desk.
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