Did Elon Musk KILL the cure for Cancer? with Dr Dua

The Tara Palmeri Show

What if Elon Musk’s funding cuts delayed the next big medical breakthrough?
On this episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, vascular surgeon Dr. Anahita Dua reveals how Elon Musk’s drastic slashing of NIH research budgets jeopardized critical blood thinner research at Harvard — research that could save countless lives. We dive into how the U.S. university system drives medical innovation, why pharmaceutical companies often prefer treatments over cures, and the political forces behind these devastating funding decisions.
If you care about the future of medical research and who really controls the science that impacts us all, this episode is a must-watch.
What do you think about private influence over public research funding? Could these cuts cost lives? Let me know in the comments below.

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Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless political journalists. As a deeply-sourced reporter, she brings her audience inside the machinations of the highest level of power. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting goes beyond the headlines, offering a deeper understanding of the intrigues of the permanent political class. This show is not about platitudes. Rather it's about what’s really happening at the highest levels of power and the inside conversation.

Tara has covered national politics and foreign affairs for fifteen years. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News, where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the Chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She’s also worked for the Washington Examiner, the New York Post, POLITICO Europe and Puck, and she hosted The Ringer's election podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win." Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein called "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells."

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