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Why Crunchy Conservatives Love RFK Jr.

2/13/2025 • 32 min

Raw milk, seed oil skepticism, and...coffee enemas? The rise of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the conservative “Make America Healthy Again” movement is reclaiming what it means to be ‘crunchy’ -- a term previously associated with health-conscious liberals. Audie talks with Kiera Butler, a Mother Jones senior editor and reporter deeply embedded in the world of the conservative right's wellness trends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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