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Podcast: ACSH Science Dispatch
Episode: Science Down The Drain? Trump's 2026 Budget Spells Trouble For US Research
Description: Despite dramatically increasing the national debt, the Trump Administration has made controversial cuts to federal funding for research, including critical areas like vaccine development and disease prevention. Many scientists warn that these reductions threaten public health advancements and technological innovation. Have these cuts crossed a line? Let’s take a look.