The Vape Cloud Hanging Over the FDA
May 12, 2026•21 min
Episode description
Dr. Marty Makary has resigned as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. Makary faced criticism over the FDA’s rejections of rare-disease drugs, the agency’s handling of abortion pills and high-profile departures of key FDA staff. But WSJ’s Liz Essley Whyte reports that it was a battle over flavored vapes that sealed Makary’s fate. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
- The Flu Shot Drama at the FDA
- The FDA Boss on the Agency’s MAHA Makeover
- How Puff Bar Became the Most Popular Vape for Kids
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