The idea of banning menthols was first floated in 2017 by then-FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb, as nearly half of smokers between 12 and 17 smoke menthols. But around 85% of Black smokers prefer menthols, largely due to racially targeted marketing, and this has led to concerns about how enforcement of a ban could disproportionately impact Black Americans.
Dan digs into the history of this proposed ban, what enforcement could look like, and when it might go into effect with Scott Gottlieb.
Former FDA Head Scott Gottlieb on the proposed menthol ban | Axios Re:Cap podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
