Explore the critical work of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in this 47-minute conversation with Director Robert Redfield. Gain insights into the agency's wide-ranging responsibilities, from promoting childhood vaccines and disease prevention to tracking global microbial outbreaks and conducting research in 200 laboratories. Learn about the CDC's priorities, current health risks facing the nation, and strategies for effective defense against public health threats. Discover Redfield's perspective on key issues such as healthcare delivery, vaccine hesitancy, prevention strategies, Medicaid expansion, and the role of data in public health decision-making. Delve into discussions on behavioral interventions, climate change impacts on health, and the future of healthcare in the United States.