A former FDA official reflects on his unexpected exit from government service, revealing how his time in public health reshaped his political views toward greater skepticism of state authority. The physician-turned-policy advisor also addresses the controversy surrounding Anthony Fauci’s unpublished diaries, questioning their relevance while critiquing the broader culture of secrecy in pandemic decision-making. His candid account offers a rare insider’s perspective on the tensions between scientific expertise and bureaucratic control during crises. The interview explores how government work can challenge even long-held professional convictions.
Vinay Prasad discusses his departure from the FDA, Fauci's diaries, and how working for the government made him more libertarian.
