Cutting Through the Noise: Measles, Bird Flu, and the Fight for Trusted Info

How do you cut through the noise and find reliable health information when official channels go quiet?

In this episode, journalist Melody Schreiber breaks down what you really need to know about the recent measles outbreaks—including who should consider an MMR booster. We also unpack the growing information void from federal agencies and how to stay informed when the government isn’t stepping up—especially in potential crisis moments like bird flu and other emerging health threats.

About Melody Schreiber

Melody Schreiber is a health and science journalist based in the Washington, D.C., area. She is a regular contributor to the Guardian US, and a contributing editor for The New Republic. Her work has also been published by The Washington Post, NPR, New York, Wired, The Atlantic, and elsewhere. She is the editor of What We Didn’t Expect: Personal Stories About Premature Birth, and her newsletter is Not a Doctor.