Dr. Marty Makary Reveals How He’s Transforming the FDA

‘This is the full version of Jan Jekielek’s interview with Dr. Marty Makary. The interview was released on Epoch TV on July 17, 2025. In this exclusive interview, Jan Jekielek speaks with Dr. Marty Makary, commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), about his first 100 days in office and how he is transforming the agency. Dr. Makary talks about his work to change food guidelines and drug approval processes, reduce supply chain vulnerabilities, and tackle conflicts of interest. And he also addresses criticism of some of the FDA’s recent decisions surrounding vaccines.’

0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:02 First 100 Days at the FDA: Initial Impressions and Challenges 0:09:02 COVID Vaccine Policies and Approach to Vaccination 0:17:41 Vaccine Injury and Patient Support 0:19:36 Most Impactful Accomplishments at FDA 0:25:00 Drug Pricing and Pharmaceutical Costs 0:30:24 Supply Chain and National Security Concerns 0:33:32 Addressing Illegal Chinese Vaping Products 0:36:50 Manufacturing and Quality Control of Generic Drugs 0:38:25 Reforming Dietary Guidelines and Nutrition Policy 0:45:38 Voluntary Industry Changes in Food Production 0:47:58 Removing Conflicts of Interest 0:50:36 Fresh Perspectives at FDA 0:52:32 Emergency Use Authorization and Vaccine Immunity 0:53:38 Eliminating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse at FDA