In the latest episode of Pantsuits and Lawsuits, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes discuss the





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September 12, 2025




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Attorneys General Nessel, Mayes Expose Hidden Costs of Trump Administration’s Attacks on Public Health in Latest Podcast Episode

*LANSING *– In the latest episode of "Pantsuits and Lawsuits", Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes discuss the devastating consequences of the Trump Administration's reckless, chaotic, and dangerous dismantling of the nation's medical research and public health infrastructure. Joined by Will Humble, Executive Director for the Arizona Public Health Association, the attorneys general examine how sweeping rollbacks within the Department of Health and Human Services and of medical programs threaten vaccine access, medical education, and the long-term stability of America’s healthcare system.  

“I want to thank Will Humble for explaining just how dangerous these rollbacks really are,” Nessel said. “These changes threaten to strip families of affordable access to vaccines and jeopardize decades of progress in protecting children from preventable diseases. We cannot stand by while the health and safety of our communities are put at risk.” 

In the podcast, Humble breaks down how the gutting of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices could lead to essential childhood vaccines being dropped from recommended schedules. Since these recommendations determine what's covered by both the Vaccines for Children program – serving over 50% of American children – and private insurance, the result would be widespread vaccine inaccessibility. At more than $200 per COVID-19 vaccine dose and similar costs for other immunizations, many families simply could not afford to protect their children. 

Attorneys General Nessel and Mayes also highlight how the assault on public health extends beyond vaccines to medical education itself, with new loan limits making it financially impossible for many students to attend medical school, which could lead to drastic shortages of medical providers in the near future. The attorneys general warn that these policies will worsen physician shortages, particularly in rural areas where healthcare access is already precarious. 

New episodes of "Pantsuits and Lawsuits" are released biweekly to break down complex legal topics in a way that is engaging, informative, and accessible to listeners. With their blend of expertise, humor, and straight talk, the attorneys general explore major legal cases, analyze state and national policy debates, and discuss how attorneys general help shape justice. Through these discussions, listeners will gain a behind-the-scenes look at the work attorneys general do to serve and protect their communities. 

The latest episode is available now [ [link removed] ] on major podcast platforms.

 

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