The League of American Workers is an organization focused on labor, workforce, and economic issues affecting American workers, including policy discussions related to jobs, wages, workforce participation, and economic opportunity. The founder is Steve Cortes.
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2026-02-10
Steve Cortes: Why America Needs the Make America Healthy Again Movementwith Steve Cortes
In the latest episode of the Health Policy Podcast, host Brian Hyde interviews Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers and former senior advisor to Donald Trump. Cortes discusses the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, which aims to address America's chronic health issues through grassroots efforts focused on prevention, informed consent, and a reevaluation of dietary guidelines and healthcare practices. He emphasizes the need for systemic change in public health and the importance of empowering individuals to take control of their health.
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“Unfortunately, it's necessary because America is chronically ill. We're the richest country in the world and we're the sickest country in the world.”
“Half of us kids right now have chronic health issues. Just a few decades ago, that number was 1%.”
“We became a nation that is largely addicted to ultra processed food.”
“COVID was a great reveal for very many people on a whole host of issues, but particularly when it comes to healthcare.”
“We simply cannot afford the trajectory we are on, given the aging demographics of society and given the amount of money that we are already spending on healthcare.”
“Let's not wait until you are sick enough that you need intense intervention. Let's prevent disease as much as possible.”