Smoke and Mirrors: The FDA vs. Wages and White Lion, a Supreme Court case about flavored vaping products

****Episode
Evidence versus Ideology. This is Kennedy v. Braidwood, the 2025 Supreme Court Case challenging the authority of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. We break down the case, explain what the Court ruled, and what powers now rest with the HHS Secretary.
***Series:
This episode is part of our SCOTUS Summer, where we unpack the recent Supreme Court cases reshaping health in America.
** Hosts
I'm Dr. Alicia Rolin; I work in emergency pediatrics and do research.
I'm Dr. Stephanie Rolin, an emergency psychiatrist and grant-funded researcher.
And yes, we're sisters.
We break down the biggest stories affecting your health, so you can keep moving forward.
With #RolinForward.
*Note:
This is not intended to be medical advice, and the content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of their employers or funders.

The Politics of Prevention: Kennedy v. Braidwood

This 2025 Supreme Court case has major implications for students with disabilities. At the heart of the case, A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools, is the question of whether students face a higher burden of proof when suing schools for discrimination under the ADA and Section 504. 

Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin break down what the Court ruled, why this decision matters for civil rights in education, and what happens next for A.J.T. and other students across the country.


*Note:
This is not intended to be medical advice, and the content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of their employers or funders.

** About Us
I'm Dr. Alicia Rolin; I work in emergency pediatrics and do research.
I'm Dr. Stephanie Rolin, an emergency psychiatrist and grant-funded researcher.
And yes, we're sisters. 

*** About The Show
Rolin Forward is where we break down the biggest stories affecting your health, so you can keep moving forward. 

**** Our Series:
This episode is part of our SCOTUS Summer,  where we unpack the recent Supreme Court cases reshaping health in America. 

00:00 – We set the stage for the case, and try learning to pronounce it.

01:00 – The case starts with a teenager in Kentucky fighting for fair education.

02:15 – The teen at the center of the case.

04:15 – Initial court victories and the steep legal hurdles families face under ADA and Section 504.

05:41 – A 1982 precedent resurfaces, imposing a higher burden of proof on families.

06:10 – The Supreme Court levels the field with a unanimous ruling. The ruling makes it easier for families to argue their side of the case.

07:33 – But the case isn’t over — here’s what happens next in the lower courts and why it matters.

08:33 – Why this decision could trigger more claims and force schools across the U.S. to change.

09:35 – It's a rare win for disability justice. And it sends a powerful message for families.

10:20 – Hope for AJT, and What’s Next. Plus, our latest song explains it all.

Smoke and Mirrors: The FDA vs. Wages and White Lion, a Supreme Court case about flavored vaping products

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