574: Standing For Medical Freedom — One State At A Time With Leslie Manookian

574: Standing For Medical Freedom — One State At A Time With Leslie Manookian

Author: Weston A. Price Foundation April 13, 2026 Duration: 45:03

What happens when one state passes a law that challenges the status quo around medical choice? Could it spark a movement across the country? And how are Americans really thinking about medical freedom today?

 

Leslie Manookian, President and Founder of the Health Freedom Defense Fund, joins us to discuss what has unfolded since the passage of the Idaho Medical Freedom Act—and why it may be just the beginning. Leslie shares how this legislation has inspired a growing coalition of organizations working together to advance similar protections in states nationwide.

 

She also reveals the results of a new national poll conducted in partnership with the Brownstone Institute, offering surprising insight into how Americans view informed consent, personal autonomy, and the role of government in healthcare.

 

In this conversation, Leslie explains how the Idaho law is being strengthened, what’s happening in other states, and how individuals can get involved in shaping the future of health freedom in their own communities.

 

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