Apr 29, 202647 min
Commissioner Makary joins FDA’s Chief AI Officer Jeremy Walsh and two industry leaders to discuss the advancement of real-time clinical trials, which can accelerate drug development and help the agency make decisions...
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FDA Direct
Hosted by U.S. Food and Drug Administration · science · EN
About this Podcast:
Commissioner Makary and other members of FDA leadership, as well as guests, engage in timely and frank discussions to bring you an inside look at the current happenings at the FDA.
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What is FDA Direct about?
Commissioner Makary and other members of FDA leadership, as well as guests, engage in timely and frank discussions to bring you an inside look at the current happenings at the FDA.
Who hosts FDA Direct?
FDA Direct is hosted by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The show has published 25 episodes to date.
What has FDA Direct covered recently?
Recent episodes include "FDA Direct: The Power of Real-Time Clinical Trials" (29 April 2026, 47 minutes), "FDA Direct: The Power of Real-Time Clinical Trials" (29 April 2026, 47 minutes), and "FDA Direct - Special Edition of FDA Direct" (1 April 2026, 51 minutes).
How often does FDA Direct publish?
FDA Direct publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 25 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on FDA Direct?
Booking probability for FDA Direct is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. FDA Direct requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. FDA Direct's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch FDA Direct?
The strongest fits for FDA Direct are Government & Politics and Health & Wellness Services. FDA Direct has a science audience.
About the host
U.S. Food and Drug Administration hosts FDA Direct, a science podcast with 25 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Apr 29, 202647 min
Commissioner Makary joins FDA’s Chief AI Officer Jeremy Walsh and two industry leaders to discuss the advancement of real-time clinical trials, which can accelerate drug development and help the agency make decisions...
- Apr 1, 202651 min
Recapping a year's worth of progress, taking a moment to recognize our amazing staff, and discussing what's next for the FDA.
- Apr 1, 202651 min
Recapping a year's worth of progress, taking a moment to recognize our amazing staff, and discussing what's next for the FDA.
- Feb 23, 202633 min
Join FDA Commissioner Marty Makary and Director of the Office of the Secretariat Elisabeth Armstrong as they talk with FDA Chief of Staff Jim Traficant about the impact rare disease has had on his life, and how his...
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- Feb 23, 202633 min
Join FDA Commissioner Marty Makary and Director of the Office of the Secretariat Elisabeth Armstrong as they talk with FDA Chief of Staff Jim Traficant about the impact rare disease has had on his life, and how his...
- Nov 13, 202530 min
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- Nov 13, 202530 min
Listen as we discuss new CDER leadership, how CDER & CBER will collaborate to bring more consistency to reviews, and the action we took on HRT this week.
- Nov 11, 202542 min
Practicing doctors share their perspectives on the use of HRT for menopausal women and the FDA's action to remove boxed warnings.
- Nov 11, 202542 min
Practicing doctors share their perspectives on the use of HRT for menopausal women and the FDA's action to remove boxed warnings.
- Nov 10, 20251h 11m
Learn more about why the FDA is initiating label changes for hormone replacement therapy products for menopausal women.
- Nov 7, 2025—
Listen as FDA Commissioner Dr. Makary and Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mallika Mundkur discuss the next batch of awardees under the Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher program.
- Nov 5, 202520 min
Biologic drugs are incredible, but they’re expensive – and they account for 51% of all drug spending. How can we bring cheaper alternatives to market?
- Oct 18, 202530 min
It’s amusing when reporters and writers do not have access to FDA information on manufacturing and sterility violations — yet make calls from the peanut gallery.
- Oct 16, 202527 min
FDA Direct: These 9 Drugs Were Awarded National Priority Vouchers
- Aug 26, 202517 min
Get to know more about CVM Acting Director, Dr. Timothy Schell as he talks about screwworm, his passion for animal health especially pigs.
- Aug 18, 202529 min
FDA Direct: Citrus Regs, Natural Dye Pledges, and Hidden Opioids
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Aug 1, 202533 minToday’s FDA Direct focuses on 7-OH, a dangerous opioid found in candies, gummies, drink mixes, and even ice cream cones sold at vape shops across the country. The conversation also touches upon ultra processed foods...
- Jul 22, 202524 min
Listen as FDA Commissioner, Dr. Marty Makary, speaks with Dr. George Tidmarsh, the new Director of FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research about the future of drug regulation at the FDA.
- Jul 17, 202549 min
FDA Direct, Ep. 12 – From Menopause to Food Safety: FDA's Latest Regulatory Priorities
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