FDA Direct

FDA Direct

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Episodes 25
Avg. Duration 31m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 3.7 (35)
Since May 2025
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Consistency
80%
Hosting
feeds.feedburner.com

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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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Recent Episodes

FDA Direct: The Power of Real-Time Clinical Trials

Apr 29, 2026 46m

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…

FDA Direct - Special Edition of FDA Direct

Apr 01, 2026 51m

Recapping a year's worth of progress, taking a moment to recognize our amazing staff, and discussing what's next for the FDA.

FDA Direct: Combating Rare Diseases at the FDA

Feb 23, 2026 32m

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…

FDA Direct: Catching Up on Agency Reforms

Nov 13, 2025 29m

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.

FDA Direct: Removing Black Box Warnings for HRT (Part 2/2)

Nov 11, 2025 42m

Practicing doctors share their perspectives on the use of HRT for menopausal women and the FDA's action to remove boxed warnings.

FDA Direct: Removing Black Box Warnings for HRT (Part 1/2)

Nov 10, 2025 1h 11m

Learn more about why the FDA is initiating label changes for hormone replacement therapy products for menopausal women.

FDA Direct: Dramatically lowering drug prices for Americans

Nov 05, 2025 20m

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?

FDA Direct: Who Buys the Spin — Hook, Line and Sinker?

Oct 18, 2025 29m

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.

FDA Direct: These 9 Drugs Were Awarded National Priority Vouchers

Oct 16, 2025 27m

FDA Direct: These 9 Drugs Were Awarded National Priority Vouchers

FDA Direct – Understanding New World Screwworm with FDA's Vet Expert

Aug 26, 2025 16m

Get to know more about CVM Acting Director, Dr. Timothy Schell as he talks about screwworm, his passion for animal health especially pigs.

FDA Direct: Citrus Regs, Natural Dye Pledges, and Hidden Opioids

Aug 18, 2025 28m

FDA Direct: Citrus Regs, Natural Dye Pledges, and Hidden Opioids

FDA Direct: Sounding the Alarm on 7-OH

Aug 01, 2025 33m

Today’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…

FDA Direct: Stanford Physician-Scientist: FDA welcomes Dr. Tidmarsh as CDER Director

Jul 22, 2025 24m

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.

FDA Direct: From Menopause to Food Safety: FDA's Latest Regulatory Priorities

Jul 17, 2025 48m

FDA Direct, Ep. 12 – From Menopause to Food Safety: FDA's Latest Regulatory Priorities

FDA Direct: 100 Days of Science, Common Sense and Radical Transparency

Jul 11, 2025 49m

It’s been 100 days since the new FDA Commissioner took the helm — now it’s time to answer your questions and share what’s been going on behind the scenes. In this episode, we break down how science,…

FDA Direct: An Eye on CDRH: Regulating for a New Era of Medical Devices

Jun 24, 2025 17m

Listen to our latest insightful conversation on FDA Direct as we explore the evolving landscape of medical device regulation and innovation.

FDA Direct: Faster Reviews, Food Dye Wins and Protecting American DNA

Jun 19, 2025 35m

In this episode of FDA Direct, we recap highlights for the week: Commissioner Makary at the BIO Conference, continued CEO Forums in Boston, and the latest on priority review vouchers. Tune in for key…

FDA Direct: Priorities for a New FDA

Jun 10, 2025 30m

Dr. Makary shares his five key 'Big Buckets'—the top priorities he believes are essential for a new FDA.

FDA Direct: This Week at the FDA!

Jun 06, 2025 35m

This Week in FDA Direct: Highlights include the FDA’s AI rollout, the discussions from the Infant Formula Expert Panel, insights from the Cell and Gene Therapy Roundtable, and takeaways from our…

FDA Direct: FDA is Not Your Doctor – Discussing FDA's Role and Mandate

Jun 04, 2025 23m

This episode of FDA Direct discusses the latest on COVID-19 vaccines.

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