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E71: Russia/Ukraine deep dive: escalation, risk factors, financial fallout, exit ramps and more
All-In Podcast
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which approved CAR T-cell therapies from Janssen and Legend Biotech.

Q&A: Training frequency, reducing caloric intake on rest days, and isometric training (Episode 39)
Stronger By Science
Mentioned in a historical context regarding its past conflicts with Coca-Cola over formula changes.

The New Frontiers of Mental Health — Brain Stimulation, Rapid-Acting Tools for Depression, and More
Tim Ferriss
Approved TMS in the mid to late 2000s and later cleared accelerated TMS protocols (SAINT) in 2018 for major depressive disorder.

#13 – Brett Kotlus, M.D.: How to look younger while we live longer
Peter Attia MD
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which approves botulinum toxin products like Botox, Xeomin, and Dysport, as well as cosmetic devices.

A Conversation with Siddhartha Mukherjee (Episode #214)
Sam Harris
The US Food and Drug Administration, criticized for its slow processes and bureaucracy in approving diagnostic tests during the early pandemic, hindering rapid response.

Michael Mina: Rapid Testing, Viruses, and the Engineering Mindset | Lex Fridman Podcast #146
Lex Fridman
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, criticized for classifying rapid tests as medical devices rather than public health tools, increasing their cost and limiting availability.

The Random Show — New Year's Resolutions, 2010-2019 Lessons Learned, Finding Joy, and Much More
Tim Ferriss
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which has granted breakthrough therapy designation to both psilocybin and MDMA to expedite their review processes.

253 ‒ Hormone replacement therapy and the Women’s Health Initiative: re-examining the results
Peter Attia MD
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which may approve new medications for hot flashes.

E99: Cheating scandals, Twitter updates, rapid AI advancements, Biden's pardon, Section 230 & more
All-In Podcast
The Food and Drug Administration, which is expected to issue regulations capping nicotine in cigarettes and could regulate marijuana intensity.

E63: Insurrection indictments, human rights in the US and abroad, groundbreaking MS study and more
All-In Podcast
The Food and Drug Administration, which granted emergency authorization for the pig heart transplant surgery.

#56–Jocko Willink Part 2 of 2: Sleep, fasting, kids, discipline, ownership, & the impact of war
Peter Attia MD
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, discussed in relation to its approval and classification of allulose.

Jared Friedman - Advice for Hard-tech and Biotech Founders
Y Combinator
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, mentioned in the context of medical device approvals, which can be a significant hurdle and influence go-to-market strategies for biotech and medtech companies.

Founders of Science Exchange, Goldbely, and The Flex Company Discuss Fundraising
Y Combinator
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which regulates medical devices like the one manufactured by Science Exchange.

The Depths of Ayahuasca: 500+ Sessions — Dennis McKenna
Tim Ferriss
US federal agency responsible for drug approval, mentioned in comparison to Brazil's CONFEN regulatory agency.

#06 – D.A. Wallach: music, medicine, longevity, and disruptive technologies
Peter Attia MD
Regulated OncoBlot, approving it for specific use in patients with metastatic cancer of unknown primary.

Metabolic Rate, Artificial Sweeteners, Electromyography, and Non-Failure Training (Episode 35)
Stronger By Science
US government agency that has banned non-nutritive sweeteners in the past, cited as evidence that regulations can occur when warranted.

The Science of Hunger & Medications to Combat Obesity | Dr. Zachary Knight
Andrew Huberman
Government agency that requires large cardiac outcome trials for diabetes drugs to measure stroke, heart attacks, and cardiac death.

E87: Emerging markets, Sri Lanka, 9.1% CPI, market sentiment, NASA's Webb telescope & more
All-In Podcast
Criticized for not providing adequate guidance on animal testing, leading to companies often testing on beagles without necessity.

Dr. Martine Rothblatt — The Incredible Polymath of Polymaths | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Regulatory body responsible for approving medicines and technologies, known for its rigorous scientific proof requirements.

Yaron Brook: Ayn Rand and the Philosophy of Objectivism | Lex Fridman Podcast #138
Lex Fridman
Discussed as an example of government bureaucracy creating disincentives for drug approval due to a focus on avoiding failure rather than promoting new cures.

Year in Review, Effective Reps, Antioxidants, Behavior Change, and Mike Tuchscherer (Episode 32)
Stronger By Science
Mentioned in the context of clarifying CBD policy, with recent letters reiterating that CBD is not a supplement.

Dr. Gabor Maté — Trauma, Addiction, Ayahuasca, and More
Tim Ferriss
Designated MDMA a 'breakthrough therapy' and fast-tracked it into Phase 3 trials, indicating growing acceptance of psychedelics in medical research.

Adora Cheung - How to Set KPIs and Goals
Y Combinator
The Food and Drug Administration, mentioned in the context of regulatory issues for biotech and hard tech businesses, which can prevent selling products without approval.

Safi Bahcall — On Hypnosis, Conquering Insomnia, Incentives, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
The agency that approved TMS after phase 3 trials.