Dr. Debra Houry Discusses Public Health on Face the Nation

Published: July 5, 2026, 9:48 pm

On July 5, 2026, the CBS news program “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” featured an interview with the former chief medical officer of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dr. Debra Houry.

The discussion between Dr. Houry and Margaret Brennan was recorded earlier in the week on July 1, 2026. This broadcast provided the full transcript of their conversation regarding critical public health updates and institutional perspectives.