Oprah 2020: Science is not her secret

Oprah is beloved. Her fans love her. Stedman loves her. Even President Trump loves her.

The science community does not love her.

Oprah Winfrey has had indisputable influence over public health knowledge. Millions of people watched Winfrey every day for decades. She has a monthly magazine with her face on the cover. She has had a cable television channel, a satellite radio station, and a sweeping online presence. But at times, Winfrey has given a platform to people who promote medical treatments and health advice that aren’t based in evidence.

Now, amid mostly theoretical talk of a possible 2020 presidential run for Winfrey, she analysis says. She promoted charlatans on her show, according to . Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee put out a Tuesday attacking Winfrey for “giving a platform to anti-vaccination campaigners and other dangerous health quackery.”