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Episode 9
In today’s episode, Ariel walks us through the public health impacts of war. We start by providing a very brief history of human conflict. Next, we t…
4 months, 1 week ago
The Implications of RFK Jr.'s Infectious Influence
Episode 8
In this episode, Olivia breaks down measles. She explains what it is, how the US reached measles elimination status in 2000, why it is making a comeb…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
If it Needs to be in the Fridge, it Ain't a Baby
Episode 7
Abortion is healthcare...and in this episode, Ariel walks us through the full history of abortion in the US, from pre-colonial practices to Roe v. Wa…
5 months, 1 week ago
We Should be Meaner to Casey Means
Episode 6
SPECIAL RELEASE EPISODE: We are publishing this episode early to ensure timely release.
Qualifications for the US Surgeon General are outlined in the…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Our Beef With Beef
Episode 5
The US government has been issuing nutrition guidance for over 100 years — so what's the deal with the new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines? In this epis…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
It's Always the Bats (But it's Also Us)
Episode 4
If you want to learn about Nipah virus, you’re in the right place. In this episode, Olivia walks us through what Nipah virus is, how it is transmitte…
6 months, 1 week ago
Centers for Disease (out of) Control
Episode 3
In the past year, the CDC really took a beating from the Trump administration. In this episode, we discuss a timeline of some of the most important e…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Defunded: The Public Health Cost of Killing USAID
Episode 2
For more than 60 years, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) quietly did the kind of public health work that actually saves…
7 months, 1 week ago
New Year, New Shitshow
Episode 1
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7 months, 3 weeks ago