Podcasts
The Nation's Health Podcast brings you expert insights and perspectives from leaders in the field. Join us each month as we explore issues that are impacting the public health field and the nation's health and well-being.
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Magic mushrooms go mainstream
The use of psilocybin — or "magic mushrooms" — is rapidly growing, but so are possible poisonings. In this episode, host Sophia Meador speaks with researcher Karilynn Rockhill, PhD, about what’s driving this trend and how public health professionals can help keep people safe.
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Released: May 6, 2025 Runtime: 6:30
5 threats to vaccination in the age of RFK Jr.
In this episode, host Sophia Meador speaks with Paul Offit, MD, about the implications of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s misguided stances on vaccines — and what it could mean for the future of disease prevention in the U.S.
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Released: April 11, 2025 Runtime: 7:18
What the president's order on DEI could mean for public health
Soon after taking office, President Trump issued an executive order ending federal diversity, equity and inclusion positions and programs. In this episode, host Sophia Meador talks with experts on the order's implications for public health, and how the field can continue to promote health equity.
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Released: Feb. 5, 2025 Runtime: 8:30
Public health 2025: What’s ahead
APHA Executive Director George Benjamin, MD, discusses the potential impact of leadership changes in the White House and Capitol Hill on the public health system, who might be affected and how the workforce can take action to safeguard the health of the public.
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Released: Jan. 10, 2025 Runtime: 6:02
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