Public Health On Call
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Evidence and experts to help you understand today's public health news—and what it means for tomorrow.
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In the Aftermath of Foreign Aid Cuts, Retreats and Resilience in Family Planning
About this episode: Since the dismantling of USAID in early 2025, reproductive health clinics in Asia and Africa are reporting slower uptake of critical family planning services targeted at urban poor. Yet some …
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About this episode:Since the dismantling of USAID in early 2025, reproductive health clinics in Asia and Africa are reporting slower uptake of critical family planning services targeted at urban poor. Yet some locations remain resilient in face of massive funding gaps, thanks to investments in and from local governments. In this episode: A new report from The Challenge Initiative, directed by the William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health, provides insights on the global state of family planning and how these findings can inform broader models of development.
Guest:Kojo Lokko, MPH, MBA, is the executive director and principal investigator of The Challenge Initiative at the William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health.
J.M. Ian Salas, PhD, MA, is an assistant scientist in the department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health and senior technical advisor for the William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health.
Host:Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs.
Show links and related content:Holding the Line: The first report using frontline data on women's health a year and a half after global funding cuts—The Challenge Initiative
Family Planning Gains Drop by Half Across 214 Cities in Africa and Asia Since the U.S. Withdrew Global Health Aid, New Data Show—The Challenge Initiative
"Taxpayer Money Went to Buy Food to Feed People… Now It's Being Burned"—Public Health On Call (September 2025)
How An Advocate is Thinking About Family Planning—Public Health On Call (April 2025)
A Global Snapshot of Family Planning and Reproductive Freedom—Public Health On Call (November 2022)
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AI disclosure (as of September 2026):The conversations you hear on the podcast are happening between real humans, and real humans are developing and researching episodes behind the scenes. In addition to real human audio engineers, Public Health On Call uses AI production tools to assist with the removal of filler words and improve audio quality. If you have any questions about our use of AI, please reach out to [email protected].
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Bird Flu Isn't Going Away
About this episode: One person has died of avian flu amidst an ongoing H5N1 outbreak in Yakima County, WA. As cases tick up with birds' seasonal migration patterns, virologists, veterinarians, and health …
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About this episode:One person has died of avian flu amidst an ongoing H5N1 outbreak in Yakima County, WA. As cases tick up with birds' seasonal migration patterns, virologists, veterinarians, and health security experts fear that the U.S. isn't doing enough to control the virus. In this episode: Meghan Davis and Erin Sorrell discuss the projected risk of human exposure and stress the importance of investments in surveillance, vaccination, and occupational health to prevent and respond to this constantly evolving virus.
Guest:Meghan Davis, PhD, MPH, DVM, is a veterinarian and chair of the Master of Public Health program at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Erin Sorrell, PhD, MSc, is an associate professor of Environmental Health and Engineering at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security.
Host:Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs.
Show links and related content:Yakima County, Washington, reports 2 more avian flu cases, 1 death—CIDRAP
- Could One Health Prevent the Next Pandemic?—Public Health On Call (September 2025)
Is Bird Flu Gone for Good?—Public Health On Call (July 2025)
When Will the Bird Flu Outbreak End?—Public Health On Call (March 2023)
Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. You can also email [email protected] to request a transcript.
AI disclosure (as of September 2026):The conversations you hear on the podcast are happening between real humans, and real humans are developing and researching episodes behind the scenes. In addition to real human audio engineers, Public Health On Call uses AI production tools to assist with the removal of filler words and improve audio quality. If you have any questions about our use of AI, please reach out to [email protected].
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Responding to an AI-Generated Pandemic
About this episode: Previously on the podcast, we covered the emerging threat of bad actors using AI to create novel bioweapons. In this episode: how can we prepare countermeasures for if—or when—it happens? …
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About this episode:Previously on the podcast, we covered the emerging threat of bad actors using AI to create novel bioweapons. In this episode: how can we prepare countermeasures for if—or when—it happens? Johns Hopkins Professor Jeff Coller explains why mRNA vaccines can be quickly developed to serve as countermeasures to synthetic pandemics—and why the U.S. must invest in these tools before it's too late.
Note: Jeff Coller is a co-founder of Alliance for mRNA Medicines, a non-profit organization advancing mRNA technology; Rare REPAIRx, a public-private mRNA consortium building genetic medicines; and Tevard Biosciences, a tRNA-based therapeutics company. He receives research funding from the National Institutes of Health and Johns Hopkins University.
Guest:Jeff Coller, PhD, is a Bloomberg distinguished professor of biomedical engineering and the director of the Johns Hopkins RNA Innovation Center.
Host:Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department.
Show links and related content:We Aren't Ready for the New Age of Biological Threats—The New York Times
How Cuts to mRNA Vaccine Development Will Set the U.S. Back—Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Will AI Generate New Biological Threats?—Public Health On Call (October 2026)
Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. You can also email [email protected] to request a transcript.
AI disclosure (as of September 2026):The conversations you hear on the podcast are happening between real humans, and real humans are developing and researching episodes behind the scenes. In addition to real human audio engineers, Public Health On Call uses AI production tools to assist with the removal of filler words and improve audio quality. If you have any questions about our use of AI, please reach out to [email protected].
Contact us:Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. You can also leave us a voicemail at (667) 217-6214 for the chance to hear your voice on the podcast.
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Ebola Rages on in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
About this episode: The geographical footprint of the Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak that began in DRC earlier this year has expanded, with imported cases appearing in Kenya and Nigeria. Experts fear that …
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About this episode:The geographical footprint of the Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak that began in DRC earlier this year has expanded, with imported cases appearing in Kenya and Nigeria. Experts fear that the case count could eventually surpass that of the 2014–2016 Western Africa Ebola epidemic—currently the largest outbreak in history. In this episode: an update on the outbreak, including the status of vaccine trials, how civil unrest is complicating response, and what this epidemic can tell us about the state of global health.
Guest:Dr. Daniel Bausch, MD, MPH&TM, is a physician-scientist trained in internal medicine, infectious diseases, tropical medicine, and public health. He is currently visiting faculty at the Geneva Graduate Institute.
Host:Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs.
Show links and related content:Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus - Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya and Nigeria—WHO
Two new candidate vaccines to join Ebola trial as treatment research advances—WHO
The Race for a Bundibugyo Ebolavirus Vaccine—Public Health On Call (June 2026)
What We Must Learn from Ebola—"A Disease of Compassion"—Public Health On Call (June 2026)
An Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa—Public Health On Call (May 2026)
Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. You can also email [email protected] to request a transcript.
AI disclosure (as of September 2026):The conversations you hear on the podcast are happening between real humans, and real humans are developing and researching episodes behind the scenes. In addition to real human audio engineers, Public Health On Call uses AI production tools to assist with the removal of filler words and improve audio quality. If you have any questions about our use of AI, please reach out to [email protected].
Contact us:Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. You can also leave us a voicemail at (667) 217-6214 for the chance to hear your voice on the podcast.
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The Primary Care Crisis
About this episode: Seeing a primary care provider has benefits for long-term wellbeing and financial security. But workforce shortages and the rise of concierge medicine have left roughly 30% of U.S. adults …
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About this episode:Seeing a primary care provider has benefits for long-term wellbeing and financial security. But workforce shortages and the rise of concierge medicine have left roughly 30% of U.S. adults without access to primary care. In this episode: Could changing how we invest in primary care connect more people with the services and guidance they need to live a healthy life?
Guest:Dr. Zirui Song, MD, PhD, is a professor at Harvard Medical School and a general internist at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Host:Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs.
Show links and related content:Primary Care as a Public Utility: The Case for a Common Fund—JAMA
Primary Care — From Common Good to Free-Market Commodity—New England Journal of Medicine
Fee-based primary care is rapidly rising in U.S., hastening doctor shortages for public—The Hub
Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. You can also email [email protected] to request a transcript.
AI disclosure (as of September 2026):The conversations you hear on the podcast are happening between real humans, and real humans are developing and researching episodes behind the scenes. In addition to real human audio engineers, Public Health On Call uses AI production tools to assist with the removal of filler words and improve audio quality. If you have any questions about our use of AI, please reach out to [email protected].
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A Community Bridge to PrEP
About this episode: Pharmacists and community leaders are both on the frontlines of improving access to HIV prevention services, but often their efforts are siloed. What can it look like when they work …
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About this episode:Pharmacists and community leaders are both on the frontlines of improving access to HIV prevention services, but often their efforts are siloed. What can it look like when they work together? In this episode: Host Lindsay Smith Rogers interviews Leisha McKinley-Beach and Natalie Crawford, two implementation scientists asking this question in Georgia and Louisiana.
Guest:Leisha McKinley-Beach, MPH, is a national HIV prevention expert and the CEO and founder of Black Public Health Academy.
Natalie Crawford, PhD, MPH is an associate professor and the co-director of the Prevention and Implementation Sciences Core in the Center for AIDS Research at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University.
Host:Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast, an editor for Expert Insights, and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Show links and related content:National Coalition Announces Initiative to Help Community Pharmacies Expand HIV Prevention Services—Emory Rollins School of Public Health
PharmacistInitiated PrEP and PEP—National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD)
A Critical Moment in the Fight Against HIV—Public Health On Call (July 2025)
Voices in Print: Elevating Patient Perspectives in Medical Literature—Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security
Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. You can also email [email protected] to request a transcript.
AI disclosure (as of September 2026):The conversations you hear on the podcast are happening between real humans, and real humans are developing and researching episodes behind the scenes. In addition to real human audio engineers, Public Health On Call uses AI production tools to assist with the removal of filler words and improve audio quality. If you have any questions about our use of AI, please reach out to [email protected].
Contact us:Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. You can also leave us a voicemail at (667) 217-6214 for the chance to hear your voice on the podcast.
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How Community Workers Are a Bridge to Immigrant Families
About this episode: Families that have immigrated to the United States face financial, legal, and healthcare challenges. Health professionals often struggle to connect to their patients in office settings …
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About this episode:Families that have immigrated to the United States face financial, legal, and healthcare challenges. Health professionals often struggle to connect to their patients in office settings, especially today—but community health workers who can do home visits can bridge the gap. In this episode: Professor Kiara Álvarez discusses the indispensable role that community health workers play as navigators, connectors, and promotores in the healthcare system.
Guest:Kiara Álvarez, PhD, EdM, is a Bloomberg associate professor in the Department of Health, Behavior, and Society at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a clinical psychologist at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
Host:Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department.
Show links and related content:- Uniendo Voces – Uniting Voices: Community Health Workers Serving Baltimore's Latine Immigrant Community—CentroSOL
LaToya Ruby Frazier, More Than Conquerors: A Monument for Community Health Workers of Baltimore, Maryland 2021–2022—Baltimore Museum of Art
Mitigating The Health Impacts Of Exclusionary Immigration Policies: An Evidence Review—Health Affairs
How Community Health Workers Improve Research—Public Health On Call (April 2026)
Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. You can also email [email protected] to request a transcript.
AI disclosure (as of September 2026):The conversations you hear on the podcast are happening between real humans, and real humans are developing and researching episodes behind the scenes. In addition to real human audio engineers, Public Health On Call uses AI production tools to assist with the removal of filler words and improve audio quality. If you have any questions about our use of AI, please reach out to [email protected].
Contact us:Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. You can also leave us a voicemail at (667) 217-6214 for the chance to hear your voice on the podcast.
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What's Happening to the Federal Task Force that Oversees Prevention?
About this episode: The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force makes recommendations for preventive services that insurers in the United States must cover. Its rigorous process, however, is getting a makeover from …
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About this episode:The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force makes recommendations for preventive services that insurers in the United States must cover. Its rigorous process, however, is getting a makeover from the new administration. In this episode: Host Josh Sharfstein and former USPSTF chair Michael Silverstein discuss the panel's operations and how recent changes to the task force will shape the future of healthcare.
Guest:Dr. Michael Silverstein, MPH, is a pediatrician, former chair of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, and professor at the Brown University School of Public Health.
Host:Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department.
Show links and related content:Kennedy Fires Leaders of Key Health Task Force—The New York Times
The ACA Preventive Services Coverage Requirement—Congressional Research Service
US Health Secretary Kennedy Jr. Adds Eight New Members to Key Health Committee—U.S. News & World Report
Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. You can also email [email protected] to request a transcript.
AI disclosure (as of September 2026):The conversations you hear on the podcast are happening between real humans, and real humans are developing and researching episodes behind the scenes. In addition to real human audio engineers, Public Health On Call uses AI production tools to assist with the removal of filler words and improve audio quality. If you have any questions about our use of AI, please reach out to [email protected].
Contact us:Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. You can also leave us a voicemail at (667) 217-6214 for the chance to hear your voice on the podcast.
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Is MAHA Making Food Great?
About this episode: The Make America Healthy Again movement has embraced the cause of reform of federal food policy. Two years after one of its prominent leaders came into government, what has—and what has …
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About this episode:The Make America Healthy Again movement has embraced the cause of reform of federal food policy. Two years after one of its prominent leaders came into government, what has—and what has not—been accomplished? In this episode: Two food systems experts from Johns Hopkins provide an interim assessment.
Guest:Patti Anderson, PhD, MPH, is an assistant practice professor of Environmental Health and Engineering and the policy director of the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future.
Tom Philpott is a senior research associate at the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future.
Host:Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department.
Show links and related content:Glyphosate is driving a rift in MAHA. Here's what the science says about its effects on health—Scientific American
The MAHA Strategy and Food Systems—Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future
Marion Nestle on the New Dietary Guidelines—Public Health On Call (January 2026)
The FDA Says Goodbye to Red Dye No. 3—Public Health On Call (January 2025)
Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. You can also email [email protected] to request a transcript.
AI disclosure (as of September 2026):The conversations you hear on the podcast are happening between real humans, and real humans are developing and researching episodes behind the scenes. In addition to real human audio engineers, Public Health On Call uses AI production tools to assist with the removal of filler words and improve audio quality. If you have any questions about our use of AI, please reach out to [email protected].
Contact us:Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. You can also leave us a voicemail at (667) 217-6214 for the chance to hear your voice on the podcast.
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Raising Kids in the Digital World
About this episode: Talking about tech and social media with kids can be stressful, but according to a new resource from the American Academy of Pediatrics, intentional conversations about social media use …
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About this episode:Talking about tech and social media with kids can be stressful, but according to a new resource from the American Academy of Pediatrics, intentional conversations about social media use rooted in shared values can help families connect over healthy habits. In this episode: Dr. Megan Moreno, co-author of "Connecting: Raising Kids in the Digital World," addresses common concerns about technology use and youth mental health, the benefits of digital connection, and how to set boundaries with devices.
Guest:Dr. Megan Moreno, MSEd, MPH, is a pediatrician and professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She also serves as the co-medical director of the American Academy of Pediatrics Center of Excellence: Creating a Healthy Digital Ecosystem for Children and Youth.
Host:Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs.
Show links and related content:Connecting: Raising Kids in the Digital World—American Academy of Pediatrics (book)
Mental Health in the Scroll Age—Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine
Meta Settled a Case Over Social Media Addiction Claims. What Happens Now?—Public Health On Call (September 2026)
Chatbots, Mental Health, and Suicide—Public Health On Call (April 2026)
Voices in Print: Elevating Patient Perspectives in Medical Literature—Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security
Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. You can also email [email protected] to request a transcript.
AI disclosure (as of September 2026):The conversations you hear on the podcast are happening between real humans, and real humans are developing and researching episodes behind the scenes. In addition to real human audio engineers, Public Health On Call uses AI production tools to assist with the removal of filler words and improve audio quality. If you have any questions about our use of AI, please reach out to [email protected].
Contact us:Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. You can also leave us a voicemail at (667) 217-6214 for the chance to hear your voice on the podcast.
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A Beleaguered Baltimore Incinerator Shuts Down
About this episode: A massive incinerator located in the Curtis Bay neighborhood of Baltimore will no longer burn medical waste under a new deal with the state of Maryland. It's a big win for local activists …
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About this episode:A massive incinerator located in the Curtis Bay neighborhood of Baltimore will no longer burn medical waste under a new deal with the state of Maryland. It's a big win for local activists and neighbors who have long voiced concerns about the facility's repeated air pollution violations and residents' health. In this episode: Community leader Shashawnda Campbell and professor Christopher Heaney detail the neighborhood advocacy and research partnerships that led to this pivotal moment—and the work still ahead to safeguard the health of communities like Curtis Bay.
Guest:Shashawnda Campbell is a community leader and the environmental justice director of the South Baltimore Community Land Trust.
Christopher Heaney, PhD, MS, is an associate professor of Environmental Health and Engineering and Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Host:Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast, an editor for The Uptake, and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Show links and related content:Troubled Baltimore incinerator will stop burning medical waste under state deal—The Baltimore Banner
Curtis Bay Energy will end incineration of medical waste under agreement with state—Maryland Matters
Explosion at CSX coal terminal rattles Baltimore buildings—WUSA9
Air Pollution in Baltimore's Curtis Bay Community Linked to Nearby Coal Terminal Activities and Wind—Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Community vs. Coal: Reclaiming Health in Curtis Bay—Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine
Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. You can also email [email protected] to request a transcript.
AI disclosure (as of September 2026):The conversations you hear on the podcast are happening between real humans, and real humans are developing and researching episodes behind the scenes. In addition to real human audio engineers, Public Health On Call uses AI production tools to assist with the removal of filler words and improve audio quality. If you have any questions about our use of AI, please reach out to [email protected].
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Should It Be Daylight Saving Time All the Time?
About this episode: In addition to making you feel a bit jetlagged, the semiannual practice of moving our clocks forward and back can have health impacts. And while many Americans agree that we should "lock the …
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About this episode:In addition to making you feel a bit jetlagged, the semiannual practice of moving our clocks forward and back can have health impacts. And while many Americans agree that we should "lock the clock," there's a growing debate about whether the clock should be fixed to daylight saving time or standard time. In this episode: Sleep expert Vadim Zipunnikov discusses the biology behind changing clocks and why many scientists—himself included—are on team standard time.
Guest:Vadim Zipunnikov, PhD, MS, MA, is a professor of Biostatistics at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Host:Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast, an editor for The Uptake, and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Show links and related content:7 Things to Know About Daylight Saving Time—Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
End of daylight saving time can send our internal clocks into a tailspin—The Hub
Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. You can also email [email protected] to request a transcript.
AI disclosure (as of September 2026):The conversations you hear on the podcast are happening between real humans, and real humans are developing and researching episodes behind the scenes. In addition to real human audio engineers, Public Health On Call uses AI production tools to assist with the removal of filler words and improve audio quality. If you have any questions about our use of AI, please reach out to [email protected].
Contact us:Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. You can also leave us a voicemail at (667) 217-6214 for the chance to hear your voice on the podcast.
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How Can We Respond Better to Sexual Violence?
About this episode: Headlines about an alleged sexual assault at Cornell University provide a devastating reminder of how common sexual violence is in the U.S., particularly among high school and college …
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About this episode:Headlines about an alleged sexual assault at Cornell University provide a devastating reminder of how common sexual violence is in the U.S., particularly among high school and college students. In this episode: Michele Decker, whose research focuses on gender-based violence prevention and response, discusses the scope of sexual violence as a public health problem, misconceptions about how it's perpetrated, and evidence-backed methods for prevention, survivor support, and accountability.
Note: This episode includes discussion of incidents of sexual assault. If you or someone you know are concerned about having experienced sexual violence or supporting a survivor, you can reach out to to http://RAINN.org or call 800-656-HOPE or text HOPE to 64673.
Guest:Michele Decker, ScD, MPH, is a Bloomberg Professor of American Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Women's Health and Gender Equity.
Host:Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast, an editor for The Uptake, and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Show links and related content:- Stop downplaying the plague of violence against women—The Hill
How a Cornell Student Went From Shame to Action—The New York Times
The Jeanne Clery Act—Clery Center
Chanel Miller reads her entire victim impact statement—60 Minutes via YouTube
The "Red Zone" of Sexual Assault—Johns Hopkins Student Well-Being Blog
Child Sexual Abuse is Preventable, Not Inevitable—Public Health On Call (August 2026)
The 30th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act—Public Health On Call (October 2024)
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) and the Dual Crises of Nurse Shortages & Post-Roe Fallout—Public Health On Call (November 2022)
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AI disclosure (as of September 2026):The conversations you hear on the podcast are happening between real humans, and real humans are developing and researching episodes behind the scenes. In addition to real human audio engineers, Public Health On Call uses AI production tools to assist with the removal of filler words and improve audio quality. If you have any questions about our use of AI, please reach out to [email protected].
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Public Health and… Anesthesiology?
About this episode: We promise this episode won't put you to sleep. Adam Milam is a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist with a PhD in public health who leverages this unique background to improve the quality of …
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About this episode:We promise this episode won't put you to sleep. Adam Milam is a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist with a PhD in public health who leverages this unique background to improve the quality of care for his patients inside the operating room and beyond. In this episode: Dr. Milam shares how his public health training has allowed him to probe at larger questions about ethics and care as a clinician, and how his time in the operating room has given him a sense of urgency in solving population-level challenges.
Guest:Dr. Adam Milam, PhD, MHS, is a professor of anesthesiology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and he serves as vice chair for health outcomes in the department of anesthesiology and critical care medicine.
Host:Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department.
Show links and related content:Equity and Quality—Improving Health Care Delivery Requires Both—JAMA
Advancing Health Equity Research in Perioperative Medicine—Anesthesiology & Analgesia
Social drivers of health and perioperative outcomes: Identifying domains and barriers with significant impact—The American Journal of Surgery
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Kratom, the Opioid-Like Drug Available at Your Gas Station
About this episode: Kratom is an imported leaf containing opioid-like psychoactive compounds that can be found at your local convenience store or online. Recently linked to the deaths of two college students …
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About this episode:Kratom is an imported leaf containing opioid-like psychoactive compounds that can be found at your local convenience store or online. Recently linked to the deaths of two college students, the product sits at the intersection of burgeoning research, drug policy limitations, and harm reduction, leaving the potentially dangerous compounds found in kratom unregulated. In this episode: Drug safety expert Caleb Alexander and host Lindsay Smith Rogers discuss what kratom is and where regulation of the drug stands.
Guest:Dr. G. Caleb Alexander, MS, is an internal medicine physician and co-director of the Center for Drug Safety and Effectiveness. He holds joint appointments in Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
Host:Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast, an editor for Expert Insights, and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Show links and related content:Temporary Control of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and Other Kratom-Related Substances Under the Controlled Substances Act—Congressional Research Service Legal Sidebar
The rise of novel, semi-synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine products—Addiction
Kratom: Summary of State Laws—Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association
Kratom found at locations where two Ole Miss students were discovered dead—NBC News
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Why Health?
About this episode: In the field of medicine, health is often treated as an end goal, achieved by procedures, prescriptions, and physicians. A new book argues that we should see health instead as a social …
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About this episode:In the field of medicine, health is often treated as an end goal, achieved by procedures, prescriptions, and physicians. A new book argues that we should see health instead as a social value—connected to other values we care about. In this episode: Physician, population health scientist, and author Sandro Galea talks with Dr. Josh Sharfstein about his book, "Why Health?: What We Need to Think About When We Think About Health."
Guest:Dr. Sandro Galea, DrPH, is the Margaret C. Ryan dean of the Andrew M. and Jane M. Bursky School of Public Health at Washington University. He is also the author of "Why Health?: What We Need to Think About When We Think About Health."
Host:Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department.
Show links and related content:Why Health?: What We Need to Think About When We Think About Health—Oxford University Press
The Invisible Shield—Public Health—Public Health On Call (July 2024)
How "Illiberal" Is Public Health?—Public Health On Call (March 2024)
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Utah's .05 Legal Blood Alcohol Limit is Saving Lives
About this episode: In 2018, the state of Utah became the first state in the country to lower its blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for driving from 0.08 to 0.05. Within a year of implementation, the …
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About this episode:In 2018, the state of Utah became the first state in the country to lower its blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for driving from 0.08 to 0.05. Within a year of implementation, the state's fatal crash rate dropped by nearly 20%. So, why haven't other states followed suit? In this episode: Dr. Federico Vaca, an expert in health and transportation, takes a close look at Utah's law, why it's been so effective, and how it can serve as a national model for safer driving.
Guest:Dr. Federico Vaca, MPH, is a physician and a professor of emergency medicine at the UC Irvine School of Medicine.
Host:Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs.
Show links and related content:Utah's Move From 0.08 to 0.05 Blood Alcohol Concentration Per Se Policy: Effects on Driver Crash Fatalities Compared With Contiguous States—American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Evaluation of Utah's .05 BAC Per Se Law—National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Utah's 0.05 BAC Law: If You Drink, Don't Drive—Utah Highway Safety Office
Alcohol-Impaired Driving—National Safety Council
For Better Health, Drink Less Alcohol—Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
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Youth Suicide Prevention on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation
About this episode: Suicide rates in the U.S. are highest among American Indian and Alaska Native populations and are concentrated among young people. Personal brushes with this devastation sparked members of …
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About this episode:Suicide rates in the U.S. are highest among American Indian and Alaska Native populations and are concentrated among young people. Personal brushes with this devastation sparked members of the White Mountain Apache tribe to develop an innovative and community-centered suicide prevention program. In this episode: Novalene Alsenay Goklish and Emily Haroz of the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health discuss the impact of the Celebrating Life program and how its deep roots in the tribal community allow caseworkers and staff to connect directly with those in need.
Note: This episode includes discussions of suicidality and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, there is 24-hour assistance in the United States available by dialing 988.
Guest:Novalene Alsenay Goklish, DrPH, MS, is an assistant scientist with the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health.
Emily Edmunds Haroz, PhD, MHS, MA, is an associate professor of International Health and Mental Health, and a faculty member at the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health.
Host:Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast, an editor for The Uptake, and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Show links and related content:Celebrating Life—Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health
Suicide Prevention Programs for Native American Youth—Bloomberg American Health Initiative
Decreases in Suicide Deaths and Attempts Linked to the White Mountain Apache Suicide Surveillance and Prevention System, 2001–2012—American Journal of Public Health
Why the Health of Indigenous People Impacts Us All—Public Health On Call (October 2022)
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Change at the EPA
About this episode: Since its inception, the Environmental Protection Agency has served as the bedrock for major policy initiatives to protect human and environmental health in the U.S.—from safeguarding access …
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About this episode:Since its inception, the Environmental Protection Agency has served as the bedrock for major policy initiatives to protect human and environmental health in the U.S.—from safeguarding access to clean air and water to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. But a recent move towards deregulation reflects major changes happening at the agency. In this episode: Tom Burke, who served as the deputy assistant administrator of the EPA from 2015 to 2017, talks about his serious concerns about recent policy moves—and his confidence that the future of environmental health nonetheless remains strong.
Guest:Tom Burke, PhD, MPH, is an emeritus professor at Johns Hopkins and a former top official with the Environmental Protection Agency in the Obama administration.
Host:Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department.
Show links and related content:EPA Hits 40-Year Lows in Staffing After Trump Targets Its Public Health Experts—Inside Climate News
The EPA's Approval of Two New Pesticides—Public Health On Call (March 2026)
The Future of the Environmental Protection Agency Under Trump—Public Health On Call (December 2024)
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The Case For Not Eating Lettuce
About this episode: A leaf of iceberg on a sandwich or a serving of chopped romaine in a salad can add a satisfying crunch to your lunch—but does it offer much of anything else? In this episode: Washington Post …
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About this episode:A leaf of iceberg on a sandwich or a serving of chopped romaine in a salad can add a satisfying crunch to your lunch—but does it offer much of anything else? In this episode: Washington Post food policy columnist Tamar Haspel unpacks the environmental implications of growing lettuce, the limited nutritional benefits offered by the crop, and why it's such a common culprit behind outbreaks of foodborne illnesses.
Guest:Tamar Haspel is an author and columnist with the Washington Post, who covers food, health, and science.
Host:Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs.
Show links and related content:Why we should stop eating lettuce, cyclospora or not—The Washington Post
Why salad is so overrated—The Washington Post
The Explosive Diarrhea Episode—Public Health On Call (July 2026)
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From Saving Lives to Selling Supplements: A History of Vitamin A
About this episode: Vitamin A is essential for good vision, a healthy immune system, cell growth, and reproductive health, and it has proved to be a critical tool in fighting childhood mortality in parts of the …
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About this episode:Vitamin A is essential for good vision, a healthy immune system, cell growth, and reproductive health, and it has proved to be a critical tool in fighting childhood mortality in parts of the world where access to nutrient-rich foods is limited. But while Vitamin A has saved many lives, supplementation isn't necessary for most people, despite what you may read online. In this episode: a slate of experts from the Johns Hopkins University join host Lindsay Smith Rogers to dive into the history of vitamin A supplementation, how it has shaped global health, and what this incredible nutrient can't do despite its benefits.
Note: This episode was produced in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins University sesquicentennial campaign.
Guests:Brian Foster, PhD, MSc, is an associate professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and director of the laboratory of cardiovascular biochemistry.
Amanda Palmer, PhD, MHS, is an associate professor of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Dr. Alfred Sommer, MHS, is a Johns Hopkins University distinguished service professor and dean emeritus of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Keith P. West, Jr., DrPH, MPH, is the George G. Graham professor of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Host:Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast, an editor for Expert Insights, and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Show links and related content:The Story of Dean Sommer and Vitamin A—Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Bellagio brief: vitamin A deficiency and childhood mortality—Bulletin of the Pan American Health Organization
Moving from science to public health programs: lessons from vitamin—American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Posner Fellow Studies Role of Vitamin A and Advocates for Patients—Johns Hopkins University & Medicine
In A Grain Of Golden Rice, A World Of Controversy Over GMO Foods—NPR
Poison Centers Observe Increased Vitamin A Exposures in Children During Measles Outbreak—America's Poison Centers
Remedy Supported by Kennedy Leaves Some Measles Patients More Ill—New York Times
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Will AI Generate New Biological Threats?
About this episode: Scientists, tech companies, and world leaders are sounding the alarm on potential threats to humanity as AI models grow more powerful. Is part of this threat related to the technology's …
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About this episode:Scientists, tech companies, and world leaders are sounding the alarm on potential threats to humanity as AI models grow more powerful. Is part of this threat related to the technology's biological capabilities? In this episode: Tom Inglesby, director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, answers: yes. He provides an overview of what AI is capable of doing and what possible threats could be around the corner if policies don't intervene to control these developments.
Guest:Dr. Tom Inglesby is a professor of Environmental Health and Engineering and the director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security.
Host:Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department.
Show links and related content:A.I. Queries From Abroad Raise Fears of a Biological Weapons Race—The New York Times
Detecting and countering misuse of AI: September 2026—Anthropic
Generative design of bacteriophages with genome language models—Science
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An mRNA Flu Vaccine Hits the Market
About this episode: For the first time ever, mRNA flu shots are available this respiratory virus season for adults age 50 and older, offering an opportunity to create vaccines better tailored to certain strains …
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About this episode:For the first time ever, mRNA flu shots are available this respiratory virus season for adults age 50 and older, offering an opportunity to create vaccines better tailored to certain strains of the virus. Moderna's mFLUSIVA was approved by the FDA this summer and is available in some pharmacies. In this episode: Vaccine expert Anna Durbin explains how the vaccine works, discusses the current data on its safety and efficacy, and reflects on the quest for a universal flu vaccine.
Guest:Dr. Anna Durbin is a professor of International Health and the director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Immunization Research.
Host:Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs.
Show links and related content:New mRNA Flu Vaccine Makes This Flu Season 'One to Watch'—Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
The Long History of mRNA Vaccines—Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
A Guide to Fall Vaccines for People Who Are Immunocompromised and Those Who Care For Them—Public Health On Call (September 2026)
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Aging with HIV
About this episode: Life expectancies for those living with HIV are nearly identical to those living without the virus, thanks to groundbreaking advancements in medicine and care. But that data point doesn't …
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About this episode:Life expectancies for those living with HIV are nearly identical to those living without the virus, thanks to groundbreaking advancements in medicine and care. But that data point doesn't tell the full story about the unique needs and nuanced challenges facing those with HIV, particularly as that population skews increasingly older. In this episode: Keri Althoff and Vanessa Johnson, co-authors of a new report on aging and HIV, explain why and how prevention and treatment should adapt to support lifelong health.
Guest:Keri N. Althoff, PhD, MPH, is a professor of epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Vanessa Johnson, MPA, JD, is a recognized advocate, community leader, and champion for people living with HIV. She is the co-executive director at Ribbon, a social justice organization, and senior advisor to ROC4Aging+, a project that seeks to improve quality of life for those aging with HIV.
Host:Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs.
Show links and related content:The Lancet HIV Commission on ageing and HIV: a global perspective—The Lancet HIV Commissions
Amy Justice and Keri Althoff on the Lancet HIV Commission on ageing and HIV—The Lancet
On the Cusp of Eliminating HIV—Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine
Growing and Aging: The Population of People Living with HIV—Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
"On Going Backwards": A New HIV/AIDS Epidemic?—Public Health On Call (May 2024)
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A Public Health and Business School Graduate with Sickle Cell Disease
About this episode: September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, recognizing a severe disease that affects an estimated 100,000 people in the U.S. In this episode: Shayla Ellington, who lives with Hemoglobin SC …
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About this episode:September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, recognizing a severe disease that affects an estimated 100,000 people in the U.S. In this episode: Shayla Ellington, who lives with Hemoglobin SC disease, shares how her diagnosis has shaped her life, how she sees the underfunding of research and treatment, and how she uses her public health and business school training to advocate for a brighter future.
Guest:Shayla Ellington, MPH, MBA, is a recent alumna of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Carey Business School.
Host:Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department.
Show links and related content:About Sickle Cell Disease—Sickle Cell Disease Association of America
Beyond Gene Therapies: People With Sickle Cell Disease Need Comprehensive Care—Health Affairs
Sickle Cell Disease: Genetic Therapies and Treatment Hurdles—Public Health On Call (August 2025)
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A Guide to Fall Vaccines for People Who Are Immunocompromised and Those Who Care For Them
About this episode: Those whose immune systems are more vulnerable due to age, illness, or another condition are at a higher risk of getting sick with and experiencing severe symptoms of seasonal illnesses like …
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About this episode:Those whose immune systems are more vulnerable due to age, illness, or another condition are at a higher risk of getting sick with and experiencing severe symptoms of seasonal illnesses like flu, COVID-19, and RSV. In this episode: Epidemiologist Caitlin Rivers provides her recommendations for vaccines this respiratory virus season for people who are immunocompromised and for those who care for them, when to get them, and how to find disease trends in your area.
Note: The RSV vaccine is not an annual vaccine, though the virus flares up seasonally in the fall and winter. According to the best available research, only one dose of the RSV vaccine can offer protection for multiple seasons.
Guest:Caitlin Rivers, PhD, MPH, is an associate professor of Environmental Health and Engineering, director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Outbreak Response Innovation, and a senior scholar at the Center for Health Security. She is also the author of the Force of Infection newsletter.
Host:Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs.
Show links and related content:Guide to seasonal vaccinations for people who are immunocompromised—Force of Infection
IDSA recommends respiratory vaccines for people with weakened immune systems—Infectious Disease Society of America
Book Club—Crisis Averted: The Hidden Science of Preventing Outbreaks—Public Health On Call (January 2025)
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U.S. Healthcare Failures: Is Neoliberalism to Blame?
About this episode: A new book argues that a wave of Reagan-era policies grounded in limited government intervention in the free market has given way to deregulation and corporate consolidation in healthcare …
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About this episode:A new book argues that a wave of Reagan-era policies grounded in limited government intervention in the free market has given way to deregulation and corporate consolidation in healthcare, driving up costs and yielding poor health outcomes. In this episode: John McDonough, author of "America's Wrong Turn: U.S. Healthcare in the Neoliberal Era," walks through the pivotal policies of past political eras and provides his insights on where the country is headed next.
Guest:John McDonough, DrPH, MPA, is a health policy expert, author, and professor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Host:Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department.
Show links and related content:America's Wrong Turn: U.S. Healthcare in the Neoliberal Era—Johns Hopkins University Press (book)
Why Are Americans Dying So Much Earlier Than Some Of Their Counterparts?—Public Health On Call (January 2025)
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The Rabies Episode
About this episode: According to the CDC, rabies cases are on the rise nationwide. This aggressive RNA virus, primarily transmitted through biting, can infect any mammal—including household pets and humans—with …
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About this episode:According to the CDC, rabies cases are on the rise nationwide. This aggressive RNA virus, primarily transmitted through biting, can infect any mammal—including household pets and humans—with horrific and fatal consequences. In this episode: Veterinarians Meghan Davis and Monica Murphy discuss how to identify a rabid animal, why preventing infection is critical to saving lives, and the fascinating cultural history of rabies with ties to werewolves, vampires, and zombies.
Guest:Meghan Davis, PhD, MPH, DVM, is a veterinarian and chair of the Master of Public Health program at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Monica Murphy, MPH, DVM, is a veterinarian and author of the book "Rabid: A Cultural History of the World's Most Diabolical Virus."
Host:Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs.
Show links and related content:Rabid: A Cultural History of the World's Most Diabolical Virus—Penguin Random House
Disease experts urge safe animal practices amid 'unusual' rabid beaver attacks—Maryland Matters
Stopping Dog Bites Helps Stop Rabies—Johns Hopkins Center for Communications Programs
Why We Vaccinate Our Dogs and Cats—Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
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Private Equity in Healthcare
About this episode: Private equity is purchasing hospitals, long-term care facilities, laboratories, and clinics—often promising to introduce efficient, cutting-edge care. But what's actually happening in …
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About this episode:Private equity is purchasing hospitals, long-term care facilities, laboratories, and clinics—often promising to introduce efficient, cutting-edge care. But what's actually happening in communities? In this episode: Two health policy researchers explain one way that private equity operates in the healthcare system and its consequences for patients.
Guest:Karen Davenport, MPA, is a senior research fellow at the Center on Health Insurance Reforms (CHIR) at Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy.
Kennah Watts, MSPH, is a research fellow at the Center on Health Insurance Reforms (CHIR) at Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy.
Host:Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department.
Show links and related content:Hollowed Out - How Private Equity Destabilized Safety-Net Hospitals in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Rhode Island—Center on Health Insurance Reforms
Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. You can also email [email protected] to request a transcript.
AI disclosure (as of September 2026):The conversations you hear on the podcast are happening between real humans, and real humans are developing and researching episodes behind the scenes. In addition to real human audio engineers, Public Health On Call uses AI production tools to assist with the removal of filler words and improve audio quality. If you have any questions about our use of AI, please reach out to [email protected].
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Meta Settled a Case Over Social Media Addiction Claims. What Happens Now?
About this episode: In August, Meta—the parent company of Instagram and Facebook—agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to 54 states and U.S. territories over claims that it harmed children by fostering unhealthy …
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About this episode:In August, Meta—the parent company of Instagram and Facebook—agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to 54 states and U.S. territories over claims that it harmed children by fostering unhealthy digital habits. In this episode: An addiction researcher and an expert in adolescent mental health explain the terms of the agreement, what comes next, and what parents should take away from the larger conversation on youth social media use.
Guest:Tamar Mendelson, PhD, MA, is a professor of Mental Health and Population, Family and Reproductive Health, as well as the director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Adolescent Health.
Johannes Thrul, PhD, MS, is an associate professor of Mental Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Host:Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast, an editor for Expert Insights, and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Show links and related content:Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims—New York Times
Mental Health in the Scroll Age—Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine
Social Media and Youth Mental Health—Office of the Surgeon General
A College Course for Digital Detoxing—Public Health On Call (February 2026)
Social Media and Adolescent Health—Public Health On Call (February 2024)
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