Episodes

  • BONUS - Allegations of War Crimes By Leaders of Hamas and Israeli Officials before the International Criminal Court

    BONUS - Allegations of War Crimes By Leaders of Hamas and Israeli Officials before the International Criminal Court
    Jun 18 2024
    Overview: The International Criminal Court, a justice system inspired by the Nuremburg tribunals after World War II, holds individuals responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity. In May 2024, the Court's chief prosecutor requested arrest warrants for three leaders of Hamas and, separately, for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, for alleged crimes on October 7, 2023 and in the war in Gaza that followed. Len Rubenstein is Distinguished Professor of the Practice and Interim Director of the Center for Public Health and Human Rights at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. In this episode, he breaks down the Court’s processes, explains the allegations against both Hamas and Israeli leaders, answers questions that have surfaced about the allegations, and argues that the Court is essential for accountability for human rights and public health around the world. Guest: is a human rights lawyer and Distinguished Professor of the Practice and Interim Director of the Center for Public Health and Human Rights at the Johns and interim director of the at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Host: is vice dean for public health practice and community engagement at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a faculty member in health policy, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland’s Health Department. Show links and related content: —International Criminal Court —Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health —Public Health On Call Podcast —Public Health On Call Podcast Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us or . Follow us: Here's our
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    17 mins
  • 770 - Juneteenth in 2024

    770 - Juneteenth in 2024
    Jun 17 2024
    Overview: Juneteenth was declared a federal holiday in 2021 amidst a national reckoning with race. Four years later, the observation finds us at a time of continued polarization and attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Reflecting on the historical significance of Juneteenth can help us think about how to celebrate and observe the day, and how to recommit to healing and social justice work as individuals, communities, and society. Guest: is the assistant dean for at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Host: Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the , an editor for , and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Show links and related content: —Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine —Stanford —Able Museum —Othering & Belonging Institute, UC Berkeley —The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History —USC Race and Equity Center —The Chronicle of Higher Education Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us or . Follow us: Here's our
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    18 mins
  • 769 - A Conversation With A Coast Guard Flight Surgeon

    769 - A Conversation With A Coast Guard Flight Surgeon
    Jun 14 2024
    About this episode: The U.S. Coast Guard is charged with safeguarding Americans through missions including maritime law enforcement, antiterrorism operations, and search and rescue. Members of the Coast Guard carry out these missions at sea and in the air in all sorts of extreme conditions requiring specialized medical care to ensure their health and safety. In this episode, we hear from a flight surgeon who talks about his work caring for military aviators, as well as some of the most challenging moments of his career, including Hurricane Katrina and being the medical director for the Coast Guard Academy during COVID. Guest: is the medical director for the Coast Guard Academy. Previously, he was a flight surgeon for the Coast Guard since 2004. Host: is vice dean for public health practice and community engagement at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a faculty member in health policy, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland’s Health Department. Show links and related content: Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us or . Follow us: Here's our
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    15 mins
  • 768 - The Food Industry and the #Antidiet Movement

    768 - The Food Industry and the #Antidiet Movement
    Jun 12 2024
    About this episode: What is the relationship between food industry giants like General Mills and a social media movement aimed at pushing back on diet culture and unrealistic body images? An investigation by health journalists at The Examination found that food companies and dieticians appear to be co-opting the hashtag “antidiet” to promote their products. Guest: is a senior reporter with The Examination Host: is vice dean for public health practice and community engagement at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a faculty member in health policy, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland’s Health Department. Show links and related content: Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us or . Follow us: Here's our
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    12 mins
  • 767 - A Much More Effective—But Complicated—CPR Could Save Many More Lives

    767 - A Much More Effective—But Complicated—CPR Could Save Many More Lives
    Jun 10 2024
    About the episode: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, has been the gold standard for buying time in a medical emergency. But it’s not very effective, especially for the majority of cardiac arrest cases. What is much more effective: employing advanced machinery like ECMO, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, that can keep people alive for hours or even days and weeks while physicians address the medical emergency and the body heals. But can emergency medicine shift to get more patients on ECMO faster? Guest: is a professor of medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School where he is the director of resuscitation medicine. Host: Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the , the largest center at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Show links and related content: Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us or . Follow us: Here's our
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    20 mins
  • 766 - The Legacy of Dr. Levi Watkins: Heart Surgeon and Activist

    766 - The Legacy of Dr. Levi Watkins: Heart Surgeon and Activist
    Jun 7 2024
    About this episode: June 8 would mark the 80th birthday of Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr., a cardiothoracic surgeon at Johns Hopkins known for being part of the first team to implant an automatic defibrillator in a human patient. But Dr. Watkins was so much more: a civil rights and political activist, a champion of Black and other people who are underrepresented in medicine, and a snappy dresser with a great sense of humor. Today, two people who knew and worked with Dr. Watkins share their memories as we celebrate his legacy. Guests: is a public health physician, a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor, and a faculty member at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and School of Medicine. is a former senior administrator at Johns Hopkins Hospital and a faculty member in Health, Behavior and Society at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Host: is vice dean for public health practice and community engagement at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a faculty member in health policy, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland’s Health Department. Show links and related content: Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us or . Follow us: Here's our
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    20 mins
  • 765 - The Rise of Colorectal Cancers Among Younger People

    765 - The Rise of Colorectal Cancers Among Younger People
    Jun 5 2024
    About the episode: Colorectal cancers are rising among people under age 50. There are a number of theories as to why and also promising data around early detection. In today’s episode: A deep dive into the epidemiology of colorectal cancers including who is most at risk, a look at the screening tools currently available, and why blood tests may be even more valuable than costly and invasive colonoscopies. Guest: is a globally-recognized expert in cancer prevention and control whose work focuses on developing cancer screening strategies and ensuring their effectiveness. He is a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor and faculty at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in epidemiology with a joint appointment in oncology at Johns Hopkins Medicine. He was the former Chief Medical Officer of the American Cancer Society. Host: Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the , the largest center at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Show links and related content: Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us or . Follow us: Here's our
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    19 mins
  • 764 - Am I Taking Too Many Medications? Polypharmacy, Interactions, and Drug Cascades

    764 - Am I Taking Too Many Medications? Polypharmacy, Interactions, and Drug Cascades
    Jun 3 2024
    About this episode: One in five U.S. adults is taking five or more prescription drugs at a time, often for years without reassessment of need, dosage, or possible interactions. Today, a look at polypharmacy and why it’s important for physicians to periodically check in with patients about all the prescription—and nonprescription—drugs they’re taking. The guests also discuss the importance of considering non-pharmaceutical treatments like physical or talk therapy, and empowering patients and their care partners to ask questions about what they’re being prescribed. Guests: is a geriatrician and faculty at Johns Hopkins Medicine. She is also a senior associate with the . is a geriatrician and faculty at Johns Hopkins Medicine. She is also a core faculty member of the . Host: Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the , the largest center at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Show links and related content: Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us or . Follow us: Here's our
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    16 mins