Joined by guest host, Dr. Elaine Schattner (29:35), cancer survivor, former oncologist, and author of “From Whispers To Shouts: The Way We Talk About Cancer”, Adam and Elaine discuss how Hollywood distorts patients’ fears surrounding diagnoses, the profound influence of advocacy groups for early cancer treatments, and the potential for AI in aiding doctors as they navigate potential treatment avenues.

First, Adam and Elaine dive into the distortion of patients’ fears surrounding cancer diagnoses created by Hollywood portrayals in movies such as 50/50 and The Fault In Our Stars, exploring the impact movies and TV shows have on the perception of medical diagnoses, treatments, and mortality (06:21).

Then, they touch upon the increasing use of AI in everyday medical practice, its potential in aiding doctors in navigating treatment options, contrasted to the enduring significance of doctor-patient relationships in delivering compassionate care and fostering successful treatment journeys (47:52).

Tune in now and enjoy the type of conversations you wish you had around the workplace water cooler!

[Episode Stories]

Films Featuring Cancer Stories Can Scare Patients

Google’s New AI Is Learning To Diagnose Patients

[Episode Links]

Dr. Elaine Schattner (Website)

EveryTown For Gun Safety (Website)

Instagram (@WaterCoolerTalkPod)

Artwork (www.Kohney.com)

Editor (Amber Amortegui)

Water Cooler Talk Podcast | Episode 095

Joined by guest host Adam L. Spencer (36:30), sports agent and consultant at Spencer Group International, the Adam’s discuss reasons behind the waning appeal of hosting major international event like the Olympics and World Cup, the transformative impact of NIL deals on sports markets, and the importance of equal representation in the sports journalism industry.

First, the Adam’s explore the ascent of autocratic regimes shouldering the duties of hosting international events uncontested, and poor infrastructure planning creating economic pitfalls for communities that lay in the shadows of unusable mega stadiums (07:12).

Then, they revisit narratives surrounding iconic athletes such as Allen Iverson, shedding light on the importance of representation and depth in sports journalism, and the importance of journalists having a layered connected to the subjects they cover (56:07).

Tune in now and enjoy the type of conversations you wish you had around the workplace water cooler!

[Episode Stories]

Why The Race To Host World Sporting Events Has Slowed To A Halt

Sports Media Needs More Athlete Apologists

[Episode Links]

Adam L. Spencer (Website)

The Black Veterans Project (Website)

Instagram (@WaterCoolerTalkPod)

Artwork (www.Kohney.com)

Editor (Amber Amortegui)

Water Cooler Talk Podcast | Episode 094

Original Air Date: November 17th, 2020

Joined by special guest host Mika Pollack, executive director at Safest Drug (24:45), Adam and Mika discuss how illegal prescription drugs are being found in brain boosting supplements (02:40) and if medical tourism is the answer to rising prescription drug prices in the US (34:01). Corrections (60:02). Enjoy!

[Episode Stories]

Study Finds Russian Prescription Drugs Hiding In “Brain Boosting” Supplements

To Fight High Drug Prices, Utah Will Pay Public Employees To Go Fill Prescriptions In Mexico

[Episode Links]

Original Episode (PodBean)

Safest Drug (Website)

Instagram (@WaterCoolerTalkPod)

Artwork (www.Kohney.com)

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