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The Nation's Health Podcast

The Nation's Health Podcast

By: The American Public Health Association
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The Nation's Podcast from the the American Public Health Association brings you the latest in public health news. Tune in for updates, expert insights and perspectives from leaders in the field.

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Episodes
  • CDC attack signals lack of support for public health workforce

    CDC attack signals lack of support for public health workforce
    Aug 22 2025

    Following the Aug. 8 attack on CDC's Atlanta offices, members of the public health community are raising concerns about federal leadership's role in promoting vaccine misinformation. Two APHA leaders speak with The Nation's Health Podcast about what's at stake and what needs to be done.
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    10 mins
  • Voices to trust amid vaccine chaos

    Voices to trust amid vaccine chaos
    Jul 31 2025

    As the Trump administration continues to undermine science, the need for trustworthy voices on vaccines is growing. In the latest episode of The Nation's Health Podcast, host Sophia Meador speaks with Molly O'Shea, a pediatrician and official spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics. They discuss the growing threats to the nation's vaccine infrastructure, where the public can turn for reliable vaccine guidance, and what public health professionals can do to rebuild trust and keep communities safe.

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    10 mins
  • The budget breakdown: Public health on the line

    The budget breakdown: Public health on the line
    Jun 30 2025

    President Trump’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year calls for deep cuts to public health — which could severely weaken the ability of local public health departments to carry out their essential work. This episode of The Nation's Health Podcast breaks down the federal budget process, what the proposed funding changes could mean, how they may impact local health programs and what listeners can do to help protect public health.
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    9 mins
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