• Magic mushrooms go mainstream
    May 6 2025

    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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    7 mins
  • 5 threats to vaccination in the age of RFK Jr.
    Apr 11 2025

    In this episode, host Sophia Meador speaks with Paul Offit, MD, about the implications of HHS 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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    7 mins
  • What the president's order on DEI could mean for public health
    Feb 5 2025

    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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    9 mins
  • Public health 2025: What’s ahead
    Jan 10 2025

    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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    6 mins