On today’s episode, hear from APHA’s Georges Benjamin on the importance of agencies like the FDA, CDC, and EPA in keeping us safe, and how the election could impact public health infrastructure. johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/806-2024-elect…

Hurricane Helene's devastation shocked many, highlighting the need to rethink disaster preparedness. Joseph Barbera from GW University shares insights on what emergency responders are learning and why nowhere is truly safe from climate change. johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/bonus-a-hurric…

Today on October 7, an episode from the archives about peacebuilding with Search for Common Ground's Michael Shipler. johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/807-peacebuild…

Gun violence prevention is on the ballot! Cassandra Crifasi and Joshua Horwitz highlight the evidence-based solutions and how Trump's and Harris's policies could shape America's future. Tune in to hear their insights. johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/-808-2024-elec…

13 days after Helene devastated Tennessee, there’s remarkable effort and resilience on the frontlines of the response. County commissioners Robert Acuff and Danny Deal report from Elizabethton Municipal Airport, now a hub for critical relief supplies. johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/bonus-a-report…

The grand opening of a new research hub in Rapid City marks an exciting moment for Center for Indigenous Health. Co-director Donald Warne talks about the Hub’s projects, and how the Center approaches work through lenses of scientific rigor and unique cultural strengths. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/809-the-grand-…

An outbreak of Marburg virus, one of the deadliest in the world, has been reported in Rwanda. On today’s episode, virologist Kari Debbink explains the virus and its devastating impact. 🎧 johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/bonus-all-abou…

What will the Presidential election mean for immigration? Experts Kiara Alvarez and Centro SOL’s @DrSarahPolk weigh in on how each administration could reshape policies impacting one of the most debated issues. johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/-810-2024-elec…

30 years after the Violence Against Women Act was passed, gender-based violence is still a neglected issue. Today, Dr. Tiara C. Willie and Center for Global Women's Health & Gender Equity’s Michele Decker talk about the legislation’s initial goals and how far we still have to go. 🎧 johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/811-the-30th-a…

RSV can be dangerous, especially for older adults and infants, but this year there are 3 new tools to help prevent severe illness. On today’s episode, Dr. Georgina Peacock talks to @DrJoshS about these innovations and their impact. johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/812-the-potent…

Abortion access is on the ballot nationwide this November. Swipe through the key takeaways from the latest Public Health On Call Election 2024 Special Series episode that covers what's at stake on the 2024 ballot for access to abortion. Listen to the full episode:

Since the 2022 Dobbs decision, women’s healthcare in the U.S.—already struggling in terms of access and maternal mortality—faces even greater challenges. On today's episode, Sara Collins discusses a new Commonwealth Fund report with @DrJoshS. johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/813-the-perilo…

Rising distrust in the U.S. health care system has fueled misinformation and raised the profile of "alternative medicine." Sara Gorman PhD MPH's new book dives into why this is happening—and how we can rebuild trust. johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/814-book-clubt…

Former State Dept. health official Dr. Jirair Ratevosian discusses his experience running for Congress in CA-30, from knocking on 30,000 doors to discussing public health directly with voters. Tune in to listen to his journey: johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/815-how-to-run…

CRISPR allows scientists to edit genetic code and even cure people of terrible diseases. But its power is not fully understood, and the technology far outpaces conversations about ethics and regulations. NealBaer🏳️‍🌈 discusses in our latest episode: johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/816-book-club-…

Are outbreaks of foodborne illnesses happening more often or is our surveillance system just getting better? @MeghanDavisDVM and D’Ann Williams of @LivableFuture explain how foodborne pathogens persist and the precautions we can take to avoid them: johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/817-whats-behi…

Why have measles and pertussis (whooping cough) cases been on the rise in the U.S.? Bill Moss of International Vaccine Access Center at BSPH discusses the reasons for these outbreaks, concerns about global mpox vaccine availability, and new vaccines for TB and malaria on the horizon: podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/818-an-update-…

How might Trump’s second term impact health and health policy? @DrJoshS discusses recent headlines on what the next four years could mean for vaccines, the ACA, Medicare, contraceptives, the federal workforce, immigration, and global health programs: podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/819-a-second-t…

What is it like to interview Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for a film about the anti-vaccine movement? Get a behind-the-scenes perspective from the creator of the documentary “Shot in the Arm”: podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/820-the-anti-v…