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Public Health Insight
PHI Media
302 episodes
1 week ago
When the world was in a health crisis, Dr. Seth Berkley didn’t just watch—he was at the centre of the storm. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we rewind to his early days and trace his path through global health’s toughest challenges. References for Our Discussion ◼️Fair Doses: An Insider's Story of the Pandemic and the Global Fight for Vaccine Equity ◼️How children will be impacted by U.S. cuts to global vaccine alliance ◼️The diseases that could return as vaccination ...
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When the world was in a health crisis, Dr. Seth Berkley didn’t just watch—he was at the centre of the storm. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we rewind to his early days and trace his path through global health’s toughest challenges. References for Our Discussion ◼️Fair Doses: An Insider's Story of the Pandemic and the Global Fight for Vaccine Equity ◼️How children will be impacted by U.S. cuts to global vaccine alliance ◼️The diseases that could return as vaccination ...
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Social Sciences
Education,
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How To,
Science
Episodes (20/302)
Public Health Insight
The Person Behind Some of the World’s Most Successful Vaccine Initiatives
When the world was in a health crisis, Dr. Seth Berkley didn’t just watch—he was at the centre of the storm. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we rewind to his early days and trace his path through global health’s toughest challenges. References for Our Discussion ◼️Fair Doses: An Insider's Story of the Pandemic and the Global Fight for Vaccine Equity ◼️How children will be impacted by U.S. cuts to global vaccine alliance ◼️The diseases that could return as vaccination ...
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1 week ago
23 minutes

Public Health Insight
Building Public Health Workforce Capacity To Advance Health Equity
How do we move from talking about health equity to making it a reality in public health practice? In this episode, we dive into the findings of the report ‘From Words to Action: Equipping the Public Health Workforce to Advance Health Equity.’ In this episode of Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Jamila Porter and Kay Schaffer share their insight on what it really takes to embed equity into the daily work of public health professionals. References for Our Discussion ◼️From Words to Action...
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2 weeks ago
25 minutes

Public Health Insight
Behind A National Survey of 44,000+ Public Health Professionals
There’s a lot that we can learn from a nationally representative sample of public health workers from local and state health departments. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we dive into the nation’s largest public health workforce survey, the PH WINS, to uncover what’s really happening on the frontlines. Guests, Kay Schaffer and Jamila Porter, from the De Beaumont Foundation as they break down the data, reveal surprising gaps between intention and action, and share how real...
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3 weeks ago
17 minutes

Public Health Insight
Finding Public Health & Story Behind de Beaumont Foundation
What does it take to turn health equity from a talking point into real, lasting change? In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Jamila Porter and Kay Schaffer of the de Beaumont Foundation—two leaders whose personal journeys and professional missions collide at the intersection of justice, data, and community. The central question of this series explores the hard questions about whether public health is truly equipping its workforce for equity. References for Our Discu...
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4 weeks ago
29 minutes

Public Health Insight
Before The Next Crisis Hits
In the chaos of a global pandemic, clarity and trust became as vital as any vaccine. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Tista Ghosh reveals the untold stories behind rural and urban divides, the confusion of shifting public health guidance, and the fragile foundation of trust that shapes our collective response. This conversation cuts through the noise to spotlight the real challenges and urgent lessons that public health must face before the next crisis arrives. Re...
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1 month ago
15 minutes

Public Health Insight
One Pandemic, Different Experiences of Everyday People
We treated the world as if everyone was living the same pandemic. But what if that was our biggest mistake? Dr. Tista Ghosh takes us inside her new book, Before The Next Crisis, sharing untold stories from the frontlines—stories that challenge what we thought we knew about COVID-19. This episode dives deep into the chaos, confusion, and courage that defined the crisis, and asks: how do we rebuild trust in science, and what should we do differently next time? References for Our Discussion ...
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1 month ago
17 minutes

Public Health Insight
The Messy Truth Behind Public Health Leadership
From family stories of freedom fighters to the chaos of COVID-19, Dr. Tista Ghosh’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, she opens up about growing up between cultures, navigating political minefields as Colorado’s Chief Medical Officer, and what she learned listening to frontline workers, which she captures in her new book, Before The Next Crisis. References for Our Discussion ◼️Tista Ghosh | Author ◼️Bird flu’s deadly return: Are we flyi...
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1 month ago
41 minutes

Public Health Insight
Why Catching The Traffickers Isn’t The Same As Supporting Survivors
Child trafficking isn’t just a distant headline—it’s a reality in many communities. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we break down misconceptions, highlight the importance of prevention education, and discuss the policy changes making a difference. Erin Williamson shares hard-won lessons from the field and paints a hopeful vision for the future. Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of child trafficking, exploitation, and abuse. While the conversation ...
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1 month ago
25 minutes

Public Health Insight
A Public Health Approach to Child Trafficking & Exploitation
What if we did a rethink of child trafficking—beyond criminology—and started seeing it as a public health issue, shaped by poverty, trauma, and the systems around us? In this episode, we’re joined by Erin Williamson, Chief Programs and Strategy Officer at Love146, who brings two decades of experience working to keep kids safe from exploitation, as we dig into the real reasons kids become vulnerable and why true prevention means more than just catching the bad guys. Trigger Warning:&nb...
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2 months ago
26 minutes

Public Health Insight
The Social Work Behind A 30% Jump In Educational Attainment
How do you help vulnerable kids not just survive, but thrive? Erin Williamson’s journey in social work and anti-trafficking reveals what it takes to build programs that truly change lives. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Erin shares the pivotal moments, tough decisions, and practical strategies that she’s used in her career to leave a lasting impact. References for Our Discussion ◼️Love146 - Ending Child Trafficking and Exploitation ◼️4 Approaches to Anti-Trafficking ...
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2 months ago
38 minutes

Public Health Insight
Are Vaccines Still Up For Debate?
Vaccines have saved millions of lives, but questions and doubts persist. We dig into the roots of vaccine hesitancy, the history of immunization, and the challenges of making informed choices in a world full of information (and misinformation). In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we talk with Dr. Christopher Stobart about why vaccine skepticism isn’t new, how risk and trust shape our decisions, and what it really means to protect ourselves—and each other. References for O...
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2 months ago
26 minutes

Public Health Insight
The Viruses Walking Among Us: Re-Emergence of Measles & Return of Polio?
What’s lurking inside in the environment, inside of us, and what’s waiting to emerge? Virologist Dr. Christopher Stobart joins the Public Health Insight Podcast to explore the vast universe of viruses—how they infect, adapt, and sometimes leap from animals to humans. We break down the science behind how they spread, the resurgence of diseases like measles, and what could be the next big threat. References for Our Discussion ◼️ How the anti-vaccine movement weaponized a 6-year-old's measle...
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2 months ago
25 minutes

Public Health Insight
Studying The Invisible World & Teaching About It
Step into the invisible world of viruses, academia, and health research with Dr. Christopher Stobart, Associate Professor and virologist at Butler University. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Stobart shares his journey from aspiring heart surgeon to leading virologist, revealing how curiosity and unexpected opportunities shaped his path. References for Our Discussion ◼️ How the anti-vaccine movement weaponized a 6-year-old's measles death ◼️ Butler University Public...
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3 months ago
35 minutes

Public Health Insight
Vaccination Against Misinformation
What if we could vaccinate minds against misinformation before people encounter it? Dr. Stephen Barnard reveals the breakthrough science of "prebunking" - psychological inoculation that builds our resistance to manipulation tactics. Explore why traditional fact-checking fails and how rebuilding trust through relationships might be our most powerful defense against the post-truth era. References for Our Discussion ◼️ The new science of prebunking: how to inoculate against the spread of misi...
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3 months ago
19 minutes

Public Health Insight
The Anatomy of Misinformation: Who Wins When Truth Loses
What's the difference between an honest mistake and a deliberate lie? In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Stephen Barnard breaks down the spectrum of problematic information and the psychological vulnerabilities that make us susceptible to false information—from echo chambers and political identity to our eroding trust in institutions. This conversation episode examines how misinformation spreads accidentally while disinformation campaigns deliberately exploit our ...
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3 months ago
31 minutes

Public Health Insight
How Twitter Transformed Media, Journalism, and Our Information Diets
While Twitter was still seen as a platform for users to provide seemingly trivial updates, sociology graduate student Stephen Barnard began a decade-long deep dive into how the platform was reshaping journalism and democracy itself. This episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast explores Dr. Barnard's unexpected path into pioneering digital media research and his reflections on citizen journalism during the Ferguson protests and the dismantling of information gatekeeping that gave us today...
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3 months ago
31 minutes

Public Health Insight
Disease Detective Stories: Anthrax Attacks, Thallium Poisonings, & An Invisible Killer
In the thrilling conclusion to our mini‑series with Dr. Don Weiss, we crack open three of New York City’s most chilling public health case files. From the anthrax bioterrorism attacks that rattled a nation to a toddler’s X‑ray that revealed a murderous heavy‑metal plot, to a bacterial “serial killer” hiding in plain sight. All these stories from Dr. Weiss' new book illuminates the fascinating world of epidemiology. References for Our Discussion ◼️ [New Book] Disease Detectives: True Stori...
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3 months ago
26 minutes

Public Health Insight
How To Think Like A Top Epidemiologist: Inside NYC’s Outbreak Response
What does it take to track down an outbreak in one of the world’s busiest cities? Dr. Don Weiss reveals his step-by-step playbook for disease surveillance and investigation in New York City—a global crossroads where public health threats can escalate fast. From rapid detection to pinpointing sources, discover how Dr. Weiss and his team used science, strategy, and detective work to protect millions in a city where every second counts. References for Our Discussion ◼️ [New Book] Disease Detec...
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4 months ago
30 minutes

Public Health Insight
The Chemistry Behind a Unique Public Health Career & the Whistleblowing That Risked It All
A curious 8-year-old with a love for chemistry grows up to investigate some of America's most dangerous disease outbreaks—then risks his entire career to speak truth to power. Dr. Don Weiss spent more than two decades as an epidemiologist, investigating everything from post-9/11 anthrax letters to lead poisoning outbreaks. But one of his biggest challenges would come later in his career, when he decided to become a whistleblower. During the 2022 Mpox outbreak in New York City, Dr. Weiss belie...
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4 months ago
34 minutes

Public Health Insight
Why Science Is In Grave Danger & What You Can Do About It
The research that gave us COVID vaccines in record time, that's working on cancer cures, and that's preparing us for climate change is under unprecedented threat. Massive budget cuts are shutting down labs, halting breakthrough research, and dismantling America's scientific infrastructure. But scientists aren't sitting idle. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, host Gordon Thane speaks to one of such scientists, Dr. James Alwine, about how researchers are mobilizing to defend...
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4 months ago
31 minutes

Public Health Insight
When the world was in a health crisis, Dr. Seth Berkley didn’t just watch—he was at the centre of the storm. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we rewind to his early days and trace his path through global health’s toughest challenges. References for Our Discussion ◼️Fair Doses: An Insider's Story of the Pandemic and the Global Fight for Vaccine Equity ◼️How children will be impacted by U.S. cuts to global vaccine alliance ◼️The diseases that could return as vaccination ...