Welcome to Puppies, Pandemics, and Public Health—a podcast for smart, curious listeners who are tired of being misled by clickbait headlines and health fads. Hosted by Dr. Johnny Lieberman—internist, infectious diseases physician, accidental dog dad, and current law student—this show pulls back the curtain on the interconnected systems that shape our food, medicine, environment, and public health.
From factory farms to pharmaceutical labs, from the dog in your home to the label on your lunch meat—what’s marketed as “healthy” or “humane” is often anything but. Each episode investigates the real stories behind the headlines: the science, the policy, the ethics, and the consequences.
Dr. Lieberman brings a sharp, witty, no-fluff perspective—armed with over 20 years of medical experience and a deep drive to uncover truth. Through solo episodes, expert interviews, and roundtable discussions, you’ll learn how to navigate misinformation, advocate for better systems, and make decisions that align with your values.
If you’ve ever wondered what’s really in your food, how pandemics emerge, or whether you’re accidentally supporting abusive industries—this is the podcast for you.
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Welcome to Puppies, Pandemics, and Public Health—a podcast for smart, curious listeners who are tired of being misled by clickbait headlines and health fads. Hosted by Dr. Johnny Lieberman—internist, infectious diseases physician, accidental dog dad, and current law student—this show pulls back the curtain on the interconnected systems that shape our food, medicine, environment, and public health.
From factory farms to pharmaceutical labs, from the dog in your home to the label on your lunch meat—what’s marketed as “healthy” or “humane” is often anything but. Each episode investigates the real stories behind the headlines: the science, the policy, the ethics, and the consequences.
Dr. Lieberman brings a sharp, witty, no-fluff perspective—armed with over 20 years of medical experience and a deep drive to uncover truth. Through solo episodes, expert interviews, and roundtable discussions, you’ll learn how to navigate misinformation, advocate for better systems, and make decisions that align with your values.
If you’ve ever wondered what’s really in your food, how pandemics emerge, or whether you’re accidentally supporting abusive industries—this is the podcast for you.
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In Part 2, Vermont Law graduate Daria Bednarczyk rejoins Dr. Johnny Lieberman to expose how agricultural exceptionalism still shields factory farms from accountability. From toxic runoff to air pollution, learn how these loopholes threaten our communities—and what we can do to fight back.
Your grocery store choices could be increasing your family’s risk of cancer and antibiotic-resistant infections. In this episode, Dr. Rajesh K. Reddy reveals how factory farming practices, from dairy to beef, harm animals and humans alike—and shares two simple steps to protect your health and the planet.
Puppy mills prioritize profit over animal welfare, leading to lifelong health and behavior issues for dogs. In this episode, Koli Walker of Healthy Pets Northwest shares red flags for bad breeders, the importance of the first eight weeks of a puppy’s life, and why adopting from shelters is a game-changer for both pets and families.
Taxpayer dollars fund billions in wasteful animal experiments—Justin Goodman of White Coat Waste Project reveals the shocking truth. In this episode, learn how government labs torture animals with little human benefit, and discover ways to fight back for ethical, effective science.
Industrial animal farming isn’t just about animals—it’s about the hidden risks to human health, communities, and the environment. In this premiere episode, recent Vermont Law and Graduate School alumna Daria Bednarczyk, JD (Animal Law concentration), joins Dr. Johnny Lieberman to expose the dangers of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), from toxic gases to contaminated drinking water.
Welcome to Puppies, Pandemics, and Public Health—where Dr. Johnny Lieberman unpacks what we’re not being told about the food we eat, the pets we love, and the production pathway that leads to the medicines we take. Hit follow. It’s time to question everything.
Welcome to Puppies, Pandemics, and Public Health—a podcast for smart, curious listeners who are tired of being misled by clickbait headlines and health fads. Hosted by Dr. Johnny Lieberman—internist, infectious diseases physician, accidental dog dad, and current law student—this show pulls back the curtain on the interconnected systems that shape our food, medicine, environment, and public health.
From factory farms to pharmaceutical labs, from the dog in your home to the label on your lunch meat—what’s marketed as “healthy” or “humane” is often anything but. Each episode investigates the real stories behind the headlines: the science, the policy, the ethics, and the consequences.
Dr. Lieberman brings a sharp, witty, no-fluff perspective—armed with over 20 years of medical experience and a deep drive to uncover truth. Through solo episodes, expert interviews, and roundtable discussions, you’ll learn how to navigate misinformation, advocate for better systems, and make decisions that align with your values.
If you’ve ever wondered what’s really in your food, how pandemics emerge, or whether you’re accidentally supporting abusive industries—this is the podcast for you.
