In this second episode of our two-part series on trade and economics, Plugged into Public Health host Lauren Lavin continues her conversation with Dr. Anne Villamil, professor of economics at the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business.
Dr. Villamil breaks down what tariffs really mean, such as who pays for them, how they influence industries like manufacturing and agriculture, and why trade wars can have lasting effects on local communities. She also explains how tariffs tie into larger issues like global competition with China, inequality in the U.S., and the challenge of making sound policy in a changing world.
This episode offers a clear, accessible look at how economics, politics, and public health intersect, and why thoughtful trade policy matters for everyone.
A transcript of this episode will be available here soon.
Have a question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu
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In this second episode of our two-part series on trade and economics, Plugged into Public Health host Lauren Lavin continues her conversation with Dr. Anne Villamil, professor of economics at the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business.
Dr. Villamil breaks down what tariffs really mean, such as who pays for them, how they influence industries like manufacturing and agriculture, and why trade wars can have lasting effects on local communities. She also explains how tariffs tie into larger issues like global competition with China, inequality in the U.S., and the challenge of making sound policy in a changing world.
This episode offers a clear, accessible look at how economics, politics, and public health intersect, and why thoughtful trade policy matters for everyone.
A transcript of this episode will be available here soon.
Have a question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu
You can also support Plugged in to Public Health by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.
#publichealth #globaltrade #tariffs #trade #internationaltrade #economics #politics #policies #tradewars #healthcare
Persistent Pollution: Reducing the Risk of PCBs on Brain Health with Dr. Amanda Bullert
University of Iowa College of Public Health
25 minutes 15 seconds
2 months ago
Persistent Pollution: Reducing the Risk of PCBs on Brain Health with Dr. Amanda Bullert
Even though polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were banned nearly 50 years ago, these persistent chemicals are still part of our daily environment. In this episode of Plugged into Public Health, we talk with Dr. Amanda Bullert, neuroscientist and research consultant at the University of Minnesota, about what PCBs are, how exposure still happens today, and what her team’s research reveals about their effects on the brain.
Amanda breaks down how PCBs influence metabolism, inflammation, and long-term brain health, why certain communities are more at risk, and what steps individuals and public health leaders can take to reduce harm. It’s a conversation that sheds light on the hidden legacy of environmental pollutants and the lessons they offer for today’s public health challenges.
A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/plugged-in-to-public-health-persistent-pollution-reducing-the-risk-of-pcbs-on-brain-health/
Have a question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu
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#publichealth #environmentalhealth #PCBs #foreverchemicals #brainhealth #polution #inflammation
University of Iowa College of Public Health
In this second episode of our two-part series on trade and economics, Plugged into Public Health host Lauren Lavin continues her conversation with Dr. Anne Villamil, professor of economics at the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business.
Dr. Villamil breaks down what tariffs really mean, such as who pays for them, how they influence industries like manufacturing and agriculture, and why trade wars can have lasting effects on local communities. She also explains how tariffs tie into larger issues like global competition with China, inequality in the U.S., and the challenge of making sound policy in a changing world.
This episode offers a clear, accessible look at how economics, politics, and public health intersect, and why thoughtful trade policy matters for everyone.
A transcript of this episode will be available here soon.
Have a question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu
You can also support Plugged in to Public Health by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.
#publichealth #globaltrade #tariffs #trade #internationaltrade #economics #politics #policies #tradewars #healthcare
