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
Regulating Risk: Dr. Peter Thorne on EPA & FDA Science (Part 2)
University of Iowa College of Public Health
22 minutes 43 seconds
2 months ago
Regulating Risk: Dr. Peter Thorne on EPA & FDA Science (Part 2)
What happens when science and policy collide — and how can we prepare for the environmental health challenges ahead?
In part two of our series with Dr. Peter Thorne, University of Iowa Distinguished Chair and Professor of Occupational and Environmental Health, we dig into persistent pollutants, climate change, and the future of science-informed policymaking.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
• The risks of PCBs, PFAS, and other “forever chemicals”
• How communities weigh costs and health risks in decisions like school renovations
• The challenges of science advisory boards in an era of political polarization
• Climate-related disasters — from wildfires to hurricanes — and their health consequences
• Why better science communication and stronger policy action are urgently needed
This conversation shows how today’s public health challenges extend beyond the lab, into policy decisions that will shape the lives of future generations.
A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/plugged-in-to-public-health-regulating-risk-dr-peter-thorne-on-epa-fda-science-part-2/
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 #toxicology #climatechange
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
