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Eugenics
Genetic Privacy
Genetic Variation Across Humanity
Newborn Sequencing
Sociogenomics
Sex Testing In Sports
Transgender Athletes
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)
HIPAA
Direct-To-Consumer Genetic Testing
Lynch Syndrome
Polygenic Embryo Screening
Intersex Characteristics
Race and Ethnicity
Genetic Testing
Racism
Data Minimization
Privacy and Discrimination

A podcast about the promise, power, and perils of genetic information (geneticfrontiers.org)

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Susanna Smith

On today's episode, I will be talking with legal scholar Anya Prince, who is a professor at the University of Iowa College of Law. Anya's writing and research focuses on health and genetic privacy, particularly the potential for genet... more

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A conversation with Shoumita Dasgupta, PhD, a geneticist, anti-racism educator, and the author of Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins: Lessons on Belonging from Our DNA about transgender athletes in women's sports, the science of human genetic variat... more

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Emily Klancher Merchant, PhD, author of "Breeding for IQ" in the Los Angeles Review of Books, talks about how "intelligence—not race—has always been at the center of American eugenics." She cautions that "eugenics does not work by breeding smarter hu... more

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Nathaniel Comfort, PhD, author of The Science of Human Perfection: How Genes Became the Heart of American Medicine and a forthcoming biography on James Watson, talks about medical genetics and eugenics as "two sides of the same coin," and cautions th... more

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Recent Guests

Anya Prince
Legal scholar
University of Iowa College of Law
Episode: Privacy, Discrimination & Your Genetic Data
Shoumita Dasgupta
Professor of Medicine and Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at Boston University; author of Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins
Boston University
Episode: Sex Testing in Sports: Bias & the Science of Genetic Variation
Emily Klancher Merchant
Historian of Science, Technology, and Medicine; Associate Professor at UC Davis
University of California, Davis
Episode: Episode 15: Making "Smarter" Babies: The Mythology of American Eugenics
Nathaniel Comfort
Professor of the history of medicine
Johns Hopkins University; Center for Science, Technology, Medicine, and Society at UC Berkeley
Episode: Episode 14: Medical Genetics & Eugenics: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Tiffany Graham Charkosky
Director of Arts and Culture at the Cleveland Public Library; author of Living Proof
Cleveland Public Library
Episode: Episode 13: When You Realize the Foundation Is Made of Sand
Alexandra Minna Stern
Professor of English and history at UCLA; expert on eugenics and the far right
University of California, Los Angeles
Episode: Episode 12: Genetics & the American Far Right

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Susanna Smith
Host of the podcast; provides leadership and guiding perspective on genetics, policy, and society.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Prickling my brain

    Wow. I am astounded by this insightful podcast that engages us to be thoughtful about the power and uniquely personal import of this edge of science. Really focuses us on the collision of science and life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A. Roarr
    United Statesa year ago
  • Highly recommended!

    I’m loving this podcast on such a fascinating and important topic!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ak1314176
    United States2 years ago
  • Riveting and important podcast!

    Susanna Smith, MPH, is a wonderful interviewer to take us on a journey through this timely and important subject matter. I am hanging on every word and can’t wait for the next episode to drop! Not enough people are talking about the importance of choices we make around genetic information and I’m so glad that this podcast is getting the conversation to a new and deeper, more thoughtful place.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cloudreamer
    United States2 years ago

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Thoughtful, challenging discussions on the power and personal impact of genetics.
Engaging and timely coverage of genetics and its societal implications.
Excellent host—drives thoughtful conversations that dive into choices we make about genetic information.

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Privacy, Discrimination & Your Genetic Data
Q: What are the main legal protections around genetic information like GINA, and where do gaps remain?
GINA protects health insurers and employers from using genetic information but does not cover life, long-term care, or disability insurers, and protections vary by state. This creates a patchwork of coverage and leaves meaningful gaps that differ by jurisdiction.
Privacy, Discrimination & Your Genetic Data
Q: How is privacy valued in American culture, the legal system, and health care today?
Privacy is valued in multiple ways, but there is a notable disconnect between public perceptions of privacy and how the legal system actually protects health and genetic data, with health data often receiving uneven protections across clinical, research, and commercial settings.
Episode 15: Making "Smarter" Babies: The Mythology of American Eugenics
Q: Why are we still using intelligence testing today, given its complicated history with race and socioeconomic status?
Intelligence testing remains in use because of ongoing correlations with educational and socioeconomic outcomes, but its interpretation has shifted away from genetics as the sole determinant toward understanding environmental influences and systemic factors.
Episode 15: Making "Smarter" Babies: The Mythology of American Eugenics
Q: Is polygenic embryo screening something only pursued by fringe views, or is there broader public interest backed by research?
Research shows that while occasional surveys suggest some interest, the practice is still rare and often misrepresented; actual uptake to increase intelligence is likely far smaller than publicized figures, and many participants misunderstand the potential efficacy.

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A deep dive into the social and scientific dimensions of genetics, exploring how race, gender, identity, and policy intersect with biological knowledge. Episodes balance historical context, ethical considerations, and real-world implications—from eugenics history and policy debates to personal experiences living with genetic risk and how societies use genetic information. Noteworthy is the blend of scholarly perspectives with lived experiences, plus a focus on how science, medicine, and politics shape access, identity, and public discourse.

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1. Anya Prince
2. Shoumita Dasgupta
3. Emily Klancher Merchant
4. Nathaniel Comfort
5. Tiffany Graham Charkosky
6. Alexandra Minna Stern

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