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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: newbooksnetwork.com Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to ge... more

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Stephen Bezruchka
Author of Born Sick in the USA, Improving the Health of a Nation
Cambridge University Press
Episode: Stephen Bezruchka, "Born Sick in the USA: Improving the Health of a Nation" (Cambridge UP, 2026)
Dr. Olivia Weisser
History professor at UMass Boston specializing in the history of medicine
UMass Boston
Episode: Olivia Weisser, "The Dreaded Pox: Sex and Disease in Early Modern London" (Cambridge UP, 2026)
Jonathan Gleason
Writer, instructor at the University of Chicago, and author of the essay collection "Field Guide to Falling Ill"
Yale University Press
Episode: Jonathan Gleason, "Field Guide to Falling Ill" (Yale UP, 2026)
Lesly-Marie Buer
Author and researcher focused on addiction and harm reduction in Appalachian communities.
University of Kentucky, Choice Health Network
Episode: Lesly-Marie Buer, "RX Appalachia: Stories of Treatment and Survival in Rural Kentucky" (Haymarket, 2020)
Mark Parrino
President of the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence
American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence
Episode: How Do We Treat Opioid Addiction?
Elizabeth Kelly Gray
Associate Professor of History at Towson University, specializing in American history and the history of addiction.
Towson University
Episode: Elizabeth Kelly Gray, "Habit Forming: Drug Addiction in America, 1776-1914" (Oxford UP, 2023)
Clare Griffin
Historian and author of Mixing Medicines, The Global Drug Trade and Early Modern Russia
Indiana University
Episode: Clare Griffin, "Mixing Medicines: The Global Drug Trade and Early Modern Russia" (McGill-Queen's UP, 2022)
Linda Eckert
Author of 'Enough: Because We Can Stop Cervical Cancer' and experienced OB-GYN.
Harperview Hospital
Episode: Linda Eckert, "Enough: Because We Can Stop Cervical Cancer" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
Alison Bashford
Professor of history focusing on the history of science and medicine
University of Sydney
Episode: Alison Bashford, "Decoding the Hand: A History of Science, Medicine, and Magic" (U Chicago Press, 2025)

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Thank You!

    Love these interviews with authors. As a medical trainee it expands my understanding of the medical field and the contributions we can all make to healthcare. <3

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kjohnson16
    United Statesa year ago
  • Wonderful product

    I got to listening to NBN podcasts a while back, and am hooked on to them. The books chosen are usually great ones; every 5th or so book seems not very interesting. The interviewers do a fantastic job. The only complaint I have is that the audio quality is something a little iffy - clearly, this is because the interviews are being done via Skype. The podcast makes dont hide this fact; they are probably working on a low budget so I understand that. But, if you can get past the quality of the soun... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rdama
    United States10 years ago

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Audio quality has some critiques, likened to budget constraints, but it does not significantly detract from the content.
Listeners appreciate the insightful interviews with experts, which enhance their understanding of the medical field and its contributions to society.
The selection of books discussed is generally well-received, although some episodes may focus on less engaging topics.

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Stephen Bezruchka, "Born Sick in the USA: Improving the Health of a Nation" (Cambridge UP, 2026)
Q: How do we make sense of that? How do we explain it?
We need to consider political factors and social factors that contribute to health outcomes.
How Do We Treat Opioid Addiction?
Q: What was the snapshot in time that your census found and what did it help you learn?
The census revealed about 513,000 patients in treatment across 1,837 opioid treatment programs, indicating a gradual expansion of the treatment system, largely spurred by increasing fentanyl use.
Elizabeth Kelly Gray, "Habit Forming: Drug Addiction in America, 1776-1914" (Oxford UP, 2023)
Q: Do you see any parallels here to today's opioid epidemic?
Yes, the current opioid epidemic echoes historical trends where addiction originates from medical prescriptions, particularly among the middle class.
Elizabeth Kelly Gray, "Habit Forming: Drug Addiction in America, 1776-1914" (Oxford UP, 2023)
Q: What were the immediate effects of the Harrison Narcotics Act?
The Act restricted access to opiates and led to the creation of a large illicit market for drugs due to the limitations placed on those addicted who could no longer acquire drugs legally.
Elizabeth Kelly Gray, "Habit Forming: Drug Addiction in America, 1776-1914" (Oxford UP, 2023)
Q: Why did you decide to make 1914 your endpoint?
The endpoint reflects the point at which significant regulations around drug access began, specifically with the Harrison Narcotics Tax Act, which linked drug addiction to crime for the first time.

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The podcast hosts in-depth discussions with scholars regarding their recent research in the field of medicine, providing insights into various aspects of healthcare, medical history, and the intersection of medicine with social issues. Each episode features an interview with an expert, revealing complexities and current trends in medical practices and policies. Notably, the series highlights significant themes like public health challenges, the historical context of medical practices, and the evolving landscape of healthcare education and access. This focus makes it particularly valuable for listeners interested in understanding the broad implications of medical research and its relevance to contemporary society.

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