Rephonic
Artwork for Public Health On Call
Public Health
Covid-19
Mental Health
CDC
Medicaid
Climate Change
Vaccination
Vaccines
International Humanitarian Law
Gaza
Misinformation
Measles
Violence Against Health Care
Meat Consumption
PFAS
FDA
Pregnancy
Asthma
Affordable Care Act
Homelessness

Evidence and experts to help you understand today's public health news—and what it means for tomorrow.

PublishesDailyEpisodes1199Founded7 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
NewsHealth & FitnessMedicine

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Public Health On Call

Latest Episodes

About this episode: New research examines the relationship between the legalization of medicinal or recreational cannabis and patterns of alcohol, tobacco, and opioid use. In this episode: Lead author of the study, Sarah Windle, explains what her tea... more

About this episode: Between the cyclosporiasis outbreak and other food safety issues, the ongoing measles outbreak, and the coming respiratory season, there's a lot going on in public health. In this episode: Dr. Josh Sharfstein, a pediatrician, form... more

About this episode: Malcolm Cunningham and Amelia Hulbert both work in local government, spearheading violence prevention programs and reducing barriers to food access, respectively. Through the Bloomberg American Health Initiative, they've superchar... more

About this episode: During the recent pandemic, low-income countries struggled to access the COVID-19 vaccine, despite a global framework that had been established for this purpose. In this episode: Tahir Amin, a leader in the access to medicines mov... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Ana Rule
Johns Hopkins researcher, environmental health scientist
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Episode: Gas Stoves Are Worsening Breathing Issues, According to Canceled Study
Graham Mooney
Associate professor in the history of medicine and epidemiology
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Episode: Abel Wolman, "Friend of the Thirsty": A Life and Legacy of Water Sanitization
Lindsay Fenwick
Former military and airline pilot with over 21,000 flight hours
Former Pilot
Episode: The Workplace Hazard of Radiation—For Flight Crews
Elizabeth Letourneau
Director of the Moore Center for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse
Moore Center for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse, Johns Hopkins
Episode: Child Sexual Abuse is Preventable, Not Inevitable
Dorit Reiss
Public health law professor at UC San Francisco
University of California, San Francisco
Episode: A Settlement in the Gardasil Lawsuits
Paul Fleming
Associate professor and co-founder of the Collaborative for Transformative Public Health at the University of Michigan School of Public Health
University of Michigan School of Public Health
Episode: Building a Better World with Prevention Thinking
Andy Kim
Senator from New Jersey; advocate for MediKids Act
United States Senate
Episode: Senator Andy Kim on the MediKids Act
Liz Szabo
Veteran health journalist
Health journalist
Episode: The HPV Vaccine, 20 Years Later
Joe Levy
Health economist
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Episode: Prescription Denials Are on the Rise

Hosts

Lindsay Smith-Rogers
Host of Public Health On Call (co-hosts and leads discussions with guests on public health topics)
Stephanie Desmon
Co-host/Interviewer, conducts interviews and facilitates discussions
Joshua Sharfstein
Host of the series; former FDA official, expert on peptides

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 945 ratings
  • Critical message for our time

    "Peace Building in a Polarized Public Health Landscape" has one of the most important messages I've heard in recent years. Thank you for this episode - please give it a listen and share widely!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RockiesGuy19
    United Statesa year ago
  • Where are you right now?

    I’ve loved this show for years, and I am concerned about so much of our federally funded public health infrastructure being gutted from this administration. If this isn’t the #1 public health topic in this country right now then I’d really like an explanation about why

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    packerssotospeak
    United States2 years ago
  • Posted All Three Episodes at Once!

    Didn’t have to wait for subsequent episodes about oximeter defects and analysis of reasons why this has occurred. So smart. I have learned so much good science and policies from this podcast. Best practices in public healthcare always presented.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    trying2Brational
    United States2 years ago
  • Great topical and timely resource!

    I stumbled upon it and I have been hooked ever since. I look forward to hearing every single episode and I always come away with more knowledge, greater understanding, and more inspiration. Public Health On Call should be on the “reading list” of anyone who is remotely interested in public health and any person who cares about people, animals, and planetary health! Could not recommend it more! 👏🫶🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BeaSpada
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you

    For all the great info AND the tip about the Zoom play: Enemy of the People

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ginagina Smith
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some critical reviews note political angles in certain episodes
Guest diversity is strong but some episodes polarize opinions
High-quality science-backed discussions with expert guests
Strong storytelling and clear explanations of complex issues
Timely topics with practical insights for public health work

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#87
Russia/News
Apple Podcasts
#176
Taiwan/News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Gas Stoves Are Worsening Breathing Issues, According to Canceled Study
Q: As a public health scientist, how do you separate the evidence from the politics surrounding this issue?
The evidence is grounded in measured NO2 and reported health outcomes, but the conversation is complicated by political framing around energy policy and climate change; science should stay focused on data and reproducible results, while acknowledging policy context.
Gas Stoves Are Worsening Breathing Issues, According to Canceled Study
Q: From a scientific standpoint, what do these early findings tell us?
Even with a much smaller sample than planned, the results showed fewer asthma events and a large reduction in NO2 levels when gas stoves were replaced, suggesting a potentially stronger effect than expected, though limited by the small sample size.
Gas Stoves Are Worsening Breathing Issues, According to Canceled Study
Q: Researchers were planning to enroll 1,200 households in a study; what were they trying to learn and why was this study important?
They aimed to determine whether replacing gas stoves with electric stoves would reduce asthma attacks and exposure to NO2 in homes of people with asthma, because prior data suggested NO2 from gas stoves worsens respiratory symptoms and larger trials are difficult and expensive to conduct.
A Settlement in the Gardasil Lawsuits
Q: What policy or public health communication implications could arise from this settlement?
The settlement could complicate public messaging because people might misinterpret the $50 million figure as evidence of risk, so communicators must emphasize the overall evidence of vaccine safety and the settlement's lack of admission, while acknowledging the real experiences of affected individuals.
A Settlement in the Gardasil Lawsuits
Q: Did the settlement imply Merck admitted the vaccine caused the injuries?
No. Settlements generally do not include admissions of causation; they are chosen for cost, risk, and certainty rather than a statement about the vaccine's safety.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Public Health On Call

What is Public Health On Call about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners are drawn to science-grounded public health conversations featuring researchers, clinicians, and policy experts. Episodes highlight vaccine impact, health policy, regulatory issues, and real-world public health challenges, often with actionable takeaways for practitioners, organizations, and decision-makers. A notable edge is the focus on storytelling, ethics, and practical implications of policy and health interventions, making complex topics accessible for professionals who need to translate research into action. The show often surfaces expert perspectives from Johns Hopkins and other leading institutions, with episodes that balance rigorous analysis and real-world relevance, which can be especially valuable for PRs, sponsors, a... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Public Health On Call?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Public Health On Call. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Public Health On Call and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Public Health On Call get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Public Health On Call, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Public Health On Call?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Public Health On Call, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Public Health On Call have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Public Health On Call has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Public Health On Call?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Public Health On Call:

1. What the Health? From KFF Health News
2. Tradeoffs
3. An Arm and a Leg
4. Consider This from NPR
5. Short Wave

How many episodes of Public Health On Call are there?

Public Health On Call launched 7 years ago and published 1199 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Public Health On Call?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Public Health On Call?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Public Health On Call from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Public Health On Call?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Public Health On Call. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Public Health On Call?

Recent guests on Public Health On Call include:

1. Ana Rule
2. Graham Mooney
3. Lindsay Fenwick
4. Elizabeth Letourneau
5. Dorit Reiss
6. Paul Fleming
7. Andy Kim
8. Liz Szabo

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days