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

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About this episode: The U.S. is on track to surpass 2025's alarming number of measles cases in 2026. At the same time, the nation's measles elimination status remains under review as health entities use genome sequencing to better understand the stat... more

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About this episode: Biosolids created by the wastewater treatment process are useful fertilizers in agriculture, but they often contain chemical compounds from the pharmaceutical and personal care products we send down our drains. In this episode: Re... more

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About this episode: A federal judge has halted changes from the Department of Health and Human Services to the childhood immunization schedule and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice. In this episode: the impact of this decision and what ... more

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About this episode: Prediabetes—a diagnosis characterized by elevated blood sugar levels that can progress to Type 2 diabetes—is embroiled in debate about whether the condition is clinically "real," and, if so, what the threshold for diagnosis should... more

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Recent Guests

Carsten Prasse
Johns Hopkins environmental science researcher
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: 1033 - Chemical Contaminants and Fungal Fixes in Wastewater and Agriculture
Sarah Despres
Expert in immunization policy
Immunization policy expert; former government and advocacy roles
Episode: 1032 - A Judge Rules on Vaccines
Liz Selvin
Director of the Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology and Clinical Research; diabetes epidemiologist
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Episode: 1031 - What is Prediabetes?
Eline Goethals
Belgian advertising professional turned tobacco control researcher
Center for Moral Ambition / Institute for Global Tobacco Control, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Episode: 1030 - An Endgame for the Tobacco Industry?
Jesse Mez
Professor at Boston University, expert on CTE
Boston University
Episode: 1029 - What We Know About CTE
Jennifer Herricks
Advocacy Director for American Families for Vaccines; founder of Louisiana Families for Vaccines
American Families for Vaccines
Episode: 1028 - Vaccine Policy in the States
Rachel Frazin
The Hill's energy and environment reporter
The Hill
Episode: 1027 - The EPA's Approval of Two New Pesticides
Kayte Barton
Former Special Olympics athlete
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Episode: 1026 - A Mental Health Crisis for Adults with IDDs
Dimitri Christakis
Chief Health Officer at the Special Olympics; researcher
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Episode: 1026 - A Mental Health Crisis for Adults with IDDs

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Lindsay Smith Rogers

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 924 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!

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    RockiesGuy19
    United States8 months 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

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    packerssotospeak
    United Statesa year 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! 👏🫶🏼

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    BeaSpada
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you

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

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    Ginagina Smith
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the straightforward and informative discussions, often highlighting the depth of scientific knowledge shared by experts.
The content is praised for its accessibility to laypersons and its emphasis on critical public health issues, making it a valuable resource for those interested in health matters.

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1030 - An Endgame for the Tobacco Industry?
Q: What are the main practical steps or policy tools proposed?
A toolkit approach with 14 recommendations, including reframing the narrative, avoiding terms like radical, broadening focus beyond cigarettes, and applying proven policies tailored to local contexts.
1030 - An Endgame for the Tobacco Industry?
Q: Why include nicotine products like vapes and nicotine pouches in the end game discussions?
Because the tobacco industry has shown they will adapt to any narrow focus; a comprehensive end game must consider all nicotine products to prevent substitution and ensure the overall strategy remains effective in reducing addiction and access.
1030 - An Endgame for the Tobacco Industry?
Q: What do you mean by the term tobacco end game, and why is it not just a dream but a plan?
The end game is a shift from managing an unmanageable industry to gradually reducing its power and eventually ending its reach in markets, with concrete policies like nicotine reduction and age-based bans that slowly phase out tobacco usage.
1031 - What is Prediabetes?
Q: What is pre-diabetes?
Pre-diabetes exists on a continuum of hyperglycemia, where individuals have elevated glucose but do not meet the diabetes threshold; it indicates high risk for developing type 2 diabetes and complications, and it can be identified using tests like HbA1c or fasting glucose.
1028 - Vaccine Policy in the States
Q: What are the biggest changes in federal vaccine policy this year?
The ACIP was dismantled and replaced with members aligned with an anti-vaccine stance, leading to shifts such as moving from universal vaccine recommendations to shared clinical decision-making, which has caused confusion about who should be vaccinated.

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The content focuses on current public health issues, featuring discussions with experts in various fields. Topics explored include environmental health concerns, the state of obesity in the U.S., the challenges posed by the opioid crisis, and the evolving landscape of direct-to-consumer health care. Unique insights from professionals in areas like sexual health, behavioral health, and dietary guidelines reflect an emphasis on evidence-based discussions and practical implications for listeners.

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