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Bold, unfiltered, and uncompromisingly honest, Why Should I Trust You? is a weekly podcast that looks at the breakdown in trust for science and public health. It drops every Thursday, with occasional additional special episodes sprinkled in. Hosted by Brinda Adhikari, the former executive producer of “The Problem with Jon Stewart” and a former TV news journalist; Tom Johnson, the former executive... more

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In the final installment of our series from the Children’s Health Defense conference in Austin, we sit down for candid, face-to-face conversations with attendees. They share their life stories, talk about their thoughts on vaccines, on why RFK Jr. re... more

In part two of our three-part series from the Children’s Health Defense conference in Austin, we sit down with one of the most influential figures in the MAHA movement: Del Bigtree.

A longtime ally of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Bigtree is a singular pre... more

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We’re on the road this week, coming to you from Austin, Texas, at the Children’s Health Defense 2025 conference. Yes, that Children’s Health Defense: the influential organization founded and once led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., now the country’s top he... more

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School vaccine requirements have long been the backbone of America’s public health, keeping vaccination rates high for decades. Every state mandates that children be up to date on routine vaccinations to attend public school, and every state allows m... more

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Recent Guests

Jennifer Reich
Sociologist and author of 'Calling the Shots', researching the intersections between the state and family.
University of Colorado-Denver
Episode: School Vaccine Requirements: Are We Even Talking About This The Right Way? A Conversation w Sociologist Jennifer Reich
Craig Spencer
Emergency medicine physician and an associate professor at Brown University School of Public Health.
Brown University School of Public Health
Episode: Election Day Special: Public Health Needs to Get Off the Mat & Join the Political Fight. A Conversation w Dr. Craig Spencer
Nicole Deziel
Associate Professor in Environmental Health Sciences at Yale School of Public Health.
Yale School of Public Health
Episode: A Yale Researcher & A MAHA Organizer Team Up for East Palestine, Ohio: A Conversation w Nicole Deziel, Elizabeth Frost & Stuart Day
Stuart Day
Community representative and executive producer of the Exposure Podcast.
Exposure Podcast
Episode: A Yale Researcher & A MAHA Organizer Team Up for East Palestine, Ohio: A Conversation w Nicole Deziel, Elizabeth Frost & Stuart Day
Claire Wardle
Associate Professor of Communications at Cornell University and co-founder of the Information Futures Lab at Brown.
Cornell University
Episode: It's Not Me, It's My Algorithm: A Conversation w Claire Wardle About Breaking Through Our Echo Chambers
Jennifer Phillips
Mother of a teenager with profound autism and advocate for autism research.
Make a Stand for Autism
Episode: Special Episode: A Conversation with MAHA Moms & Science Communicators About Autism
Holden Thorp
Editor-in-Chief of Science and diagnosed with autism as an adult.
Science Journal
Episode: Special Episode: A Conversation with MAHA Moms & Science Communicators About Autism
April Robinson
Mother of an adopted son with regressive autism who works in functional medicine advocacy.
A Voice for Choice Advocacy
Episode: Special Episode: A Conversation with MAHA Moms & Science Communicators About Autism
Dr. Rachel Bedard
Physician specializing in geriatrics and palliative care focusing on complex communication.
Episode: Special Episode: A Conversation with MAHA Moms & Science Communicators About Autism

Hosts

Brinda Adhikari
Host and journalist, former executive producer at The Problem with Jon Stewart
Tom Johnson
Host and journalist, former executive producer at The Circus
Dr. Maggie Bartlett
Host and virologist, assistant research professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Dr. Mark Abdelmalek
Host, dermatologist and medical journalist

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 129 ratings
  • Public Health Conversation #6

    I applaud Brinda for her outstanding moderation. She often has multiple guests with different views and she makes sure they are all validated and heard.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoDeHall
    United States2 months ago
  • Great start

    There is limited trust on many fronts. I think of how Biden is sharp as ever….. the big lie and we are supposed to trust untrusted sources. I work in healthcare and if I even use the word means testing or fiscal responsibility… well, I think you get the picture.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    proudtepub
    United States4 months ago
  • Favorite podcast

    This is by far my favorite podcast. As a pediatrician it’s really hard to fight the good fight everyday when the public trust and belief in us is so low. We all went into this because we want to help and when you know the facts it can be hard to see where that’s coming from. This podcast is doing such a great job bridging that gap. I’ve recommended it to patients because I think open dialogue is really our only way through. This podcast does such a great job of showing both sides and that when w... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Terrybn33
    United States5 months ago
  • A breath of fresh air!

    Groundbreaking discussion happens here! WSITY is a place to listen and learn. For the MAHA community, this podcast is a rare opportunity to hear nuanced conversation with Public Health leaders which actually address the reasons trust in Public Health institutions has plummeted.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elynnfrost
    United States6 months ago
  • Groundbreaking

    Unlike anything else out there, seriously. I’ve been working in public health for the better part of 20 years and this is the first of its kind, honest, deep dive discussion into what’s not going so well and how we might have a shot at fixing it before it’s too late.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cbc688
    United States6 months ago

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School Vaccine Requirements: Are We Even Talking About This The Right Way? A Conversation w Sociologist Jennifer Reich
Q: Are we thinking about this the right way with regards to vaccine mandates?
We need to balance personal freedom with collective responsibility.
It's Not Me, It's My Algorithm: A Conversation w Claire Wardle About Breaking Through Our Echo Chambers
Q: What do you see in the current information ecosystem regarding echo chambers?
We are increasingly segregated, with fewer people seeing differing viewpoints, leading to inflated perceptions of consensus on the issues within closed communities.
It's Not Me, It's My Algorithm: A Conversation w Claire Wardle About Breaking Through Our Echo Chambers
Q: How has this evolved? Where are we now in this moment? How sophisticated have these algorithms gotten?
The algorithms have become sharper and smarter, with tech companies knowing more about users and needing to serve content that keeps them engaged, often amplifying anger and divisiveness.
The President's Announcement On Tylenol & Autism: Discussing It w A Pregnant Mother & A Pediatrician
Q: Brooke, how does that make you feel knowing that there are claims being made about Tylenol and autism?
It is very upsetting because it brings me back to the guilt of possibly harming my child without knowing.
The President's Announcement On Tylenol & Autism: Discussing It w A Pregnant Mother & A Pediatrician
Q: David, did you watch the press conference live? Did you see it kind of later after work? Like, when did you get to see this?
I watched it later after work. I was actually taking care of patients in clinic.

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This weekly podcast offers a bold and honest examination of the growing skepticism towards science and public health institutions. The show features in-depth discussions around various topics related to public health, exploring the complexities of trust, misinformation, and the impact of political narratives on health policy. Through engaging dialogues between hosts and diverse guests, it cultivates a space for nuanced conversations that address the mistrust felt by many in society. Notably, the podcast also includes perspectives from health professionals, advocates, and those directly impacted by public health policies, making it a unique platform for understanding distinct viewpoints while aiming to bridge divides in public discourse.

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2. Craig Spencer
3. Nicole Deziel
4. Stuart Day
5. Claire Wardle
6. Jennifer Phillips
7. Holden Thorp
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