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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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Measles has returned to the United States in a way we haven’t seen in more than a quarter-century. The outbreak in South Carolina follows one in West Texas last year, threatening the measles-free status the U.S. achieved in 2000.

In today’s polarize... more

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GLP-1 drugs are being hailed as “miracle” treatments for obesity and diabetes, two of the biggest drivers of America’s chronic disease crisis. Nearly 30 million Americans say they’re taking one, and early signs suggest they may be changing not just i... more

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Our guest today is Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Director of the National Institutes of Health and acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

As he leads the world’s largest biomedical research enterprise and now the CDC--the first t... more

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In the wake of the President's executive order on glyphosate, the herbicide widely used on American farms and long derided by MAHA, there is intense focus on the movement. People are asking whether the wheels are coming off, whether this is the momen... more

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Recent Guests

Dhruv Khullar
Staff writer at The New Yorker; physician and professor
Episode: Why Should We Trust GLP-1s? An Honest Conversation About Fighting Chronic Disease w Drs. Dhruv Khullar, Rachael Bedard & Mariela Glandt
Mariela Glandt
Harvard and Columbia trained endocrinologist; founder/CEO of Owna Health
Episode: Why Should We Trust GLP-1s? An Honest Conversation About Fighting Chronic Disease w Drs. Dhruv Khullar, Rachael Bedard & Mariela Glandt
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya
Director of the National Institutes of Health and Acting Director of the Centers for Disease Control
National Institutes of Health
Episode: A Conversation with Dr. Jay Bhattacharya: On the NIH, CDC, Funding, DEI & His Vision For Doing Science
Michael Green
Recent PhD graduate in Population Health Sciences and NIH grant recipient
Duke University
Episode: A Conversation with Dr. Jay Bhattacharya: On the NIH, CDC, Funding, DEI & His Vision For Doing Science
Ben Mazer
Physician and writer for The Atlantic
The Atlantic
Episode: Special Ep: What the Heck Just Happened with Moderna & the FDA? A Conversation w The Atlantic's Ben Mazer
Yesenia Muhammad
Advocate for informed consent in health decisions, mother, and health movement supporter.
Episode: A Conversation w A Group of Black Women - From Public Health, Medicine & MAHA - About Health & Mistrust In America
Renee Mitchell
Founder of Breaking The Cycle Drop Corp, experienced challenges overcoming adversity, and politician.
Episode: A Conversation w A Group of Black Women - From Public Health, Medicine & MAHA - About Health & Mistrust In America
Denise Octavia Smith
Executive director of the National Association of Community Health Workers, community health worker.
Episode: A Conversation w A Group of Black Women - From Public Health, Medicine & MAHA - About Health & Mistrust In America
Alexandra Thompson
Policy consultant, works on digital communications, with lived experience in healthcare.
Episode: A Conversation w A Group of Black Women - From Public Health, Medicine & MAHA - About Health & Mistrust In America

Hosts

Brinda Adhikari
Former executive producer of 'The Problem with Jon Stewart' and host of 'Why Should I Trust You?', bringing extensive expertise in media commentary and public health discussions.
Tom Johnson
Former executive producer of 'The Circus', co-host of 'Why Should I Trust You?', offering insights as a veteran TV news journalist related to public health and trust issues.
Dr. Maggie Bartlett
Virologist and assistant research professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, providing scientific expertise and discussion facilitation on health topics.
Dr. Mark Abdelmalek
Skin cancer surgeon, medical journalist, and dermatologist, contributing clinical insights and health discussions for the podcast.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 160 ratings
  • Charlatanism is not legitimate policy making

    Is big pharma motivated by greed? Sure. Is America's health bad relative to its wealth? Yes. Does any of that suddenly mean paranoid laypeople like RFK Jr and every other "wellness" expert who has no professional medical training have the legitimate authority to dictate health policy? No. Internet access and half-baked Facebook medical conspiracies do not make you a medical expert. If you want to kid yourself into denying all of the lives saved by vaccines over the last hundred years plea... more

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    YourFriend63
    United States21 days ago
  • Pretentious Hosts

    I’m having a hard time getting through this podcast. As someone who has lost trust in the mainstream health system, I find the inherent elitist attitude of these people to be off putting. I appreciate the attempts to understand MAHA but they’re still missing the mark. It just seems like a strategy and not genuine. No thanks! That just makes you part of the problem.

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    13Moons1209
    United States3 months ago
  • Had high hopes for this show

    The concept of the show, had great intentions but the execution of the concept and content is extremely lacking in multiple ways.

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    Gotchayeah
    United States3 months ago
  • Really disappointing

    Sad what this podcast has become

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    hou756
    United States3 months ago
  • "Tested against placebo"

    This is wrong. So frustrating to hear people state as fact what they clearly aren't informed about. You don't realize your bias but this has been clearly explained by RFK and DarkHorse pod hosts among others.

    Would be better if you questioned your "known facts" before stating as if they're true when perhaps you haven't yet awakened to reality.

    Also the female moderator makes herself sound like a complete idiot throughout the interview. Interrupting to divert from important points and "yo" and ... more

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    LeahPDX
    United States4 months ago

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Many comments highlight the podcast's success in promoting dialogue across different perspectives, effectively contributing to public health discourse and rebuilding trust.
Positive reviews note the hosts' ability to engage with complex issues while remaining respectful and empathetic, appealing to an audience that values constructive conversation.
Listeners appreciate the podcast's willingness to tackle challenging topics surrounding trust in science and public health, often expressing gratitude for the balanced discussions and expert insights.

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A Conversation w A Group of Black Women - From Public Health, Medicine & MAHA - About Health & Mistrust In America
Q: What has your experience been dealing with the health care system as a patient?
Many participants share that they did not receive the necessary support or understanding from healthcare providers during their critical health issues.
A Conversation w Invivyd's Marc Elia + Dr. Michael Mina: On Monoclonal Antibodies, Treatment v Prevention, and Giving Patients Options
Q: Can you talk about the societal impact of monoclonals as an alternative to vaccines?
Michael highlights monoclonals as both treatment and preventive measures, and the importance of offering options to the public.
A Conversation w Invivyd's Marc Elia + Dr. Michael Mina: On Monoclonal Antibodies, Treatment v Prevention, and Giving Patients Options
Q: Marc, take us back to COVID. Tell us about your experience with COVID and how did it change your outlook?
Marc discusses his motivation and involvement in monoclonals after reading extensively about the virus and experiencing COVID himself.
A Conversation w Dr Sue Kressly, AAP: On Tension w HHS, Boycotting ACIP, Pharma Influence and On a Path Forward
Q: So, why should the American people trust the AAP?
The AAP is made up of individual members who advocate for the health and well-being of children, emphasizing their commitment to child health.
A Conversation w Dr Sue Kressly, AAP: On Tension w HHS, Boycotting ACIP, Pharma Influence and On a Path Forward
Q: How did we get here? What led to this fight?
The AAP rejected CDC guidelines and took legal action against HHS, claiming scientific rigor and transparency were lacking in their processes, leading to a significant conflict.

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A weekly show featuring bold and uncompromising conversations about the decline of trust in science and public health. The hosts, a diverse panel of experienced journalists and healthcare professionals, explore a variety of pressing issues surrounding scientific credibility, vaccination hesitancy, and the influence of media on public perception. The series aims to foster understanding across different viewpoints while addressing the complexities of trust in health systems, especially during crisis moments like the COVID-19 pandemic. By bringing in experts from various fields, the discussions provide a comprehensive look at why trust is eroding and what steps can be taken to rebuild it, making it a thought-provoking choice for listeners inte... more

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1. Dhruv Khullar
2. Mariela Glandt
3. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya
4. Michael Green
5. Ben Mazer
6. Yesenia Muhammad
7. Renee Mitchell
8. Denise Octavia Smith

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