Best Dr. Jonathan Howard Podcasts (2025)

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Insights from the SPARTAN Study with Drs. Jonathan Barratt and Shikha Wadhwani 25:08

1d ago25:08

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In this episode, Drs. Jonathan Barratt and Shikha Wadhwani discuss findings from the SPARTAN study, a Phase 2 open-label, single-arm trial evaluating sparsentan in 12 treatment-naïve patients with IgA nephropathy. The conversation explores the trial’s design, including assessments of proteinuria reduction and urinary biomarkers to better understand…

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Resignation Petition Against RFK Jr. Gains Momentum in Public Health 1:02:21

4d ago1:02:21

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Public health leaders, scientists, and concerned citizens are rallying together to demand accountability from RFK Jr. His recent decisions and rhetoric have ignited a firestorm of criticism, raising alarms about the future of public health in America. A new petition calls for his immediate resignation, citing dangerous policies, lack of scientific …

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Discovering and Using Your Gifts and Talents in College: Dr. Shandra and Dr. Dar 37:29

5d ago37:29

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In this episode of Academic Survival, Dr. Shandra and Dr. Dar dive into the topic of discovering and using your gifts and talents—especially for students and young professionals. The conversation explores the differences between knowing, using, and figuring out your unique strengths. Drs. Dar and Shandra share personal stories about their journeys …

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Dealing with Feelings w/ Dr. Marc Brackett 55:57

7d ago55:57

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This week, Scott sits down with Dr. Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Dealing with Feelings: Use Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want. Together, they explore why so many of us struggle to manage our emotions and what we can do about it. Dr. Brackett explains the importance of co-regula…

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The Politics of COVID Origins with Dr. Philipp Markolin PhD 2:11:07

13d ago2:11:07

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In this episode of We Want Them Infected, Dr. Jonathan Howard and Wendy Orent unpack the shocking CDC shooting in Atlanta, which many are calling “public health’s January 6th.” They trace how years of anti-science rhetoric from figures like RFK Jr., Jay Bhattacharya, and Vinay Prasad have fueled violent consequences. They also welcome their first g…

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Rethinking Time and the Myth of Urgency w/ Chris Guillebeau 43:02

21d ago43:02

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This week Scott speaks with author, entrepreneur, and world traveler Chris Guillebeau, best known for The Art of Non-Conformity and his latest book, Time Anxiety: The Illusion of Urgency and a Better Way to Live. Chris unpacks the concept of time anxiety—the persistent feeling that we’re running out of time—and explains why it’s different from FOMO…

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Vinay Prasad Fired from the FDA: How It Really Went Down 1:09:43

1M ago1:09:43

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In this episode, we break down the high-profile firing of Dr. Vinay Prasad from his FDA leadership post. Once hailed as a contrarian voice in medicine, Prasad quickly became a polarizing figure both inside and outside the agency. We explore the tangled web of political infighting, pressure from Big Pharma, the biotech industry, and conspiracy theor…

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Can You Really Change Your Personality? w/ Olga Khazan 48:29

1M ago48:29

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This week Scott speaks with journalist and Atlantic staff writer Olga Khazan about her latest book, Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change. Olga shares her personal journey experimenting with ways to reshape her own personality—armed with insights from the latest psychological research. Together, she and Scott explore whether…

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When Anti-Vaxxers Get Power 1:16:12

1M ago1:16:12

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What happens when the loudest anti-vaccine voices stop podcasting and start running the FDA? In this explosive episode, Jonathan Howard and Wendy unpack how Drs. Marty Makary and Vinay Prasad — once champions of vaccine skepticism — are now in charge of public health policy… and finding themselves at war with the very conspiracy movement they court…

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Did Vaccine Myocarditis Destroy Trust in Public Health? 1:24:36

2M ago1:24:36

1:24:36

Dr. Jonathan Howard and Wendy Orent unpack the ongoing collapse of trust in America’s public health institutions, focusing on how FDA leaders Marty McCarey and Vinay Prasad weaponized vaccine myocarditis to undermine COVID vaccination efforts. With pediatric illnesses rising and the agency under fire from both scientists and extremists, this episod…

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Debunking the Genius Myth w/ Helen Lewis 1:07:11

2M ago1:07:11

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This week, Scott sits down with acclaimed journalist and Atlantic staff writer Helen Lewis to explore her latest book, The Genius Myth: A Curious History of a Dangerous Idea. Together, they examine how society defines—and often distorts—the concept of genius. Helen argues that there’s no universal, objective definition of genius, and that the peopl…

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When Anti-Vax Ideology Takes Over the FDA: The Prasad-Makary Playbook 1:26:01

2M ago1:26:01

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The FDA is unraveling. Scientists are being fired, vaccine access is shrinking, and top researchers are fleeing the country. And at the center of the storm? RFK Jr.'s appointees—Marty Makary and Vinay Prasad—men who once sat behind keyboards criticizing pandemic policy, now wield real power with devastating results. In this week's episode, Jonathan…

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How U.S. Vaccine Policy Became a Public Health Nightmare 1:42:38

2M ago1:42:38

1:42:38

On this explosive Independence Day episode of We Want Them Infected, hosts Dr. Jonathan Howard and Wendy Orent unravel a sobering transformation in U.S. public health. With agencies like the ACIP and NIH now steered by politically motivated leaders like RFK Jr., Vinay Prasad, and Jay Bhattacharya, science is taking a backseat to ideology. They dive…

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Embracing Neurodiversity w/ Robin Ince 57:17

2M ago57:17

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This week, Scott sits down with English comedian, author, and BBC radio host Robin Ince. Known for co-presenting The Infinite Monkey Cage alongside physicist Brian Cox, Robin brings his signature wit and wisdom to a deeply personal and socially relevant conversation. The episode centers around Robin’s new book, Normal Weird and Weirdly Normal: Adve…

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FDA Power Grab? Vina Prasad’s Promotions and the Firing Fallout 1:07:29

2M ago1:07:29

1:07:29

In this powerful and deeply unsettling episode, Jonathan and Wendy take listeners on a guided tour of the growing dysfunction at America’s top public health agencies. They expose the political entrenchment of ideologues like Vina Prasad and Marty Makary, the purging of veteran FDA scientists like Nicole Verdun, and the accelerating efforts to rubbe…

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The Science of Inspiring Leadership w/ Dr. Adam Galinsky 1:00:09

3M ago1:00:09

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This week, Scott welcomes Dr. Adam Galinsky, Professor at Columbia Business School and author of Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others. Together, they explore what makes a truly inspiring leader—and how anyone, regardless of title or position, can develop the qualities to lead with vision, courage, and impact. Dr. Galinsky sha…

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Jay Bhattacharya Testifies While the NIH Crumbles 1:26:30

3M ago1:26:30

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In this explosive episode, Jonathan Howard and Wendy Orent confront the accelerating dismantling of America’s public health infrastructure. They begin with the NIH staff revolt—documented in the newly published Bethesda Declaration—and Jay Bhattacharya’s astonishing lack of awareness during Senate testimony. From there, they shift to RFK Jr.’s cont…

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Pandemic Propaganda and the People Who Profit from It 1:22:05

3M ago1:22:05

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Dr. Jonathan Howard and Wendy Orent tear apart David Zweig’s controversial book on school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Orent, who penned a scathing review, joins to dissect Zweig’s misleading statistics, glaring omissions (like Delta and Omicron), and his cozy alignment with figures like Jay Bhattacharya and Marty Makary. The conversation…

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Turning Ideas Into Action w/ Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle 54:50

3M ago54:50

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This week, Scott welcomes Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, senior research scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and Director of the Creativity and Emotions Lab. They dive into Dr. Pringle’s new book, The Creativity Choice: The Science of Making Decisions to Turn Ideas Into Action, which offers research-backed guidance on transforming …

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From Podocyte to Patient: The Pathophysiology of FSGS 28:39

3M ago28:39

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In this episode, Drs. Tobias Huber and Chris Gisler take a deep dive into the critical role of podocytes in kidney health and their involvement in the development and progression of FSGS. They explore how podocyte injury leads to the breakdown of the glomerular filtration barrier and the emergence of proteinuria. They highlight the intertwined role…

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Prasad, McCary, and the Booster Backpedal 1:21:30

3M ago1:21:30

1:21:30

When the loudest critics of COVID mitigation take power, their tune changes—but not for the better. In this episode, Jonathan and Wendy unravel the contradictions and consequences of new booster guidelines championed by Drs. Makary and Prasad. Once RCT absolutists, they now admit boosters are vital for the elderly—but block access for the rest, cit…

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Designing Your Dream Life w/Sahil Bloom 55:31

3M ago55:31

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This week, Scott sits down with Sahil Bloom—investor, creator, and New York Times bestselling author of The Five Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life. Sahil shares his powerful philosophy that the most meaningful transformations in life come not from finding the right answers, but from asking the right questions. Togeth…

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The Hypocrisy of the New Medical Establishment 58:36

4M ago58:36

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Dr. Jonathan Howard and Wendy Orent unpack the deep ironies and ethical contradictions behind recent appointments at the NIH and FDA. From once-demanded randomized controlled trials now deemed “not always necessary,” to the political operatives now at the helm of America’s public health infrastructure, the duo explores how power rewrites principles…

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AI Approvals for Drugs, But RCTs for Vaccines? 1:19:31

4M ago1:19:31

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Dr. Jonathan Howard and Wendy Orent examine the alarming elevation of wellness influencer Casey Means as Surgeon General nominee, despite lacking a medical license or conventional medical credibility. They delve into Vinay Prasad’s appointment as head of vaccine regulation, scrutinizing his past critiques of RCT deficiencies—and the impossible stan…

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Breaking the Stigma w/Mayim Bialik and Jonathan Cohen 1:12:30

4M ago1:12:30

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This week, Scott is joined by the multitalented Mayim Bialik and Jonathan Cohen. You might know Mayim as the star of Blossom and The Big Bang Theory, or as the former host of Jeopardy!, but she’s also a neuroscientist with a PhD from UCLA and the creator of the popular mental health podcast Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown. Jonathan Cohen, her co-host and …

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Julio Hernandez, Sanctuary 1:04:19

4M ago1:04:19

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In this episode we are joined by Rev. Julio Hernandez, Executive Director of the Congregation Action Network, based in DC and serving the DC, Maryland, Virginia area (aka the DMV). We invited Julio to talk with us on Freedom Road about the nearly invisible struggle taking place in the immigrant community in the U.S.. They are receiving the tip of t…

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RFK Jr., COVID Vaccines & the Assault on Public Health 1:03:35

4M ago1:03:35

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Dr. Jonathan Howard and Wendy Orent return to discuss the alarming direction of U.S. public health, focusing on RFK Jr.’s misinformation campaign about vaccines, the threat of COVID booster access disappearing under political pressure, and the erosion of CDC authority. They critique the hypocrisy of figures like Marty Makary and Vinay Prasad who no…

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Soft Eugenics and the New Normal of Public Health 1:22:04

4M ago1:22:04

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In this episode, Jonathan and Wendy reunite to unpack an overwhelming cascade of public health failures. From the misuse of "soft eugenics" rhetoric to justify vaccine hesitancy, to the measles outbreaks being minimized and blamed on migrants and past COVID policies, they trace the unraveling of scientific integrity under the new administration. Th…

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Our Academic Story: Dr. Shandra and Dr. Dar 36:57

4M ago36:57

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In this episode Dr. Shandra and Dr. Dar come together to share their personal journeys from challenging beginnings to academic and professional success. They reflect on overcoming adversity, building resilience, and the importance of seeking and accepting help along the way. Both hosts discuss their struggles with confidence, academics, and family …

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Rise Above with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman (Interviewed by Dr. Jonathan Haidt) 48:22

4M ago48:22

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In a special role-reversal episode of The Psychology Podcast, Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman is interviewed by renowned social psychologist Dr. Jonathan Haidt to discuss Scott’s brand-new book, Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower Yourself, and Realize Your Full Potential. This powerful conversation explores how modern culture can reinforce limi…

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Rev. Dr. Charles “Chaz” Lattimore Howard 1:04:40

4M ago1:04:40

1:04:40

This episode we are joined by Rev. Dr. Charles Lattimore Howard, the University Chaplain and Vice President for Social Equity and Community at the University of Pennsylvania, his alma mater. Rev. Dr. Lattimore Howard is also the author of several books, including: The Souls of Poor Folk, The Awe and The Awful, Black Theology as Mass Movement, and P…

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Radical Listening with Robert Biswas-Diener and Christian van Nieuwerburgh 54:01

5M ago54:01

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This week Scott is joined by Robert Biswas-Diener and Christian van Nieuwerburgh, pioneers in positive psychology coaching and co-authors of the new book Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection. Together, they share powerful insights on how to deepen our conversations and relationships through the transformative practice of radical listening.…

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Leaving MAGA with Rich Logis 1:05:07

5M ago1:05:07

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This episode we are joined by, Rich Logis, former MAGA podcaster who is now the founding executive director of Leaving MAGA and author of the short e-book, My MAGA Odyssey, available at LeavingMaga.com. We’d love to hear your thoughts. Thread or Insta Lisa @lisasharper or to Freedom Road @freedomroad.us. We're also on Substack! So be sure to subscr…

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The Day the NIH Fired 1200 Scientists 1:08:09

5M ago1:08:09

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On this week's episode of We Want Them Infected, Jonathan Howard and Wendy Orent dive into the apocalyptic headlines coming out of U.S. public health agencies. From mass firings at the NIH and FDA, to the appointment of anti-vaccine ideologues like Jay Bhattacharya and Marty Makary, this episode chronicles the rapid unraveling of institutional scie…

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CDC Collapse in Real Time 1:41:40

5M ago1:41:40

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In their most urgent and emotionally charged episode yet, Dr. Jonathan Howard and science journalist Wendy Orent confront the accelerating unraveling of public health institutions in the United States under the RFK Jr. administration. They open with a flood of disturbing headlines: Peter Marks, the nation’s top vaccine expert, has been ousted. Meas…

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Intro to FSGS - Dr. Howard Trachtman 34:19

5M ago34:19

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Title: Intro to FSGS Episode Description: In this episode of the Rare Kidney Disease Show, Howard Trachtman, Adjunct Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Michigan, and Chris Gisler, medical director at Travere Therapeutics, explore the complexities of FSGS, covering its pathophysiology, classifications, and clinical presentation. They discu…

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Multiple Intelligences w/ Dr. Howard Gardner 1:06:47

5M ago1:06:47

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In this special episode, Scott welcomes the legendary Dr. Howard Gardner, a developmental psychologist and professor at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education. Best known for his groundbreaking Theory of Multiple Intelligences, Dr. Gardner’s 1983 book Frames of Mind challenged the traditional view of intelligence as a singular ability measured by I…

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Isaac Samuel Villegas “Migrant God: A Christian Vision for Immigrant Justice” 57:26

5M ago57:26

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This episode we are joined by Isaac Samuel Villegas, author of the new book, MIGRANT GOD: A Christian Vision for Immigrant Justice. We’d love to hear your thoughts. Thread or Insta Lisa @lisasharper or to Freedom Road @freedomroad.us. We're also on Substack! So be sure to subscribe to freedomroad.substack.com. And, keep sharing the podcast with you…

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Misguided Theories & Missing Data: Revisiting the GBD’s Legacy 1:05:32

5M ago1:05:32

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This episode critically examines In COVID's Wake by Princeton professors Steven M. and Francis Lee, focusing on their defense of the Great Barrington Declaration. Dr. Jonathan Howard and Wendy Orent argue that the authors downplay the catastrophic errors of the GBD architects, who pushed for herd immunity through mass infection while opposing vacci…

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RFK Jr. Wanted to “Study” Vaccines—Now a Child Is Dead 1:13:46

6M ago1:13:46

1:13:46

In this episode of Therapy Time with Jonathan and Wendy, hosts Dr. Jonathan Howard and Wendy Orent dive into the growing measles outbreak in the U.S. and how it exposes the deadly consequences of RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine agenda. With 259 cases in Texas alone, including 34 hospitalizations and two deaths, the hosts discuss how this outbreak was entire…

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Magic, Skepticism, and Success w/ Dr. Richard Wiseman 1:06:16

6M ago1:06:16

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This week, Scott is joined by Dr. Richard Wiseman, a psychologist renowned for his work on magic, illusion, deception, luck, and self-development. As the UK's only Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire, Dr. Wiseman has published over 100 academic papers and authored bestselling books such as The Luck…

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Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac “Christ in the Rubble” 1:04:33

6M ago1:04:33

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This episode, we are joined by Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac, Director of the Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice—a project of the Bethlehem Bible College—and Pastor of the Christmas Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem. Rev. Dr. Munther is the author of The Other Side of the Wall: A Palestinian Christian Narrative of Lament and Hope and his new…

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Measles Outbreak Exposes His Anti-Vaccine Legacy 1:14:20

6M ago1:14:20

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Jonathan Howard and Wendy Orent analyze the confirmation of Jay Bhattacharya to the NIH, lamenting the Senate’s failure to scrutinize his history of COVID misinformation. They discuss RFK Jr.’s unexpected pro-vaccine article in response to the Texas measles outbreak, highlighting how real-world responsibility has forced him into an awkward position…

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No Flu Shots Next Year? RFK Jr. Cancels Key FDA Meeting 51:19

6M ago51:19

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Dr. Jonathan Howard and Wendy Orent discuss the growing public health disasters under RFK Jr.’s leadership at HHS. They cover the first measles death of a child in over 30 years, the cancellation of a crucial flu vaccine advisory meeting, and the termination of funding for a promising oral COVID vaccine trial. Meanwhile, RFK Jr. moves to eliminate …

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Does Telepathy Exist? w/ Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell 1:02:21

6M ago1:02:21

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This week, Scott is joined by Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell—an integrative medical doctor, neuropsychiatrist, and researcher of extraordinary states of consciousness. Dr. Powell's research explores the neuroscience behind psychic phenomena, telepathy, and the incredible abilities of autistic savants. She is the author of "The ESP Enigma: The Scientific …

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Mass Firings at the NIH & CDC: What Comes Next? 1:00:43

6M ago1:00:43

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Jonathan Howard and Wendy Orent discuss the devastating consequences of public health misinformation, the rise of RFK Jr.'s influence, and the sweeping purges at institutions like the CDC, FDA, and NIH. They examine how once-dismissive medical professionals are now reckoning with the damage as funding cuts and anti-vaccine policies take hold. The h…

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The Medical Leaders Who Refused to Stand Up 1:04:02

7M ago1:04:02

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Jonathan Howard and Wendy Orent discuss the disastrous confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as head of the HHS and the broader failure of medical and political leaders to confront misinformation. They highlight how figures like Adam Sifu, Jeffrey Flier, and Stanford President Jonathan Levin failed to challenge the growing anti-science movement, no…

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A Legacy of Social Psychology w/ Dr. Elliot Aronson & Dr. Joshua Aronson 1:18:12

7M ago1:18:12

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In this special episode, Scott is joined by two legendary figures in social psychology: Dr. Elliot Aronson and his son, Dr. Joshua Aronson. At 93, Elliot Aronson remains a towering influence in psychology, known for pioneering the Jigsaw Classroom—a groundbreaking cooperative learning technique that reduces interethnic hostility and enhances learni…

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The War on Science: Trump’s Purge of Public Health Experts 1:16:05

7M ago1:16:05

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In this episode of We Want Them Infected, Dr. Jonathan Howard and Wendy Orent discuss the catastrophic turn of events in public health and science policy under the Trump administration. RFK Jr. is poised to take control of the U.S. Health Department, the NIH has been gutted, and the CDC is actively censoring critical data. They examine how misinfor…

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Ilana Trachtman, Ain’t No Back on a Merry-Go-Round 1:02:13

7M ago1:02:13

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In this episode, we are joined by documentary filmmaker, Ilana Thrachtman, director of several films, most recently, “Ain’t No Back on a Merry-Go-Round” about the 1960 Civil Rights Movement in Washington DC that you never heard of. This is a powerful film that resonates with us today. It reminds us of where we’ve been in a not-too-distant America a…

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