Best with Dan and Cannon Podcasts (2025)

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Sean Spicer on Why Legacy Media Is Failing, Trump’s Impact & the Future of GOP Messaging 53:06

4d ago53:06

53:06

In this episode of DC EKG, Joe Grogan sits down with Sean Spicer, former White House Press Secretary and host of The Sean Spicer Show. Spicer shares his experiences from working in various political roles, his thoughts on Republican strategies for the midterms, and the challenges of communicating healthcare policies. The discussion also delves into…

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Stephen Parente on How Transparency Can Fix U.S. Healthcare Costs 59:57

5d ago59:57

59:57

Stephen Parente, former White House Chief Economist for Health Policy and current Minnesota Insurance Industry Chair of Health Finance and Associate Dean at the Carlson School of Management, joins host Joe Grogan to discuss the state of healthcare transparency. They dive into the pros and cons of price transparency, the impact of the No Surprises A…

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Sammy Sosa pays tribute to fellow Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg (Hour 1) 47:02

7d ago47:02

47:02

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Crane Kenney talks 2027 MLB All-Star Game coming to Wrigley Field (Hour 2) 41:20

7d ago41:20

41:20

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S5 Ep9 Better Humans, Better Doctors 48:46

12d ago48:46

48:46

In this episode, Chief Medical Officer Dan Dworkis interviews Dr. Sean Griffiths, who shares his experiences and insights from his training and career in emergency medicine, both within the United States Air Force and civilian practice. The two talk through the stark differences between various emergency care environments, the importance of leaders…

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Bob Nightengale talks latest surrounding Cubs & White Sox as deadline looms (Hour 1) 46:06

13d ago46:06

46:06

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Chris Flexen talks how Cubs can bounce back, Jonathan Cannon talks White Sox's young arms (Hour 2) 42:48

13d ago42:48

42:48

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Dan Troy on the FDA, Free Speech, and the Future of Drug Innovation 59:57

19d ago59:57

59:57

In this episode of DC EKG, host Joe Grogan sits down with Dan Troy, former Chief Counsel of the FDA and a nationally recognized expert on healthcare law and the First Amendment. They explore Troy’s unique journey from free speech litigator to one of the FDA’s top legal voices, examining how the agency regulates what drugmakers, doctors, and compani…

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Jed Hoyer knows the pressure is on for the Cubs ahead of trade deadline (Hour 1) 44:49

21d ago44:49

44:49

In the first hour, David Haugh and Bruce Levine discuss how Jed Hoyer sounded like he understood the urgency of the trade deadline nearing for the Cubs in his media availability yesterday, they talked with Cubs bench coach Ryan Flaherty on the ascendance of the team rising to 1st place in the NL, and then had some fun with Bruce and Paul Sullivan a…

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Owen Caissie: Pete Crow-Armstrong is 'the most gifted ballplayer I've ever played with' (Hour 2) 45:27

21d ago45:27

45:27

In the second hour, David Haugh and Bruce Levine talk with Cubs #1 prospect Owen Caissie on the noise he's heard surrounding the trade deadline and his path to the majors, they discuss if Luis Robert Jr. will stay with the White Sox past the trade deadline, and debate if the Cubs patience is running thin with Matt Shaw at 3B.…

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S5 Ep8 "The President's been shot." - Shock Trauma with Dr. David Gens 54:43

26d ago54:43

54:43

This week's episode features Preston's conversation with Dr. David Gens, who is best known as the trauma surgeon who treated Ronald Reagan after he was shot in 1981. Dr. Gens remains an attending surgeon at Shock Trauma and is also one of the most influential trauma resident educators worldwide. [10:25] Residue, Acute Stress, & Long-term Stress - D…

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Michael Busch talks his breakout season, his lunch date with Bruce (Hour 1) 44:54

28d ago44:54

44:54

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White Sox director of amateur scouting Mike Shirley previews the MLB Draft (Hour 2) 46:27

28d ago46:27

46:27

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Cliff Politte discusses the 2005 White Sox's reunion weekend (Hour 3) 22:07

28d ago22:07

22:07

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Dan Kantrovitz previews 2026 MLB Draft, talks Cubs' farm system (Hour 1) 46:43

1M ago46:43

46:43

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Reese McGuire discusses finding his role with the Cubs (Hour 2) 41:54

1M ago41:54

41:54

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S5 Ep7 Dr. Jeremy Cannon on Military Medical Readiness and Project 100k 46:28

1M ago46:28

46:28

On this episode, initially released in March 2025 as a collaboration with The Emergency Mind Podcast, Chief Medical Officer Dan Dworkis speaks with Dr. Jeremy Cannon. They delve deeply into military medical readiness and the intriguing concept of the "peacetime effect”. Whether you're in the military or a civilian, you'll gain insights into optimiz…

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Cubs hitting coach Dustin Kelly talks lineup construction (Hour 1) 45:38

1M ago45:38

45:38

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White Sox director of hitting Ryan Fuller joins the show (Hour 2) 43:31

1M ago43:31

43:31

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Dan Wilson, Steve Stone interviews (Hour 2) 43:10

2M ago43:10

43:10

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Sammy Sosa made his return to Wrigley Field & joins us to discuss it (Hour 1) 44:11

2M ago44:11

44:11

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Sammy Sosa discusses his return to Wrigley Field 14:57

2M ago14:57

14:57

Bruce Levine and David Haugh were joined by Cubs legend Sammy Sosa to discuss his return to Wrigley Field on Friday. It marked the first time in 21 years that Sosa was back at the famous ballpark.

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S5 Ep6 Strength, Conditioning, and The Philosophy Booth with Will Greenberg 1:08:30

2M ago1:08:30

1:08:30

This Teamcast episode is brought to you by Harry Moffitt, MCTI Director for Australia and New Zealand. During the last NFL season, Harry had the opportunity to speak with Will Greenberg, the Buffalo Bills' Head of Performance and Strength and Conditioning (S&C). Will is a wonderful human being and a great friend of the MCTI community. He describes …

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Gene Lamont interview, Chin Music (Hour 2) 42:01

2M ago42:01

42:01

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White Sox trade Andrew Vaughn, Jameson Taillon interview (Hour 1) 41:38

2M ago41:38

41:38

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How to Rescue Medicare and Rebuild America’s Health Insurance Market with Michael Cannon 58:56

2M ago58:56

58:56

In this episode, Michael F. Cannon, the Cato Institute’s Director of Health Policy Studies, dives into the policy decisions that shaped Medicare and fundamentally distorted the U.S. health insurance market. From how tax incentives nudged Americans into employer-sponsored plans to the unintended consequences that left many seniors uninsured, Cannon …

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Brad Keller talks Cubs bullpen's strong performance (Hour 1) 45:14

2M ago45:14

45:14

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Brooks Boyer talks Justin Ishbia's role & Mike Tauchman discusses White Sox's strong performance lately (Hour 2) 1:13:59

2M ago1:13:59

1:13:59

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S5 Ep5 Dr. Angus Fletcher and the Extraordinary World 1:10:46

2M ago1:10:46

1:10:46

In this episode of The Teamcast, Dr. Angus Fletcher joins Preston Cline to discuss the crucial role of "productive discomfort" and honesty in personal and professional growth. They explore how embracing emotional challenges, rather than shielding individuals from them, is vital for true learning and resilience. Angus describes his concept of "story…

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Reds manager Terry Francona shares his baseball knowledge with us (Hour 1) 44:22

2M ago44:22

44:22

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Justin Turner discusses his role on the Cubs, in the clubhouse (Hour 2) 43:33

2M ago43:33

43:33

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Matt Shaw, Bruce Bochy interviews (Hour 2) 44:15

3M ago44:15

44:15

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Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to shine, White Sox demote Andrew Vaughn & Tim Elko (Hour 1) 44:40

3M ago44:40

44:40

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Peter Pitts on Navigating FDA Bureaucracy and Unlocking Health Innovation 46:17

3M ago46:17

46:17

In this conversation, Joe Grogan interviews Peter Pitts, a former FDA associate commissioner and current president of the Center for Medicine and the Public Interest. They discuss the role of FDA advisory committees, the importance of transparency in regulatory processes, and the intersection of vaccination and nutrition in public health. Pitts emp…

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S5 Ep4 Rehumanizing Human Performance with Gloria Park 54:15

3M ago54:15

54:15

In this week's episode, MCTI's Chief Medical Officer, Dan Dworkis, interviews Gloria Park. Gloria is a specialist in sports performance and positive psychology. She shares her unique path from competitive figure skating to optimizing human performance, highlighting the critical roles of emotions, stress management, and social dynamics. She also exp…

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Colin Rea discusses his emergence in the Cubs rotation (Hour 1) 44:13

3M ago44:13

44:13

In the first hour, David Haugh and Bruce Levine discuss Pete Crow-Armstrong continuing to show off in a big way for the Cubs, they also talk to their Pitcher Colin Rea on his emergence into the Cubs rotation, and discuss a young Sox player that's giving a strong impression so far.

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Chase Meidroth discusses his approach, experience with White Sox (Hour 2) 44:43

3M ago44:43

44:43

In the second hour, David Haugh and Bruce Levine discuss recent comments from White Sox GM Chris Getz not having a plan for their closer role, they then talk to their young infielder Chase Meidroth on his ascendance so far in 2025, and discuss how the new Cubs prospect Moises Ballesteros could mesh in with the team this season.…

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Tevi Troy on Power, Politics, and the Fight to Reclaim Big Pharma’s Image 47:01

3M ago47:01

47:01

In this episode of DC EKG, host Joe Grogan interviews historian and political veteran Tevi Troy about the complex relationship between U.S. presidents and powerful industries. They discuss themes from his book The Power and the Money: The Epic Clashes Between Commanders in Chief and Titans of Industry and his op-ed In Defense of Big Pharma. The con…

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Iowa Cubs pitching coach Anthony Cougoule shares insight on Cade Horton (Hour 1) 44:17

3M ago44:17

44:17

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Steve Stone: White Sox have shown glimmers of good baseball (Hour 2) 42:37

3M ago42:37

42:37

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S5 Ep3 Eric Karp: From NSW to Axiom Space and the Evolution of DR5 1:15:47

3M ago1:15:47

1:15:47

In this episode, we sit down with Eric Karp, former Naval Special Warfare operator and a pivotal contributor to the evolution of MCTI Research. Eric played a central role in the development and refinement of the DR5 model, a framework for thriving under pressure and uncertainty. Now with Axiom Space, Eric shares his insights on cultivating human po…