<![CDATA[The Wooden Teeth Show]]>cdab0881-cf7d-5af0-92e6-c1157244b012Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:30:07 +0000Captivate.fmJake Williamshttps://artwork.captivate.fm/14ba172b-508d-49f2-846f-ad9d7a21a510/hc-woodenteeth-podcast-logo-digital.jpgThe Wooden Teeth ShowJake WilliamsJake WilliamsGovernment, elections, historical myths, webs of influence – they’re all affecting your health more than you think.https://www.woodenteethshow.com/episodes/falseepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/the-wooden-teeth-show/nopodcastDoes Public Health Need MAHA?Does Public Health Need MAHA?Dr. Craig Spencer recently authored a piece in The Atlantic in which he contends that the field of public health must swallow its pride and admit where the insurgent MAHA movement is right. Jake and Dr. Spencer discuss the critique he lays out in his writing, as well as the backlash Dr. Spencer received after the article was published.

]]>Dr. Craig Spencer recently authored a piece in The Atlantic in which he contends that the field of public health must swallow its pride and admit where the insurgent MAHA movement is right. Jake and Dr. Spencer discuss the critique he lays out in his writing, as well as the backlash Dr. Spencer received after the article was published.

]]>722c745d-245e-436a-a813-f924d5397629Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -060040:38falsefullHow Did New Mexico Make Child Care Free?How Did New Mexico Make Child Care Free?New Mexico recently became the first state in the nation to offer free access to childcare for all, regardless of income, saving the average family $12,000 per year. Jake speaks with James Jimenez, Executive Director of New Mexico Voices for Children Action Fund, to discover how this breakthrough was achieved.

]]>New Mexico recently became the first state in the nation to offer free access to childcare for all, regardless of income, saving the average family $12,000 per year. Jake speaks with James Jimenez, Executive Director of New Mexico Voices for Children Action Fund, to discover how this breakthrough was achieved.

]]>c7baea72-6f19-4cd9-82a2-623f35a575f9Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:30:00 -060034:15falsefullBetter Health For Less Money In NCBetter Health For Less Money In NCNorth Carolina's Healthy Opportunities Pilots (HOP) is a Medicaid program that addresses healthy food, housing, interpersonal violence, and transportation. By keeping people healthy in their communities, the program has yielded savings of $164 per participant per month. The program is paused due to a budget impasse, but is poised to return. Jake explores HOP with Dr. Betsey Tilson, who served as State Health Director and Chief Medical Officer at the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services when HOP was rolled out, and is currently the Executive Director of Nurture NC, where she’s working to improve maternal health.

]]>North Carolina's Healthy Opportunities Pilots (HOP) is a Medicaid program that addresses healthy food, housing, interpersonal violence, and transportation. By keeping people healthy in their communities, the program has yielded savings of $164 per participant per month. The program is paused due to a budget impasse, but is poised to return. Jake explores HOP with Dr. Betsey Tilson, who served as State Health Director and Chief Medical Officer at the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services when HOP was rolled out, and is currently the Executive Director of Nurture NC, where she’s working to improve maternal health.

]]>7569e07a-6a1a-442b-a536-7fb98436eda6Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:20:00 -060029:10falsefullPhones in SchoolsPhones in SchoolsCan the real world compete with smartphones for our kids' attention? What is the goal and effect of policies that remove these devices from students' hands during the school day? These questions and more are covered in the conversation that Jake has with Casey Mock, Senior Policy Director for The Anxious Generation. 

]]>Can the real world compete with smartphones for our kids' attention? What is the goal and effect of policies that remove these devices from students' hands during the school day? These questions and more are covered in the conversation that Jake has with Casey Mock, Senior Policy Director for The Anxious Generation. 

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:6a078cec5dcb0c2a027aaa36Tue, 26 May 2026 16:00:00 -060028:18falsefullDisagree BetterDisagree BetterPolitical violence is becoming more common, and Americans report personal stress and dissatisfaction with the quality of our political dialogue. Disagree Better is an initiative that helps Americans engage in healthier conflict. Jake speaks with Marianne Viray, Disagree Better's Executive Director, about why they're taking on this challenge, and what they've learned along the way.

]]>Political violence is becoming more common, and Americans report personal stress and dissatisfaction with the quality of our political dialogue. Disagree Better is an initiative that helps Americans engage in healthier conflict. Jake speaks with Marianne Viray, Disagree Better's Executive Director, about why they're taking on this challenge, and what they've learned along the way.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:69f0e9f32430390690b53892Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:15:51 -060026:30falsefullUnhealthy GambleUnhealthy GambleAs legalized sports gambling has risen online, so has personal debt, bankruptcy, and even domestic violence. At least 8 million Americans now struggle with a gambling addiction. Jake speaks with Jonathan Cohen about policy responses to address this growing public health challenge. Cohen is the Sports Betting Policy Lead for the American Institute for Boys & Men and the author of Losing Big: America's Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling.

]]>As legalized sports gambling has risen online, so has personal debt, bankruptcy, and even domestic violence. At least 8 million Americans now struggle with a gambling addiction. Jake speaks with Jonathan Cohen about policy responses to address this growing public health challenge. Cohen is the Sports Betting Policy Lead for the American Institute for Boys & Men and the author of Losing Big: America's Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:69c2b8aef32f3a0a8409dc0fTue, 24 Mar 2026 16:34:20 -060028:30falsefullRegulating AI to Protect KidsRegulating AI to Protect KidsYouth are increasingly interacting with AI chatbots, and the risks to their wellbeing, including self harm, are becoming tragically apparent. Jake speaks with Amina Fazlullah, Head of Tech Policy Advocacy at Common Sense Media, about how we can responsibly regulate these platforms to protect kids.

]]>Youth are increasingly interacting with AI chatbots, and the risks to their wellbeing, including self harm, are becoming tragically apparent. Jake speaks with Amina Fazlullah, Head of Tech Policy Advocacy at Common Sense Media, about how we can responsibly regulate these platforms to protect kids.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:699e21b9e6d69066b23fc07aTue, 24 Feb 2026 22:17:30 -060023:34falsefullMasculinity & HealthMasculinity & HealthJake speaks with Brian Heilman of Movember to discuss the unique challenges of men's health, including the role of masculinity. Movember is a global annual event in November where people grow moustaches to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues. They invest those resources in projects, including the Real Face of Men's Health Report, which includes both a diagnosis of challenges, as well as highlights of what is working to improve men's health.

]]>Jake speaks with Brian Heilman of Movember to discuss the unique challenges of men's health, including the role of masculinity. Movember is a global annual event in November where people grow moustaches to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues. They invest those resources in projects, including the Real Face of Men's Health Report, which includes both a diagnosis of challenges, as well as highlights of what is working to improve men's health.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:6979163836288d4bf342f302Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:54:35 -060037:38falsefullRed Flag & Donna's LawRed Flag & Donna's LawIn a suicide-prevention double header, Jake is joined by Nacole Palmer, Executive Director of Maine Gun Safety Coalition, who just led a successful statewide ballot campaign to pass a "red flag" law. Then, Senator Cathy Kipp and Virginia Mack join the pod to discuss new legislation, sometimes called “Donna’s Law”, that passed this year in Colorado, which allows an individual to voluntarily and confidentially block themselves from a firearm purchase if they fear self-harm or suicide.

]]>In a suicide-prevention double header, Jake is joined by Nacole Palmer, Executive Director of Maine Gun Safety Coalition, who just led a successful statewide ballot campaign to pass a "red flag" law. Then, Senator Cathy Kipp and Virginia Mack join the pod to discuss new legislation, sometimes called “Donna’s Law”, that passed this year in Colorado, which allows an individual to voluntarily and confidentially block themselves from a firearm purchase if they fear self-harm or suicide.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:69446368c405f34d98f5b3a3Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:40:55 -060032:11falsefullHow Big Social Media Is Using the Courts to Thwart Efforts to Protect KidsHow Big Social Media Is Using the Courts to Thwart Efforts to Protect KidsAcross the country, tech companies are successfully suing to block laws aimed at protecting children online. Jake speaks with Holly Grosshans and Ariel Fox Johnson of Common Sense Media about how the industry is using the first amendment and federal law to skirt accountability, and they discuss how the places where the industry has lost in court may point a viable way forward to enforce regulation that mitigates the harms of social media on youth.

]]>Across the country, tech companies are successfully suing to block laws aimed at protecting children online. Jake speaks with Holly Grosshans and Ariel Fox Johnson of Common Sense Media about how the industry is using the first amendment and federal law to skirt accountability, and they discuss how the places where the industry has lost in court may point a viable way forward to enforce regulation that mitigates the harms of social media on youth.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:69260224bfe78b7e0e83f84fTue, 25 Nov 2025 19:31:17 -060033:10falsefull Mental Health Begins in the WombMental Health Begins in the WombOur mental health is impacted way before middle school. Jake speaks with Dr. Ayelet Talmi about the relevant influences within the first phase of life, how they impact the trajectory of a child's wellbeing, and what we should consequently pursue within public policy to improve outcomes for kids. Dr. Talmi is the Robert J. Harmon Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital Colorado, and she engages in integrated behavioral health and early childhood systems and workforce capacity building and implementation, direct service, scholarship, advocacy, and policy efforts in Colorado and nationally.

]]>Our mental health is impacted way before middle school. Jake speaks with Dr. Ayelet Talmi about the relevant influences within the first phase of life, how they impact the trajectory of a child's wellbeing, and what we should consequently pursue within public policy to improve outcomes for kids. Dr. Talmi is the Robert J. Harmon Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital Colorado, and she engages in integrated behavioral health and early childhood systems and workforce capacity building and implementation, direct service, scholarship, advocacy, and policy efforts in Colorado and nationally.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:6900fa31f28c0c0935ae45c1Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:25:29 -060029:30falsefullFinding Public Health Gold in Urban GreenspacesFinding Public Health Gold in Urban GreenspacesCreating quality urban greenspaces isn't just a common sense way to adapt to climate change, it produces a range of documented benefits for both physical and mental health. Jake speaks with Katrina Forrest, Executive Director of the CityHealth, about their efforts to get more cities to make this win-win-win public health investment.

]]>Creating quality urban greenspaces isn't just a common sense way to adapt to climate change, it produces a range of documented benefits for both physical and mental health. Jake speaks with Katrina Forrest, Executive Director of the CityHealth, about their efforts to get more cities to make this win-win-win public health investment.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:68d2cc3fa6d74c7a76421a83Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:40:34 -060022:44falsefullAmerica Just Got Hungrier, Now What?America Just Got Hungrier, Now What? When President Trump signed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" into law, 2.4 millions became destined to lose their assistance in securing the food they need. Jake speaks with Dayana Leyva of Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger about the impact of this bill on the food security of Americans and what we can do about it.

]]>When President Trump signed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" into law, 2.4 millions became destined to lose their assistance in securing the food they need. Jake speaks with Dayana Leyva of Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger about the impact of this bill on the food security of Americans and what we can do about it.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:68adf81735b8a0503e67d6ddTue, 26 Aug 2025 18:13:06 -060016:18falsefull Why is Childcare so Expensive?Why is Childcare so Expensive?Jake speaks with Nicole Riehl about the business challenges of childcare and how they impact price and availability for families. Nicole is President & CEO of EPIC, where she works with employers and business executives to advocate for early childhood investments, policies, and workforce solutions.

]]>Jake speaks with Nicole Riehl about the business challenges of childcare and how they impact price and availability for families. Nicole is President & CEO of EPIC, where she works with employers and business executives to advocate for early childhood investments, policies, and workforce solutions.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:687fce7b1b114844b00ce4f5Tue, 22 Jul 2025 17:58:49 -060020:31falsefullThe Health Impact of Microplastic Ubiquity The Health Impact of Microplastic UbiquityDr. Tracey Woodruff chats with Jake about how drinking, eating and even breathing microplastics are impacting reproductive health, increasing cancer risk and more. They also discuss what can be in our personal lives and in public policy to address these impacts. Dr. Woodruff directs the Program on Reproductive Health & the Environment at the University of California San Francisco.

]]>Dr. Tracey Woodruff chats with Jake about how drinking, eating and even breathing microplastics are impacting reproductive health, increasing cancer risk and more. They also discuss what can be in our personal lives and in public policy to address these impacts. Dr. Woodruff directs the Program on Reproductive Health & the Environment at the University of California San Francisco.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:685afb8b46376102c0d8ba42Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:34:38 -060021:42falsefullThe Return of Yesteryear DiseasesThe Return of Yesteryear DiseasesJake speaks with Susan Lontine about the public health implications of declining immunization rates, as well as new, regressive vaccine policies and what we can do about them. Susan is the Executive Director of Immunize Colorado and a former state legislator.

]]>Jake speaks with Susan Lontine about the public health implications of declining immunization rates, as well as new, regressive vaccine policies and what we can do about them. Susan is the Executive Director of Immunize Colorado and a former state legislator.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:6835ffc6350ba41db7ec5c2cTue, 27 May 2025 18:17:00 -060015:21falsefullApplying a Scientific & Political Lens to MAHAApplying a Scientific & Political Lens to MAHAJake speaks with Dr. Jessica Knurick about the Make America Healthy Again agenda. They evaluate the existence of scientific evidence that supports the movement's signature initiatives, consider the partisan and other dynamics that shape MAHA's support and opposition, and discuss the rise of Americans consuming wellness information via social media.

]]>Jake speaks with Dr. Jessica Knurick about the Make America Healthy Again agenda. They evaluate the existence of scientific evidence that supports the movement's signature initiatives, consider the partisan and other dynamics that shape MAHA's support and opposition, and discuss the rise of Americans consuming wellness information via social media.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:68081836a09dd764040f44fdTue, 22 Apr 2025 22:33:00 -060029:13falsefullHow to Improve Suicide Risk ScreeningHow to Improve Suicide Risk ScreeningJake speaks with Jordana Ash and Dr. Megan Rogers about new research on suicidality that has implications for how we screen for risk. Drawing from Jordana's tragic family story and Dr. Rogers' research, the trio discuss how we can improve suicide screening and save lives.

]]>Jake speaks with Jordana Ash and Dr. Megan Rogers about new research on suicidality that has implications for how we screen for risk. Drawing from Jordana's tragic family story and Dr. Rogers' research, the trio discuss how we can improve suicide screening and save lives.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:67e306fa904f1b3b997673daTue, 25 Mar 2025 21:30:00 -060044:40falsefullThe Stakes of the 'Medicaid Unwind'The Stakes of the 'Medicaid Unwind'Jake speaks with Phyllis Resnick, co-author of a new report on the economic impact of Medicaid expansion in Colorado. They address the effects of the so-called "Medicaid Unwind" and the damage that may be caused in the event of cuts to Medicaid that Congress is currently considering.

]]>Jake speaks with Phyllis Resnick, co-author of a new report on the economic impact of Medicaid expansion in Colorado. They address the effects of the so-called "Medicaid Unwind" and the damage that may be caused in the event of cuts to Medicaid that Congress is currently considering.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:67bdfe933adf850c9416e21bTue, 25 Feb 2025 19:10:00 -060018:27falsefullThe Wooden Teeth Podcast Is Back!The Wooden Teeth Podcast Is Back!MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The Wooden Teeth Podcast, the show about truth-telling in politics and health, is coming back on Tuesday, February 25th, and every fourth Tuesday of the month after that.

]]>MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The Wooden Teeth Podcast, the show about truth-telling in politics and health, is coming back on Tuesday, February 25th, and every fourth Tuesday of the month after that.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:67ae5d5bca4d8c41d8891803Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:09:00 -060000:24falsefullPolling the PollstersPolling the PollstersJake speaks with Chris Keating and Jake Martin of the polling firm Keating Research about how best to consume polling information, and they dive into some interesting recent data. Topics include demographic shifts in the presidential race, the implications of a potential open primary and ranked-choice voting system in CO, and some predictions about how some races will turn out this November.

]]>Jake speaks with Chris Keating and Jake Martin of the polling firm Keating Research about how best to consume polling information, and they dive into some interesting recent data. Topics include demographic shifts in the presidential race, the implications of a potential open primary and ranked-choice voting system in CO, and some predictions about how some races will turn out this November.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:67128cde0770036ed30fd02fFri, 18 Oct 2024 16:36:00 -060029:28falsefullIlliberalism and Public Health Illiberalism and Public HealthJake speaks with Dr. Sandro Galea, Dean of Boston University's School of Public Health. Dr. Galea has authored a new book, "Within Reason: A Liberal Public Health for an Illiberal Time," in which he contends that public health has strayed from its roots within the classical liberal tradition, especially during the pandemic, and should now re-embrace the pursuit of knowledge through reasoned inquiry and open debate.

]]>Jake speaks with Dr. Sandro Galea, Dean of Boston University's School of Public Health. Dr. Galea has authored a new book, "Within Reason: A Liberal Public Health for an Illiberal Time," in which he contends that public health has strayed from its roots within the classical liberal tradition, especially during the pandemic, and should now re-embrace the pursuit of knowledge through reasoned inquiry and open debate.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:65f324122bf0117502741c1fThu, 14 Mar 2024 16:30:00 -060021:56falsefullYouth Mental Health, According to YouthYouth Mental Health, According to YouthWe've heard a lot from adult sources on our youth mental health crisis in recent years, but what do young people themselves have to say? Jake speaks with two teen leaders, Lily Poteet and Braeden Turner, about their activism on youth mental health. They have launched a podcast, called "The Prosperity Project," that explores issues including suicide, stress and perfectionism.

]]>We've heard a lot from adult sources on our youth mental health crisis in recent years, but what do young people themselves have to say? Jake speaks with two teen leaders, Lily Poteet and Braeden Turner, about their activism on youth mental health. They have launched a podcast, called "The Prosperity Project," that explores issues including suicide, stress and perfectionism.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:655e6d739537da663256b0c1Wed, 22 Nov 2023 23:32:22 -060023:05falsefullA Field Guide for Policy Engagement on Public HealthA Field Guide for Policy Engagement on Public Health5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:651598661a23c24b9f8b4ca4Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:23:46 -060019:49falsefullSocial Media's Impact on Youth Mental HealthSocial Media's Impact on Youth Mental Health5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:650c60aed1097868cb5e03eaThu, 21 Sep 2023 15:34:53 -060031:34falsefullAmerica, We Have a Drinking ProblemAmerica, We Have a Drinking ProblemExcessive alcohol consumption and related deaths are on the rise. Why is this happening and what can we do about it? Jake speaks with Dr. Bill Burman about the latest data and possible policy solutions to address this public health challenge. 

]]>Excessive alcohol consumption and related deaths are on the rise. Why is this happening and what can we do about it? Jake speaks with Dr. Bill Burman about the latest data and possible policy solutions to address this public health challenge. 

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:64066ee053cff947b985f922Mon, 06 Mar 2023 22:57:44 -060021:25falsefullThe Survey Says ...The Survey Says ...5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:637d0d904cf32433419abcf3Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:00:43 -060029:50falsefullWill the war on drugs continue?Will the war on drugs continue?The rise in overdoses, crime and homelessness is posing a political challenge to continued movement away from the war on drugs and toward a public health approach. Jake speaks with Kassandra Frederique and Terrance Carroll about both the politics and the reality of what's happening on the ground on this issue. Kassandra leads the Drug Policy Alliance, a national nonprofit that works to end the war on drugs. Terrance is the former Speaker of the House in Colorado, and a current police officer.

]]>The rise in overdoses, crime and homelessness is posing a political challenge to continued movement away from the war on drugs and toward a public health approach. Jake speaks with Kassandra Frederique and Terrance Carroll about both the politics and the reality of what's happening on the ground on this issue. Kassandra leads the Drug Policy Alliance, a national nonprofit that works to end the war on drugs. Terrance is the former Speaker of the House in Colorado, and a current police officer.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:62a8c290454293240964992aTue, 14 Jun 2022 17:23:00 -060052:37falsefullUncovering Deep Flaws in Colorado's Mental Health SystemUncovering Deep Flaws in Colorado's Mental Health SystemJake speaks with investigative journalist Susan Greene of Colorado News Collaborative, who recently published a piece that reports on troubling financial arrangements, lax oversight and systemic failures that leave Coloradans without needed mental health care. The piece is the first in an ongoing series of reports, called "On Edge," that examines the state's mental health system

]]>Jake speaks with investigative journalist Susan Greene of Colorado News Collaborative, who recently published a piece that reports on troubling financial arrangements, lax oversight and systemic failures that leave Coloradans without needed mental health care. The piece is the first in an ongoing series of reports, called "On Edge," that examines the state's mental health system

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:61f42f14797499630305487dFri, 28 Jan 2022 18:05:00 -060039:21falsefullMeltdownMeltdownJake speaks with journalist and bestselling author David Sirota about his new podcast, "Meltdown," available on Audible. The eight-part series identifies the anemic political response to the Great Recession as a primary driver of troubling political trends we're experiencing today, including the rise of white nationalism and the assault on democracy. They also discuss "Don't Look Up," a new movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. Sirota helped create the story for the film, which originated as a political (and comedic) allegory for our response to climate change.

]]>Jake speaks with journalist and bestselling author David Sirota about his new podcast, "Meltdown," available on Audible. The eight-part series identifies the anemic political response to the Great Recession as a primary driver of troubling political trends we're experiencing today, including the rise of white nationalism and the assault on democracy. They also discuss "Don't Look Up," a new movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. Sirota helped create the story for the film, which originated as a political (and comedic) allegory for our response to climate change.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:6182b25912336b4fc5d0bb5aWed, 03 Nov 2021 16:51:00 -060044:23falsefullPublic Health Under SiegePublic Health Under SiegeJake speaks with Brian Castrucci, CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation, who has produced a new book, "Public Health Under Siege: Improving Policy in Turbulent Times." They discuss the state of the public health workforce, readiness for future pandemic response, and the prospects for public health political advocacy. Find out more about the book here: https://debeaumont.org/books/public-health-under-siege/

]]>Jake speaks with Brian Castrucci, CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation, who has produced a new book, "Public Health Under Siege: Improving Policy in Turbulent Times." They discuss the state of the public health workforce, readiness for future pandemic response, and the prospects for public health political advocacy. Find out more about the book here: https://debeaumont.org/books/public-health-under-siege/

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:6172e228e6a24869bd7d0360Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:28:00 -060030:28falsefullThe Ideas EpisodeThe Ideas EpisodeIn search of fresh ideas to improve public policy for the sake of public health and equity, Jake asks four colleagues to come on the pod and pitch a policy idea that has caught their attention. They cover territory ranging from what we put in our bodies, to where we live, to how we get money.

]]>In search of fresh ideas to improve public policy for the sake of public health and equity, Jake asks four colleagues to come on the pod and pitch a policy idea that has caught their attention. They cover territory ranging from what we put in our bodies, to where we live, to how we get money.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:6127b77c29df526d689a01c7Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:33:00 -060048:28falsefullAmerica’s Youth Mental Health CrisisAmerica’s Youth Mental Health CrisisJake speaks with Lishaun Francis of Children Now. They discuss the nature of the crisis of suicide, anxiety, depression and substance use facing kids today, and what we can do about it on a policy level as we exit the pandemic. Children Now is an organization that advances public policy to support the physical and mental health of kids, especially children of color.

]]>Jake speaks with Lishaun Francis of Children Now. They discuss the nature of the crisis of suicide, anxiety, depression and substance use facing kids today, and what we can do about it on a policy level as we exit the pandemic. Children Now is an organization that advances public policy to support the physical and mental health of kids, especially children of color.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:60d0ae3ea4f6c60980383571Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:45:00 -060026:01falsefullThe COVID-19 Vaccine EndgameThe COVID-19 Vaccine EndgameWhile COVID-19 vaccine distribution has been ahead of schedule in its early phases, polling shows that convincing those who remain unvaccinated will be difficult. Jake speaks with Dr. Jennifer Reich about how we address vaccine hesitancy to reach herd immunity on COVID-19. Dr. Reich is the author of Calling the Shots: Why Parents Reject Vaccines, and a professor of sociology at the University of Colorado.

]]>While COVID-19 vaccine distribution has been ahead of schedule in its early phases, polling shows that convincing those who remain unvaccinated will be difficult. Jake speaks with Dr. Jennifer Reich about how we address vaccine hesitancy to reach herd immunity on COVID-19. Dr. Reich is the author of Calling the Shots: Why Parents Reject Vaccines, and a professor of sociology at the University of Colorado.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:6088302b3191e96070b4a56dTue, 27 Apr 2021 15:56:00 -060041:38falsefullGaslit by the Gas IndustryGaslit by the Gas IndustryJake speaks with Sabrina Pacha of Healthy Air and Water Colorado, where they discuss the health effects of using gas in homes and how the gas industry is pushing back against converting homes to electric, including by using Instagram influencers. Then Jake speaks with Vijay Limaye, an epidemiologist with NRDC, about how we quantify and communicate the health impact of climate change and what we can do to turn the tide.

]]>Jake speaks with Sabrina Pacha of Healthy Air and Water Colorado, where they discuss the health effects of using gas in homes and how the gas industry is pushing back against converting homes to electric, including by using Instagram influencers. Then Jake speaks with Vijay Limaye, an epidemiologist with NRDC, about how we quantify and communicate the health impact of climate change and what we can do to turn the tide.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:6042c717b2b06411e43bfa80Mon, 08 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -060038:39falsefullJack Healy of the New York Times on COVID-19 impact on Native AmericansJack Healy of the New York Times on COVID-19 impact on Native AmericansNative American communities are being devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the toll isn’t just on health, but also on culture, as language, customs and oral history is perishing along with Native elders. Jake speaks with New York Times journalist Jack Healy about his reporting on this impact and what Natives are doing to counteract it.

]]>Native American communities are being devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the toll isn’t just on health, but also on culture, as language, customs and oral history is perishing along with Native elders. Jake speaks with New York Times journalist Jack Healy about his reporting on this impact and what Natives are doing to counteract it.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:600f0b59fd5a51431453f578Mon, 25 Jan 2021 18:54:00 -060028:34falsefullPublic Health & Politics with Dr. Abdul El-SayedPublic Health & Politics with Dr. Abdul El-SayedJake speaks with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed about how Abdul's public health training informs his political instincts, the status of the public health workforce, and his insights on why President Trump won in 2016, but lost in 2020. They also dabble in actors with Egyptian roots, Ann Arbor deli talk, and a little sports. Abdul is a CNN political contributor, podcaster, and author. He was formerly the Executive Director of the Detroit Health Department and also ran for Governor of Michigan.

]]>Jake speaks with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed about how Abdul's public health training informs his political instincts, the status of the public health workforce, and his insights on why President Trump won in 2016, but lost in 2020. They also dabble in actors with Egyptian roots, Ann Arbor deli talk, and a little sports. Abdul is a CNN political contributor, podcaster, and author. He was formerly the Executive Director of the Detroit Health Department and also ran for Governor of Michigan.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5fe232800c07394fddf148d6Tue, 22 Dec 2020 18:08:00 -060026:21falsefullOn the Wildfire Frontline with Dan GibbsOn the Wildfire Frontline with Dan GibbsJake speaks with Dan Gibbs, who is a wildland firefighter and Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. Dan was deployed this year to fight what were the largest forest fires in the state's history, which was part of a swell of fires this year out West that consumed an area larger than the state of Maryland. Dan offers both a ground-level and a policy perspective on how to fight wildfires, sets the record straight on Trump's "forest raking," and takes a position on whether wildland firefighters should have their own calendar.

]]>Jake speaks with Dan Gibbs, who is a wildland firefighter and Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. Dan was deployed this year to fight what were the largest forest fires in the state's history, which was part of a swell of fires this year out West that consumed an area larger than the state of Maryland. Dan offers both a ground-level and a policy perspective on how to fight wildfires, sets the record straight on Trump's "forest raking," and takes a position on whether wildland firefighters should have their own calendar.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5fac6e6590715276669a20eaThu, 12 Nov 2020 18:30:00 -060033:11falsefullRebuilding in the Wake of the Pandemic with Dr. Ashwin VasanRebuilding in the Wake of the Pandemic with Dr. Ashwin VasanJake speaks with Dr. Ashwin Vasan, a physician and epidemiologist who is also the President & CEO of Fountain House, an organization with international reach that supports people with mental illness. In the conversation, Jake mines Dr. Vasan’s public health expertise in exploring our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including what steps Vice President Joe Biden should take to advance public health should he become President, and how we should communicate about and build confidence in the adoption of a COVID-19 vaccine.

]]>Jake speaks with Dr. Ashwin Vasan, a physician and epidemiologist who is also the President & CEO of Fountain House, an organization with international reach that supports people with mental illness. In the conversation, Jake mines Dr. Vasan’s public health expertise in exploring our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including what steps Vice President Joe Biden should take to advance public health should he become President, and how we should communicate about and build confidence in the adoption of a COVID-19 vaccine.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5f453fdf21a94731e166ad82Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:58:00 -060054:06falsefullA Breath of Fresh CyanideA Breath of Fresh Cyanide

While our air quality overall has improved in the last 50 years, air pollution today still causes about 100,000 premature deaths annually in America. It costs us all about $886 billion per year. The air emissions from our fossil fuel economy not only accelerates climate change, but also poses a health risk right now in communities across the U.S. as harmful substances, like Benzene, are still emitted.

Jake speaks with Chase Woodruff, a journalist who writes for Westword, about his reporting on an oil refinery in Metro Denver that has been cited for over 100 violations since 2018 by state regulators, including spewing an excess amount of hydrogen cyanide in the surrounding community.

Jake also speaks with Dr. Cory Carroll, a physician who describes how harmful air emissions and elevated ozone levels affect our health. He also shares some perspective on treating patients in a community that has seen a steep rise in nearby oil and gas extraction.

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While our air quality overall has improved in the last 50 years, air pollution today still causes about 100,000 premature deaths annually in America. It costs us all about $886 billion per year. The air emissions from our fossil fuel economy not only accelerates climate change, but also poses a health risk right now in communities across the U.S. as harmful substances, like Benzene, are still emitted.

Jake speaks with Chase Woodruff, a journalist who writes for Westword, about his reporting on an oil refinery in Metro Denver that has been cited for over 100 violations since 2018 by state regulators, including spewing an excess amount of hydrogen cyanide in the surrounding community.

Jake also speaks with Dr. Cory Carroll, a physician who describes how harmful air emissions and elevated ozone levels affect our health. He also shares some perspective on treating patients in a community that has seen a steep rise in nearby oil and gas extraction.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5e67f10882b54418883a115eTue, 10 Mar 2020 20:15:00 -060045:24falsefullThe Future of Big Tobacco is ... Japanese?!The Future of Big Tobacco is ... Japanese?!Altria recently introduced "Heat not burn" tobacco products in Atlanta, their first U.S. test market. This is the latest ploy big tobacco is using to hook people on nicotine. It’s so new it makes vaping seem like a thing of the past. These products come to the U.S. all the way from Japan, where they've become very popular.

In this episode, you’ll hear an interview conducted in Tokyo, where Dr. Reiko Saito of Jumonji University talks about the history of tobacco control activism in Japan, new smoking regulations passed in advance of the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, and how these “Heat not Burn” products came to prominence in Japan. PLUS, Don Draper makes a guest appearance!

]]>Altria recently introduced "Heat not burn" tobacco products in Atlanta, their first U.S. test market. This is the latest ploy big tobacco is using to hook people on nicotine. It’s so new it makes vaping seem like a thing of the past. These products come to the U.S. all the way from Japan, where they've become very popular.

In this episode, you’ll hear an interview conducted in Tokyo, where Dr. Reiko Saito of Jumonji University talks about the history of tobacco control activism in Japan, new smoking regulations passed in advance of the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, and how these “Heat not Burn” products came to prominence in Japan. PLUS, Don Draper makes a guest appearance!

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5e3498f290fe0a19e62f0cb1Fri, 31 Jan 2020 22:11:00 -060024:09falsefullComing out, interrupted.Coming out, interrupted.Justin took the stage at a recent rural philanthropy event and, for the first time in his life, publicly shared his story about coming out as a gay man. However, his microphone got cut off. In this episode, we talk with him about what happened that day, as well as his personal experience with so-called "gay conversion therapy." We also speak about his work at the University of New Mexico's Center for Participatory Research, where he engages in research to support the health of LGBTQ high school students.

]]>Justin took the stage at a recent rural philanthropy event and, for the first time in his life, publicly shared his story about coming out as a gay man. However, his microphone got cut off. In this episode, we talk with him about what happened that day, as well as his personal experience with so-called "gay conversion therapy." We also speak about his work at the University of New Mexico's Center for Participatory Research, where he engages in research to support the health of LGBTQ high school students.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5df7da8ba6d1327327e0b31eMon, 16 Dec 2019 19:31:00 -060031:33falsefullA conversation with Liz Plank about idealized masculinityA conversation with Liz Plank about idealized masculinityIn this episode, Jake speaks with award-winning Vox journalist Liz Plank about her new book, "For the Love of Men: A New Vision for Mindful Masculinity." We explore the negative health impact of toxic masculinity or, as Liz calls it, "idealized masculinity", and its role in fueling gun violence, domestic abuse, suicide and more. And finally, we discuss societal solutions to address these public health problems, including a more empathetic approach to masculinity, which empowers men to be who they truly want to be.

]]>In this episode, Jake speaks with award-winning Vox journalist Liz Plank about her new book, "For the Love of Men: A New Vision for Mindful Masculinity." We explore the negative health impact of toxic masculinity or, as Liz calls it, "idealized masculinity", and its role in fueling gun violence, domestic abuse, suicide and more. And finally, we discuss societal solutions to address these public health problems, including a more empathetic approach to masculinity, which empowers men to be who they truly want to be.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5dd2c1b6c322555f2f728c6aMon, 18 Nov 2019 16:23:00 -060050:22falsefullWhat it means to be "healthy": some thoughts from the SXSW Wellness ExpoWhat it means to be "healthy": some thoughts from the SXSW Wellness ExpoThis week, we’re taking a look back at one of our favorite episodes from the season: our trip to SXSW’s Wellness Expo, where we interviewed visitors and vendors about their thoughts on what it means to be “healthy”. Now, a few months after our initial trip, the Wooden Teeth staff takes time to reflect on the conversations we had at SXSW, and talk about what the different booths at the event have to say about how our culture thinks about health.

]]>This week, we’re taking a look back at one of our favorite episodes from the season: our trip to SXSW’s Wellness Expo, where we interviewed visitors and vendors about their thoughts on what it means to be “healthy”. Now, a few months after our initial trip, the Wooden Teeth staff takes time to reflect on the conversations we had at SXSW, and talk about what the different booths at the event have to say about how our culture thinks about health.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5d013163168154000194366eWed, 12 Jun 2019 17:24:00 -060026:50falsefullNeed some summer reading ideas? We got you covered.Need some summer reading ideas? We got you covered.In this episode, we are looking back at some of our favorite interviews from this season about books—books that inspire, that force us to reevaluate our preconceived notions, and that illuminate something within ourselves. We’ll show you some highlights from our conversations with three different authors about their work: Marion Nestle, author of Unsavory Truth: How Food Companies Skew the Science of What We Eat; author of Decolonizing Wealth, Edgar Villanueva; and finally, Leslie Crutchfield, author of How Change Happens: Why Some Social Movements Succeed and Others Don’t. Our Wooden Teeth staff also joins the podcast to give some of their top book recommendations for this summer. If you are looking for something to read for a coming vacation in these warmer weeks, we promise you will leave this episode with a laundry list of books to stack on your nightstand and expand your mind.

]]>In this episode, we are looking back at some of our favorite interviews from this season about books—books that inspire, that force us to reevaluate our preconceived notions, and that illuminate something within ourselves. We’ll show you some highlights from our conversations with three different authors about their work: Marion Nestle, author of Unsavory Truth: How Food Companies Skew the Science of What We Eat; author of Decolonizing Wealth, Edgar Villanueva; and finally, Leslie Crutchfield, author of How Change Happens: Why Some Social Movements Succeed and Others Don’t. Our Wooden Teeth staff also joins the podcast to give some of their top book recommendations for this summer. If you are looking for something to read for a coming vacation in these warmer weeks, we promise you will leave this episode with a laundry list of books to stack on your nightstand and expand your mind.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5ceec5ace2c48379c66b74c5Wed, 29 May 2019 18:16:00 -060038:36falsefullHow does economic inequality influence mental health?How does economic inequality influence mental health?In this episode, Jake speaks with Richard Wilkinson, co-author, along with Kate Pickett, of a new book titled "The Inner Level: How More Equal Societies Reduce Stress, Restore Sanity and Improve Everyone's Well-Being". This book examines how economic policy influences a myriad of health issues—such as the fact, for instance, that mental illness is three times as common in the United States as it is Germany. In the conversation, we dive into both the reasons why economic inequality manifests in these negative health outcomes, as well as how policy solutions can fix the problem.

]]>In this episode, Jake speaks with Richard Wilkinson, co-author, along with Kate Pickett, of a new book titled "The Inner Level: How More Equal Societies Reduce Stress, Restore Sanity and Improve Everyone's Well-Being". This book examines how economic policy influences a myriad of health issues—such as the fact, for instance, that mental illness is three times as common in the United States as it is Germany. In the conversation, we dive into both the reasons why economic inequality manifests in these negative health outcomes, as well as how policy solutions can fix the problem.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5cddab9781829c0001562051Thu, 16 May 2019 18:34:00 -060027:26falsefullThe re-birth of the public optionThe re-birth of the public optionA public health insurance failed to make it into the Affordable Care Act, but now states are creating their own version of the public option. Colorado has adopted legislation that initiates the implementation of a public health insurance option for residents, and we get the inside story of the bill and how it passed from Susanna Mizer, Healthier Colorado's Senior Director of Public Affairs. To put this policy development in context, we also present a cheeky 10 minute, 4 act play on the history of the public option in America. Enjoy!

]]>A public health insurance failed to make it into the Affordable Care Act, but now states are creating their own version of the public option. Colorado has adopted legislation that initiates the implementation of a public health insurance option for residents, and we get the inside story of the bill and how it passed from Susanna Mizer, Healthier Colorado's Senior Director of Public Affairs. To put this policy development in context, we also present a cheeky 10 minute, 4 act play on the history of the public option in America. Enjoy!

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5cd44e31419202497aecc8eeThu, 09 May 2019 16:13:00 -060022:46falsefullAll About the 2020 Democratic Presidential PrimaryAll About the 2020 Democratic Presidential PrimaryOn today’s episode, we speak with political consultants Jayson Sime and Kate Duch of One Minus Beta about the process and politics of the 2020 process to produce a Democratic nominee for President. How are the rules different this year? How will a large field of candidates change the race? Which lesser-known candidate has a chance to breakthrough? Those are all questions we tackle. We also talk about Jayson's Syme role as a health coach, trainer, and speaker through his project called Right to Shine.

]]>On today’s episode, we speak with political consultants Jayson Sime and Kate Duch of One Minus Beta about the process and politics of the 2020 process to produce a Democratic nominee for President. How are the rules different this year? How will a large field of candidates change the race? Which lesser-known candidate has a chance to breakthrough? Those are all questions we tackle. We also talk about Jayson's Syme role as a health coach, trainer, and speaker through his project called Right to Shine.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5cc9e3db4e17b66fe1034c66Wed, 01 May 2019 18:44:00 -060041:18falsefullWhen we elect women, what happens to our health?When we elect women, what happens to our health?This week, our host Jake Williams chatted with Edwin Ng of the University of Waterloo and Carles Muntaner of the University of Toronto. They examined the effect of female representation in government on population health. Turns out, female representation and feminism generally are good for your health. And we couldn’t have a podcast about women with only men so two ladies of the Wooden Teeth team joined to give their take on the episode. So join us as we discuss feminism and public health.

]]>This week, our host Jake Williams chatted with Edwin Ng of the University of Waterloo and Carles Muntaner of the University of Toronto. They examined the effect of female representation in government on population health. Turns out, female representation and feminism generally are good for your health. And we couldn’t have a podcast about women with only men so two ladies of the Wooden Teeth team joined to give their take on the episode. So join us as we discuss feminism and public health.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5cc0835f6e9a7f52af086834Wed, 24 Apr 2019 16:34:00 -060035:57falsefullWhy are some cities better at keeping people alive?Why are some cities better at keeping people alive?A low-income resident of New York City or San Jose, CA lives about 5 years longer on average than a low-income resident of Detroit or Indianapolis. The evidence suggests that this is due, at least in part, to the difference in social, economic and public health resources offered to residents via public policy. Today on the podcast we have the president of CityHealth, Shelley Hearne. CityHealth, an initiative of the deBeaumont Foundation and Kaiser Permanente, advances evidence-based public health policy solutions that help people live longer, better lives in cities across America, and then ranks cities on their adoption of these policies with a gold/silver/bronze medal system.

]]>A low-income resident of New York City or San Jose, CA lives about 5 years longer on average than a low-income resident of Detroit or Indianapolis. The evidence suggests that this is due, at least in part, to the difference in social, economic and public health resources offered to residents via public policy. Today on the podcast we have the president of CityHealth, Shelley Hearne. CityHealth, an initiative of the deBeaumont Foundation and Kaiser Permanente, advances evidence-based public health policy solutions that help people live longer, better lives in cities across America, and then ranks cities on their adoption of these policies with a gold/silver/bronze medal system.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5cb7478124a694f107c0b62bWed, 17 Apr 2019 15:59:00 -060031:40falsefullWhy does CrossFit have a political agenda?Why does CrossFit have a political agenda?This week: We learn that there’s an exercise Jake can’t do, find out why a gym company has a government affairs director, and learn about “unholy alliances” of less-than-savory businesses and government health agencies. We’re joined by Russ Greene, who heads up government relations for CrossFit, which now has more than 15,000 affiliate gyms around the country and we find out what it means to be a fitness company with its own political ideology. Disclosure: Jake <3s CrossFit.

]]>This week: We learn that there’s an exercise Jake can’t do, find out why a gym company has a government affairs director, and learn about “unholy alliances” of less-than-savory businesses and government health agencies. We’re joined by Russ Greene, who heads up government relations for CrossFit, which now has more than 15,000 affiliate gyms around the country and we find out what it means to be a fitness company with its own political ideology. Disclosure: Jake <3s CrossFit.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5caf8cb5104c7b959e66e480Thu, 11 Apr 2019 19:59:00 -060029:32falsefullPoliticians can choose their own voters. Is that a threat to democracy?Politicians can choose their own voters. Is that a threat to democracy?Every 10 years, based on the data provided by the U.S. Census, states redraw the country's congressional and state legislative districts. It’s an intense and often contentious political process that shapes representation for the decade to follow. The rules about how redistricting works, specifically about whether districts can be drawn to expressly favor one party over another, are being considered right now by the U.S. Supreme Court. The outcome of that case could have profound impact upon the health of our democracy. We talk it over with Michael Li, Senior Counsel for the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at the NYU School of Law. He is a leading national expert in the redistricting process and, as you might guess, has lots of thoughts on the topic.

]]>Every 10 years, based on the data provided by the U.S. Census, states redraw the country's congressional and state legislative districts. It’s an intense and often contentious political process that shapes representation for the decade to follow. The rules about how redistricting works, specifically about whether districts can be drawn to expressly favor one party over another, are being considered right now by the U.S. Supreme Court. The outcome of that case could have profound impact upon the health of our democracy. We talk it over with Michael Li, Senior Counsel for the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at the NYU School of Law. He is a leading national expert in the redistricting process and, as you might guess, has lots of thoughts on the topic.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5ca801fe1905f459e823b518Sat, 06 Apr 2019 01:48:00 -060034:07falsefullChildbirth and reproductive health in America: Where we are and why we're hereChildbirth and reproductive health in America: Where we are and why we're hereAnother dispatch from SXSW and a big, important conversation this week. We’re talking maternal health care and the worsening dangers of childbirth in the U.S. We’re also talking abortion and comprehensive sex education as part of the spectrum of reproductive health care and why so many American women deliver their babies via c-section. Paid family leave makes an appearance too. Join us as we sit down with three passionate experts and advocates on International Women’s Day, who were in Austin to present a session called Hysteria No More: Data, Doctors, and Women’s Health: Dr. Chitra Akileswaran, Co-Founder of Cleo and lecturer at Harvard Medical School Dr. Rashmi Kudesia, reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist at CCRM Fertility Houston Dr. Pooja Mehta, Director of Maternal and Women's Health Policy at the LSU Center Consortium for Health Transformation

]]>Another dispatch from SXSW and a big, important conversation this week. We’re talking maternal health care and the worsening dangers of childbirth in the U.S. We’re also talking abortion and comprehensive sex education as part of the spectrum of reproductive health care and why so many American women deliver their babies via c-section. Paid family leave makes an appearance too. Join us as we sit down with three passionate experts and advocates on International Women’s Day, who were in Austin to present a session called Hysteria No More: Data, Doctors, and Women’s Health: Dr. Chitra Akileswaran, Co-Founder of Cleo and lecturer at Harvard Medical School Dr. Rashmi Kudesia, reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist at CCRM Fertility Houston Dr. Pooja Mehta, Director of Maternal and Women's Health Policy at the LSU Center Consortium for Health Transformation

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5c9d3e47eef1a182e7ddd01aThu, 28 Mar 2019 22:15:00 -060040:38falsefullThe physical and mental toll of mass violenceThe physical and mental toll of mass violenceIn the wake of violence, some survivors appear unharmed but actually experience very real mental health injuries. Manya Chylinski, a survivor of 2013 Boston Marathon bombing who now speaks about mental trauma and resiliency & Amanda Samman, CEO of the Better Lab and trauma surgeon at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, join us on the podcast this week. We talk with Manya about her personal journey after the marathon and to Amanda about how her experience has informed how she has engaged on this issue.

]]>In the wake of violence, some survivors appear unharmed but actually experience very real mental health injuries. Manya Chylinski, a survivor of 2013 Boston Marathon bombing who now speaks about mental trauma and resiliency & Amanda Samman, CEO of the Better Lab and trauma surgeon at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, join us on the podcast this week. We talk with Manya about her personal journey after the marathon and to Amanda about how her experience has informed how she has engaged on this issue.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5c92a73c24a69438bf26a70bThu, 21 Mar 2019 14:48:00 -060027:42falsefullWe went to SXSW and heard a lot of thingsWe went to SXSW and heard a lot of thingsThis week: A little change of pace from the Wooden Teeth crew. We snagged a booth at the SXSW Wellness Expo and talked to anyone who’d lend an ear about this very show – and we also got their thoughts on tape about the products they were selling and what influences their chance to be healthy. Listen up for some of the best, most-interesting, and most-head-scratching products and ideas about our health.

]]>This week: A little change of pace from the Wooden Teeth crew. We snagged a booth at the SXSW Wellness Expo and talked to anyone who’d lend an ear about this very show – and we also got their thoughts on tape about the products they were selling and what influences their chance to be healthy. Listen up for some of the best, most-interesting, and most-head-scratching products and ideas about our health.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5c8979359140b759e8cc6dadWed, 13 Mar 2019 21:50:00 -060024:53falsefullWhat are the most effective policy proposals to improve health?What are the most effective policy proposals to improve health?President & CEO of Trust for America’s Health, John Auerbach, joins us on the podcast as we discuss effective policy proposals to improve health. We talk about the evolution of public health, the role of Trust for America's Health (TFAH), and we dive deep about specific state-level policy ideas. TFAH recently examined 1500 policies in an effort to identify the most feasible and effective ones that states can use to improve health and control costs. Their wide-ranging findings include recommendations on income, housing, syringe access, and policy to promote healthy behavior.

]]>President & CEO of Trust for America’s Health, John Auerbach, joins us on the podcast as we discuss effective policy proposals to improve health. We talk about the evolution of public health, the role of Trust for America's Health (TFAH), and we dive deep about specific state-level policy ideas. TFAH recently examined 1500 policies in an effort to identify the most feasible and effective ones that states can use to improve health and control costs. Their wide-ranging findings include recommendations on income, housing, syringe access, and policy to promote healthy behavior.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5c80123924a6943bea56f091Wed, 06 Mar 2019 18:45:00 -060030:32falsefullShould people be allowed to inject illegal drugs under supervision?Should people be allowed to inject illegal drugs under supervision?Harm Reduction Action Center, drug users are provided with clean needles to prevent the spread of HIV and Hepatitis C, along with other resources to help them stay healthy and avoid overdose, in addition to providing treatment referral. Last year, Denver approved a measure that would create a pilot site for a "supervised use site," a place where people could legally inject drugs under medical supervision. However, state approval would still be needed, and federal threats by the Trump Administration loom. Lisa takes us inside the world of applying a harm reduction strategy to address the needs of people who inject drugs.

]]>Harm Reduction Action Center, drug users are provided with clean needles to prevent the spread of HIV and Hepatitis C, along with other resources to help them stay healthy and avoid overdose, in addition to providing treatment referral. Last year, Denver approved a measure that would create a pilot site for a "supervised use site," a place where people could legally inject drugs under medical supervision. However, state approval would still be needed, and federal threats by the Trump Administration loom. Lisa takes us inside the world of applying a harm reduction strategy to address the needs of people who inject drugs.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5c76bcac0d929709b2652bc5Wed, 27 Feb 2019 17:12:00 -060032:44falsefullWhat makes a movement succeed or fail?What makes a movement succeed or fail?Leslie Crutchfield is Executive Director of the Global Social Enterprise Initiative at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business and she’s the author of "How Change Happens: Why some social movements succeed and others don't." We talk about why societal trends go where they do and the effect those trends have on the direction of the country. Like, how did we make so much progress on LGBTQ rights while the country also stockpiled guns and ammunition? Important for us, specifically, we also talk about why, after over a century of trying, America has yet to achieve universal access to health care.

]]>Leslie Crutchfield is Executive Director of the Global Social Enterprise Initiative at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business and she’s the author of "How Change Happens: Why some social movements succeed and others don't." We talk about why societal trends go where they do and the effect those trends have on the direction of the country. Like, how did we make so much progress on LGBTQ rights while the country also stockpiled guns and ammunition? Important for us, specifically, we also talk about why, after over a century of trying, America has yet to achieve universal access to health care.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5c6da6454785d3f21e18d025Wed, 20 Feb 2019 19:28:00 -060041:51falsefullIs public health under siege? And other hot topics with Dr. Georges BenjaminIs public health under siege? The Executive Director of the American Public Health Association (APHA), Dr. Georges Benjamin joins us on the podcast today. We talk about some of the greatest public health achievements of the 21st century like maternal and infant health. We also discuss climate change and why APHA thinks it’s a public health concern. Dr. Georges Benjamin gets real as he provides a critique of Trump’s State of the Union address to eradicate HIV and AIDS. And to top it all off, we talk about APHA’s recent forum titled, “Public Health Under Siege: Improving Policy in Turbulent Times, “ which featured Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and public health leaders from around the country.

]]>The Executive Director of the American Public Health Association (APHA), Dr. Georges Benjamin joins us on the podcast today. We talk about some of the greatest public health achievements of the 21st century like maternal and infant health. We also discuss climate change and why APHA thinks it’s a public health concern. Dr. Georges Benjamin gets real as he provides a critique of Trump’s State of the Union address to eradicate HIV and AIDS. And to top it all off, we talk about APHA’s recent forum titled, “Public Health Under Siege: Improving Policy in Turbulent Times, “ which featured Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and public health leaders from around the country.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5c644219ec212d945a767dddWed, 13 Feb 2019 16:51:00 -060036:19falsefullGetting to know SiX with Jessie UlibarriGetting to know SixWe all know shows like The West Wing and Veep accurately portray the day-to-day lives of our elected officials. WRONG! Jessie Ulibarri is the executive director at the State Innovation Exchange (Six) and unfortunately, he’s here to tell us government is nothing like what you see on TV. Especially state government. We talk with Ulibarri about how SiX supports state legislators with tools and resources to pass progressive policies like paid family leave, criminal justice reform, paid sick days, and more. So sit back and crank up the volume as we get to know the State Innovation Exchange.

]]>We all know shows like The West Wing and Veep accurately portray the day-to-day lives of our elected officials. WRONG! Jessie Ulibarri is the executive director at the State Innovation Exchange (Six) and unfortunately, he’s here to tell us government is nothing like what you see on TV. Especially state government. We talk with Ulibarri about how SiX supports state legislators with tools and resources to pass progressive policies like paid family leave, criminal justice reform, paid sick days, and more. So sit back and crank up the volume as we get to know the State Innovation Exchange.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5c5b36f5f9619abef37a1214Wed, 06 Feb 2019 20:25:00 -060031:46falsefullNews with friends: Scott WassermanNews with friendsWe’re trying something new today! We process current events from a public policy and public health perspective with friends of the podcast. And who better to kick this off than Scott Wasserman, president of the Bell Policy Center! We talk about the 3 M’s on this episode: medicare for all, Marxism, and marijuana. Wait, is that a thing? Probably not but we might patent it. Stay tuned. We also talk about Coloradans running for president, the federal government shutdown, and teacher strikes. Check out this episode and let us know your thoughts by rating us on iTunes!

]]>We’re trying something new today! We process current events from a public policy and public health perspective with friends of the podcast. And who better to kick this off than Scott Wasserman, president of the Bell Policy Center! We talk about the 3 M’s on this episode: medicare for all, Marxism, and marijuana. Wait, is that a thing? Probably not but we might patent it. Stay tuned. We also talk about Coloradans running for president, the federal government shutdown, and teacher strikes. Check out this episode and let us know your thoughts by rating us on iTunes!

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5c51cef78985830dcd1c7f8fWed, 30 Jan 2019 17:27:00 -060036:57falsefullScience & democracy with Michael J. ThompsonScience & DemocracyWe live in a complicated society. We’re technologically advanced and scientifically complex. And while a world of information is right at our fingertips to help us dissect these convoluted studies, there’s also an abundance of misinformation spreading like wildfire. Michael J. Thompson, editor of, Anti-Science and the Assault on Democracy, discusses “fake news” around climate change, and outlandish claims about the effects of vaccines. I mean, should we trust those fancy pants scientists? Or are we holding our democracy back because we view science as left or right instead of facts?

]]>We live in a complicated society. We’re technologically advanced and scientifically complex. And while a world of information is right at our fingertips to help us dissect these convoluted studies, there’s also an abundance of misinformation spreading like wildfire. Michael J. Thompson, editor of, Anti-Science and the Assault on Democracy, discusses “fake news” around climate change, and outlandish claims about the effects of vaccines. I mean, should we trust those fancy pants scientists? Or are we holding our democracy back because we view science as left or right instead of facts?

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5c48c3bd758d46280beb9a5aWed, 23 Jan 2019 20:33:00 -060036:18falsefullWhat states can do to address gun violence with Ari FreilichWhat states can do to address gun violenceAri Freilich is the staff attorney and California Legislative Affairs Director at the Giffords Center to Prevent Gun Violence and he joins us this week to talk about, well, guns, gun violence, and preventing gun violence. The Giffords Center was founded by former U.S. Representative Gabby Giffords after she and 18 others were shot at a constituent event in a supermarket parking lot in Tucson, AZ. And whether or not you believe guns kill people or people kill people, Freilich takes us down memory lane as he explains how the 2nd Amendment has evolved from “a well-regulated militia” to something more like “assault weapons for all.” He also highlights the role of guns in today’s escalating rates of suicide. Most gun-related deaths today are the result of suicide, not homicide. The rising rate of gun-related deaths has also contributed to a drop in life-expectancy for Americans. So why aren’t we considering this a public health crisis? Don’t worry though. It’s not all sad. We end on a positive note as Freilich discusses policy steps that can be taken at the state level to reduce gun violence. So let’s dive in!

]]>Ari Freilich is the staff attorney and California Legislative Affairs Director at the Giffords Center to Prevent Gun Violence and he joins us this week to talk about, well, guns, gun violence, and preventing gun violence. The Giffords Center was founded by former U.S. Representative Gabby Giffords after she and 18 others were shot at a constituent event in a supermarket parking lot in Tucson, AZ. And whether or not you believe guns kill people or people kill people, Freilich takes us down memory lane as he explains how the 2nd Amendment has evolved from “a well-regulated militia” to something more like “assault weapons for all.” He also highlights the role of guns in today’s escalating rates of suicide. Most gun-related deaths today are the result of suicide, not homicide. The rising rate of gun-related deaths has also contributed to a drop in life-expectancy for Americans. So why aren’t we considering this a public health crisis? Don’t worry though. It’s not all sad. We end on a positive note as Freilich discusses policy steps that can be taken at the state level to reduce gun violence. So let’s dive in!

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5c3e518b032be4269cd81188Wed, 16 Jan 2019 16:14:00 -060045:05falsefullWages and public health with J. Paul Leigh, PhDMinimum Wage and public healthHow much you earn directly affects your chances at good health. Straightforward enough, right? Well, sorta. J. Paul Leigh, PhD, Professor of Economics within the Public Health Division at UC-Davis, clues us in this week on how it’s actually a lot more than simple cause-and-effect. He caught our eye recently when he published a piece with Juan Du on the effects of minimum wage on the population’s health. We chat about the health effects of wages, job satisfaction, and unemployment – and why it’s taken so long for researchers to study all this. Particularly interesting are the outcomes of a higher wage for lower earners. If they can now buy things that are better for their health, they can also buy things that are worse for their health. So which wins out?

]]>How much you earn directly affects your chances at good health. Straightforward enough, right? Well, sorta. J. Paul Leigh, PhD, Professor of Economics within the Public Health Division at UC-Davis, clues us in this week on how it’s actually a lot more than simple cause-and-effect. He caught our eye recently when he published a piece with Juan Du on the effects of minimum wage on the population’s health. We chat about the health effects of wages, job satisfaction, and unemployment – and why it’s taken so long for researchers to study all this. Particularly interesting are the outcomes of a higher wage for lower earners. If they can now buy things that are better for their health, they can also buy things that are worse for their health. So which wins out?

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5c365a77aa4a992f93b39cd6Wed, 09 Jan 2019 20:47:00 -060031:56falsefullEdgar Villanueva, vicious cycles, and 'Decolonizing Wealth'#6: Edgar Villanueva and decolonizing wealthEdgar Villanueva has a new book. But more than that, he has a set of solutions to the pernicious problem of white men controlling the flow of philanthropic money in our country. His solutions are rooted in Native wisdom and he’s a member of the Lumbee Tribe, hailing originally from North Carolina. We discuss how foundations are stuck in vicious cycles, often reluctant to engage in upending a system that generated their wealth in the first place. And when it comes to health, they’re often stuck on an endless carousel of being hesitant to solve the public policy issues that created the health problems that the foundation was set up to fix in the first place.

]]>Edgar Villanueva has a new book. But more than that, he has a set of solutions to the pernicious problem of white men controlling the flow of philanthropic money in our country. His solutions are rooted in Native wisdom and he’s a member of the Lumbee Tribe, hailing originally from North Carolina. We discuss how foundations are stuck in vicious cycles, often reluctant to engage in upending a system that generated their wealth in the first place. And when it comes to health, they’re often stuck on an endless carousel of being hesitant to solve the public policy issues that created the health problems that the foundation was set up to fix in the first place.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5c19792dcd8366ce40747202Wed, 19 Dec 2018 18:32:00 -060047:12falsefullMarion Nestle and the politics of food, sugar, scientific research, and public healthMarion Nestle and the politics of food, sugar, scientific research, and public healthAuthor, professor, and general public health force of nature Marion Nestle joins us this week.

Her newest book, Unsavory Truth: How Food Companies Skew the Science of What We Eat, examines the influence that food companies exert on the research that tags their products as healthy or not. As you might imagine, when food companies fund research, the results often come out looking prettttttttttty good for those companies.

Marion also shares some fascinating anecdotes, including how the how the Russian hack of John Podesta’s emails during the 2016 presidential election turned out to have a connection back to her and the Coca-Cola Company.

She’s the Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University. She is also a professor of Sociology at NYU and a visiting professor of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University.

]]>Author, professor, and general public health force of nature Marion Nestle joins us this week.

Her newest book, Unsavory Truth: How Food Companies Skew the Science of What We Eat, examines the influence that food companies exert on the research that tags their products as healthy or not. As you might imagine, when food companies fund research, the results often come out looking prettttttttttty good for those companies.

Marion also shares some fascinating anecdotes, including how the how the Russian hack of John Podesta’s emails during the 2016 presidential election turned out to have a connection back to her and the Coca-Cola Company.

She’s the Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University. She is also a professor of Sociology at NYU and a visiting professor of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5c10446f898583e28488b041Wed, 12 Dec 2018 19:18:00 -060040:03falsefullFear and its affect on public healthEpisode 5: Fear and its affect on public healthThree researchers are the first people to study how living in fear changes our health. How do you measure such a thing? What contributes to a person’s fears? What’s the political climate’s affect on fear, especially with constant threats of mass deportation and repeatedly stoked fears of crime?

Another dispatch from the American Public Health Association’s annual conference, we join Marie-Claude Couture, Dellanira Garcia, and Erin Grinshteyn of the University of San Francisco to examine how fear is damaging our chances at healthy lives.

With American life expectancy declining for the third straight year and substance use causing much of the decline, join our critical conversation to find out how fear is ratcheting up substance use rates and hurting our health in many other ways.

Learn more and read their critical research:

Determinants of fear of crime

Electronic bullying and missing school as a result of fear

Fear of crime and anxiety/depression

Fear of physical, emotional, and financial abuse

]]>Three researchers are the first people to study how living in fear changes our health. How do you measure such a thing? What contributes to a person’s fears? What’s the political climate’s affect on fear, especially with constant threats of mass deportation and repeatedly stoked fears of crime?

Another dispatch from the American Public Health Association’s annual conference, we join Marie-Claude Couture, Dellanira Garcia, and Erin Grinshteyn of the University of San Francisco to examine how fear is damaging our chances at healthy lives.

With American life expectancy declining for the third straight year and substance use causing much of the decline, join our critical conversation to find out how fear is ratcheting up substance use rates and hurting our health in many other ways.

Learn more and read their critical research:

Determinants of fear of crime

Electronic bullying and missing school as a result of fear

Fear of crime and anxiety/depression

Fear of physical, emotional, and financial abuse

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5c081ea6cd836617757df1d5Wed, 05 Dec 2018 20:18:00 -060029:46falsefullWhat Black women can teach us about healthEpisode 4: What Black women can teach us about healthFrom a giant (echoey) conference room at the American Public Health Association’s annual conference, Jake sits down with Linda Blount, President and CEO of the Black Women’s Health Imperative. Linda explains BWHI’s mission of reducing health disparities for Black women and fills us in on what we can learn from Black women about the public’s health. She’s got fascinating thoughts as well on how we sell public health like companies sell products, that is, how we make people want better health. Linda also joins in to bust some health myths – you know we love that – and brings the politics as well. With Black women more-or-less always saving the electoral chances of Democratic candidates, why aren’t those Democrats delivering for Black women? And what can we do about it?

]]>From a giant (echoey) conference room at the American Public Health Association’s annual conference, Jake sits down with Linda Blount, President and CEO of the Black Women’s Health Imperative. Linda explains BWHI’s mission of reducing health disparities for Black women and fills us in on what we can learn from Black women about the public’s health. She’s got fascinating thoughts as well on how we sell public health like companies sell products, that is, how we make people want better health. Linda also joins in to bust some health myths – you know we love that – and brings the politics as well. With Black women more-or-less always saving the electoral chances of Democratic candidates, why aren’t those Democrats delivering for Black women? And what can we do about it?

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5bfeb5dd1ae6cf3347c292a2Wed, 28 Nov 2018 16:11:00 -060027:00falsefullTaking on 'traffic violence' in New York CityEpisode 3: Taking on 'traffic violence' in NYCTransportation Alternatives advocates for New York City’s streets to be safer for pedestrians and cyclists. They’ve got to navigate both the difficult physical and political terrain in their quest to make the city safe for residents who want to commute by walking and biking. How do you organize to move elected officials? How do you change the characterization of injuries and deaths from “accidents” into “traffic violence?” Transportation Alternatives Director of Advocacy Thomas Devito joins us to chat about the future of active transportation in the country’s biggest city.

]]>Transportation Alternatives advocates for New York City’s streets to be safer for pedestrians and cyclists. They’ve got to navigate both the difficult physical and political terrain in their quest to make the city safe for residents who want to commute by walking and biking. How do you organize to move elected officials? How do you change the characterization of injuries and deaths from “accidents” into “traffic violence?” Transportation Alternatives Director of Advocacy Thomas Devito joins us to chat about the future of active transportation in the country’s biggest city.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5bec45836d2a73b65aea20dcWed, 14 Nov 2018 19:46:00 -060029:14falsefullRich Pelletier and what's next for Bernie Sanders#2: Rich Pelletier and what's next for Bernie SandersLast night, Democrats seized control of the House of Representatives after a campaign waged on the issue of health care and as a check on President Trump. With midterm-induced change ringing in our head, we check in with Rich Pelletier, who was Bernie Sanders’s National Field Director. What’s next for Bernie? How did Bernie manage to so substantially outperform expectations? What do voters really want in the next presidential candidate?

]]>Last night, Democrats seized control of the House of Representatives after a campaign waged on the issue of health care and as a check on President Trump. With midterm-induced change ringing in our head, we check in with Rich Pelletier, who was Bernie Sanders’s National Field Director. What’s next for Bernie? How did Bernie manage to so substantially outperform expectations? What do voters really want in the next presidential candidate?

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5bca35117817f70723fc194aWed, 07 Nov 2018 19:59:00 -060032:06falsefullIntro/Brad Woodhouse#1: Intro/Brad Woodhouse and protecting health careHey! It’s officially time for the Wooden Teeth to start chattering! We’re here to bust some myths, find out where your health collides with politics, laugh, and take some action. For our inaugural episode, we’ve got Brad Woodhouse in Washington, DC, who runs Protect Our Care, the organization fighting to defend the Affordable Care Act. And Brad’s magnificent Carolina accent. We’ve got that too.

]]>Hey! It’s officially time for the Wooden Teeth to start chattering! We’re here to bust some myths, find out where your health collides with politics, laugh, and take some action. For our inaugural episode, we’ve got Brad Woodhouse in Washington, DC, who runs Protect Our Care, the organization fighting to defend the Affordable Care Act. And Brad’s magnificent Carolina accent. We’ve got that too.

]]>5baa8d1da09a7e06cbbfd1e4:5baa963b4785d3a2862c19cb:5bd8e3970e2e72f13b917b5eTue, 30 Oct 2018 23:45:00 -060032:03falsefull