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Public Health Insight

The Public Health Insight Podcast is a weekly podcast ranked in the top 5% of all podcasts globally. The podcast covers all things public health and global health, from the sustainable development goals to the social determinants of health, as well as interesting dialogues about the diverse career opportunities that exist in the fields. Since its launch in March 2020, the podcast has featured more than 40 high-profile guests and has built an audience in more than 5,000 cities in over 190

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24:18

The Commercial Determinants of Health: The Real Root...

Public Health Insight ·

2025/12/09

What if the real force shaping our health isn’t our doctor, our diet, or even our zip code - but the invisible hand of corporate power? In this eye-opening episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we go beyond the usual talk of social determinants to expose the deeper, upstream forces that shape our health: the commercial and political power wielded by corporations. Tune in as we sit down with public health disruptor Vinu Ilakkuvan, who unpacks how corporate interests manipulate narrativ...

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32:24

Accidentally Stumbling Into Public Health & A Big Idea

Public Health Insight ·

2025/12/02

What drives someone to leave a traditional career path and take on the hidden forces shaping our health? In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Vinu Ilakkuvan traces her journey from an early interest in journalism to biomedical engineering and economics, and ultimately to public health. She reflects on the pivotal moments, values, and experiences that inspired her to found Pop Health and Gaslit, and explains why empowering communities is at the heart of her mission. Refe...

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28:26

Fair Doses, the Global Fight for Vaccine Equity

Public Health Insight ·

2025/11/25

What does it take to get vaccines to everyone who needs them? In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Seth Berkley, former CEO of Gavi, joins us to break down the global fight for vaccine access, from the spread of misinformation to the race against new pandemics. We explore why vaccine equity matters, what’s at stake when funding and trust falter, and the lessons we need to learn to protect everyone, everywhere, in the present and future. References for Our Discuss...

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26:51

The Best Kept Secret in Public Health

Public Health Insight ·

2025/11/18

A billion children. Millions of lives saved. And you’ve probably never heard the full story—until now. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, host Gordon sits down with Dr. Seth Berkley, the mastermind behind Gavi and author of "Fair Doses," to pull back the curtain on the alliance that quietly changed global health forever. From high-stakes decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic to the relentless pursuit of vaccine equity, this episode is packed with the real stories, hard les...

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23:38

The Person Behind Some of the World’s Most Successful...

Public Health Insight ·

2025/11/11

When the world was in a health crisis, Dr. Seth Berkley didn’t just watch—he was at the centre of the storm. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we rewind to his early days and trace his path through global health’s toughest challenges. References for Our Discussion ◼️Fair Doses: An Insider's Story of the Pandemic and the Global Fight for Vaccine Equity ◼️How children will be impacted by U.S. cuts to global vaccine alliance ◼️The diseases that could return as vaccination ...

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25:19

Building Public Health Workforce Capacity To Advance...

Public Health Insight ·

2025/11/04

How do we move from talking about health equity to making it a reality in public health practice? In this episode, we dive into the findings of the report ‘From Words to Action: Equipping the Public Health Workforce to Advance Health Equity.’ In this episode of Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Jamila Porter and Kay Schaffer share their insight on what it really takes to embed equity into the daily work of public health professionals. References for Our Discussion ◼️From Words to Action...

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17:01

Behind A National Survey of 44,000+ Public Health...

Public Health Insight ·

2025/10/28

There’s a lot that we can learn from a nationally representative sample of public health workers from local and state health departments. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we dive into the nation’s largest public health workforce survey, the PH WINS, to uncover what’s really happening on the frontlines. Guests, Kay Schaffer and Jamila Porter, from the De Beaumont Foundation as they break down the data, reveal surprising gaps between intention and action, and share how real...

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29:03

Finding Public Health & Story Behind de Beaumont...

Public Health Insight ·

2025/10/21

What does it take to turn health equity from a talking point into real, lasting change? In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Jamila Porter and Kay Schaffer of the de Beaumont Foundation—two leaders whose personal journeys and professional missions collide at the intersection of justice, data, and community. The central question of this series explores the hard questions about whether public health is truly equipping its workforce for equity. References for Our Discu...

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15:27

Before The Next Crisis Hits

Public Health Insight ·

2025/10/14

In the chaos of a global pandemic, clarity and trust became as vital as any vaccine. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Tista Ghosh reveals the untold stories behind rural and urban divides, the confusion of shifting public health guidance, and the fragile foundation of trust that shapes our collective response. This conversation cuts through the noise to spotlight the real challenges and urgent lessons that public health must face before the next crisis arrives. Re...

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17:34

One Pandemic, Different Experiences of Everyday People

Public Health Insight ·

2025/10/07

We treated the world as if everyone was living the same pandemic. But what if that was our biggest mistake? Dr. Tista Ghosh takes us inside her new book, Before The Next Crisis, sharing untold stories from the frontlines—stories that challenge what we thought we knew about COVID-19. This episode dives deep into the chaos, confusion, and courage that defined the crisis, and asks: how do we rebuild trust in science, and what should we do differently next time? References for Our Discussion ...

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41:52

The Messy Truth Behind Public Health Leadership

Public Health Insight ·

2025/09/30

From family stories of freedom fighters to the chaos of COVID-19, Dr. Tista Ghosh’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, she opens up about growing up between cultures, navigating political minefields as Colorado’s Chief Medical Officer, and what she learned listening to frontline workers, which she captures in her new book, Before The Next Crisis. References for Our Discussion ◼️Tista Ghosh | Author ◼️Bird flu’s deadly return: Are we flyi...

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25:48

Why Catching The Traffickers Isn’t The Same As...

Public Health Insight ·

2025/09/23

Child trafficking isn’t just a distant headline—it’s a reality in many communities. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we break down misconceptions, highlight the importance of prevention education, and discuss the policy changes making a difference. Erin Williamson shares hard-won lessons from the field and paints a hopeful vision for the future. Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of child trafficking, exploitation, and abuse. While the conversation ...

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26:47

A Public Health Approach to Child Trafficking &...

Public Health Insight ·

2025/09/16

What if we did a rethink of child trafficking—beyond criminology—and started seeing it as a public health issue, shaped by poverty, trauma, and the systems around us? In this episode, we’re joined by Erin Williamson, Chief Programs and Strategy Officer at Love146, who brings two decades of experience working to keep kids safe from exploitation, as we dig into the real reasons kids become vulnerable and why true prevention means more than just catching the bad guys. Trigger Warning:&nb...

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38:20

The Social Work Behind A 30% Jump In Educational...

Public Health Insight ·

2025/09/09

How do you help vulnerable kids not just survive, but thrive? Erin Williamson’s journey in social work and anti-trafficking reveals what it takes to build programs that truly change lives. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Erin shares the pivotal moments, tough decisions, and practical strategies that she’s used in her career to leave a lasting impact. References for Our Discussion ◼️Love146 - Ending Child Trafficking and Exploitation ◼️4 Approaches to Anti-Trafficking ...

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26:50

Are Vaccines Still Up For Debate?

Public Health Insight ·

2025/09/02

Vaccines have saved millions of lives, but questions and doubts persist. We dig into the roots of vaccine hesitancy, the history of immunization, and the challenges of making informed choices in a world full of information (and misinformation). In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we talk with Dr. Christopher Stobart about why vaccine skepticism isn’t new, how risk and trust shape our decisions, and what it really means to protect ourselves—and each other. References for O...

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25:58

The Viruses Walking Among Us: Re-Emergence of Measles...

Public Health Insight ·

2025/08/26

What’s lurking inside in the environment, inside of us, and what’s waiting to emerge? Virologist Dr. Christopher Stobart joins the Public Health Insight Podcast to explore the vast universe of viruses—how they infect, adapt, and sometimes leap from animals to humans. We break down the science behind how they spread, the resurgence of diseases like measles, and what could be the next big threat. References for Our Discussion ◼️ How the anti-vaccine movement weaponized a 6-year-old's measle...

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35:43

Studying The Invisible World & Teaching About It

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2025/08/19

Step into the invisible world of viruses, academia, and health research with Dr. Christopher Stobart, Associate Professor and virologist at Butler University. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Stobart shares his journey from aspiring heart surgeon to leading virologist, revealing how curiosity and unexpected opportunities shaped his path. References for Our Discussion ◼️ How the anti-vaccine movement weaponized a 6-year-old's measles death ◼️ Butler University Public...

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19:04

Vaccination Against Misinformation

Public Health Insight ·

2025/08/12

What if we could vaccinate minds against misinformation before people encounter it? Dr. Stephen Barnard reveals the breakthrough science of "prebunking" - psychological inoculation that builds our resistance to manipulation tactics. Explore why traditional fact-checking fails and how rebuilding trust through relationships might be our most powerful defense against the post-truth era. References for Our Discussion ◼️ The new science of prebunking: how to inoculate against the spread of misi...

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31:25

The Anatomy of Misinformation: Who Wins When Truth Loses

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2025/08/05

What's the difference between an honest mistake and a deliberate lie? In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Stephen Barnard breaks down the spectrum of problematic information and the psychological vulnerabilities that make us susceptible to false information—from echo chambers and political identity to our eroding trust in institutions. This conversation episode examines how misinformation spreads accidentally while disinformation campaigns deliberately exploit our ...

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31:52

How Twitter Transformed Media, Journalism, and Our...

Public Health Insight ·

2025/07/29

While Twitter was still seen as a platform for users to provide seemingly trivial updates, sociology graduate student Stephen Barnard began a decade-long deep dive into how the platform was reshaping journalism and democracy itself. This episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast explores Dr. Barnard's unexpected path into pioneering digital media research and his reflections on citizen journalism during the Ferguson protests and the dismantling of information gatekeeping that gave us today...

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