Beste Policy & Culture podcaster (2024)

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Ep. 08 - Dan Bythewood: Redeveloping "The Wire" Neighborhood in Baltimore and the Art of Urban Development 51:33

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In this episode of the @policynculture podcast, we sit down with Dan Bythewood, President and Co-Founder of La Cité Development, to explore his journey as a real estate financier and developer. With a career spanning major projects in New York and internationally, Dan shares his insights into the complex real estate market and the critical role of …

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Ep. 07 - Bryant Postell: From NYC Party Promoter to Black Restaurant Coalition Founder 58:53

17d ago58:53

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In this episode, we sit down with Bryant Postell, Founder of the Black Restaurant Coalition, to talk about his journey from the lively NYC 90's party scene to becoming a fine dining restaurant owner. Bryant shares insights from his early days at the University of Albany, Greek life, and his lessons on timing and finding the right entry point to mak…

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Ep. 06 - The Discipline to Raise Millions for an Idea: Derek Peterson’s Journey as a Tech CEO 53:27

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In Episode 06 of the @policynculture podcast, we sit down with Derek Peterson, CEO of Soter Technologies, to explore his journey from his upbringing to becoming a successful tech founder and CEO. Derek opens up about his pathway into technology and engineering, the unique challenges of being a Black male CEO on Long Island, and his passion for ment…

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Ep. 05 - Inside Suffolk County: Legislator Jason Richberg on Local Leadership and Civic Engagement 52:34

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The Role of a Suffolk County Legislator and Suburban Elected Official W/ Jason Richberg In our next episode, we sit down with Suffolk County Legislator Jason Richberg to dive into Suffolk County politics and the structure of the legislative branch. 🏛️ He shares his journey to becoming an elected official and what it takes to navigate local governme…

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Ep. 04 - Breaking Barriers: DuWayne Gregory's Journey to Leadership and Civic Impact 48:46

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In this episode, we sit down with Babylon Town Councilman DuWayne Gregory to discuss his remarkable journey to becoming the first African American Presiding Officer of the Suffolk County Legislature. 💼 He shares his experiences breaking barriers, leading with purpose, and navigating the challenges of local government. We also explore the role of a …

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Ep. 03 - From Idea to Law: Reparations, Clean Slate, and the NY Legislative Process w/ Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages 47:56

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We sat down with Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages of Assembly District 22 for a compelling conversation on her work as a New York State legislator and her efforts to create meaningful change in her community. We delved into her role in passing a bill to study the impact of reparations further, exploring how historical injustices can be addressed …

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Ep. 02 - The Power of Local Politics w/ Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe 52:11

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In this episode of the @policynculture podcast, we sit down with Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe, who shares how she expertly balances being a community leader, elected official, and political strategist. Legislator Bynoe discusses the challenges of navigating local politics while ensuring that the voices of her community are heard and represe…

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Ep. 01 - Live w/ Earn your Leisure (Rashaad Bilal & Troy Millings) 34:37

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Earn Your Leisure, the popular financial education platform, made an impactful appearance at the 2023 We Are The Future summit, hosted by Policy and Culture's Daniel Lloyd and Andrew Ayodeji. The founders of Earn Your Leisure, Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings, addressed an audience of high school students, focusing on the critical topic of financial …

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Episode 44: Tracking the Pandemic with the Johns Hopkins COVID Dashboard 16:03

2y ago16:03

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In this episode we learn about the worldwide data collection process and presentation of the Johns Hopkins COVID Dashboard. We speak to Ensheng Dong, doctoral student and part of the team who started the dashboard. Are you interested in getting a public health degree? Register for the Public Health Grad School Fair: 9/17/22 9am pacific/12pm eastern…

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Episode 43: Policy, Advocacy, and Activism for Pandemic Response: Interview with Kristin Urquiza 51:35

2+ y ago51:35

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In this episode we welcome Kristin Urquiza of Marked By COVID who shares the work she and her organization have partcipated in for COVID Memorial Day and commemorating the over 1 million lives lost in the United States alone due to COVID. We also discuss COVID policy needs, health equity issues, and the opportunities available for advocacy and acti…

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Episode 42: A Discussion on the BA.2 Variant 14:21

2+ y ago14:21

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In this episode, we discuss the new BA.2 variant, a sublineage of Omicron (aka BA.1). How does BA.2 differ from BA.1/Omicron, and from Delta for that matter? We share news and information from the US, Denmark, Japan, South Africa, as well as the World Health Organization about this new variant and why some people feel hopeful - despite the continue…

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Episode 41: The Omicron Variant and Disability Issues 11:16

3y ago11:16

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In this episode we discuss Covid19, the Omicron variant, and the emerging rates of disability caused by the phenomenon of long haul COVID health concerns. Other news updates: COVID Hospitalizations and kids: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/coronavirus/striking-increase-ny-urgent-advisory-to-pediatricians-as-child-covid-hospitalizations-quadruple/34…

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Episode 40: Long-COVID and Pandemic Misinformation - Interview with Caroline Orr-Bueno 35:15

3y ago35:15

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Caroline Orr-Bueno is a researcher in cognitive security and in this episode we discuss the pandemic, the experience of Long COVID, and some of the misinformation that is currently out there. More awareness of the symptoms of long COVID still need to be addressed in the medical community and we hope that this episode increases this awareness. --- T…

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Episode 39: Disinformation in Latin America - Interview with Leah Varjacques of VICE News 42:55

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In this interview, we learn about the types of disinformation and created pseudoscience being heard and followed by some populations in Latin America. In particular we speak to Leah Varjacques of VICE News about her documentary work in Argentina and Bolivia and the rumors that are heard and believed about COVID vaccines. We also discuss the importa…

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Episode 38: Becoming a Public Health Leader to Address Misinformation - Interview with Dr. Meena Bewtra 15:07

3y ago15:07

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Who is a public health leader, and how can public health leaders advocate for correct health information? In this very important episode, we speak to Dr. Meena Bewtra MD, PhD, MPH, who is a specialist in IBD and professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Bewtra shares important information on how everyone has the ability to be a public health…

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Episode 37: The Landscape of K-12 Pandemic Policy for Children and their Families with Dr. Bess Williamson 18:35

3y ago18:35

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As schools reopen for the fall, off and on after 18 months in some cases, there is still much uncertainty about how schools are responding to the pandemic. There are changing quarantine and vaccine guidelines, and the current lack of vaccine access at this time for children. Dr. Bess Williamson shares information on the school landscape for childre…

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Episode 36: The Policy Patchwork of COVID Prevention and its Impacts 34:20

3y ago34:20

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In this episode, we discuss the various guidelines and patchwork of policies in various public-facing sectors such as schools, hotels, and restaurants and their inconsistencies. We discuss: -The difference between guidelines (such as CDC quarantine guidance) -The differing policies for schools and their return to campus for testing and vaccine veri…

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Episode 35: The Limitations of Public Health 24:28

3+ y ago24:28

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Public health agencies are doing their work to the best of their abilities but is this enough? In this episode we discuss the abilities and the limitations of public health agencies. We discuss the new CDC guidance, breakthrough cases and children hospitalized and unprotected from COVID. We also discuss the culture of reactive vs. proactive public …

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Episode 34 Parenting and Schooling in Canada During the Pandemic 33:11

3+ y ago33:11

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In this episode we speak to our friend Christie Lazo of the Vida With Christie Podcast, north of our border in Toronto, Canada about the current environment of dealing with the pandemic and navigating schooling for her daughter. We discuss the political, legislative, and educational climate during the 3rd wave of the pandemic. We also discuss the w…

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Episode 33: The Socioeconomic Impacts of COVID in Santiago, Chile with Dr. Pamela P Martinez 25:40

3+ y ago25:40

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Although in some countries things have reopened and people feel ready to live in a post-COVID society, unfortuntately this is not yet the case. In Latin America we are seeing COVID hotspots from a global perspective and the socioeconomic impact of the pandemic is clearly emerging. Professor Pamela P. Martinez, Assistant Professor of Microbiology of…

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Episode 32: Public Health Practice and Population Health 24:09

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Despite many months into the pandemic, do you still feel unclear about what public health is and what public health is designed to do? Do you know what epidemiology is, and how this field of study saves lives during epidemics and pandemics?There is still a wealth of confusion as it relates to what public health is and how it differs from emergency …

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Episode 31: Disparities in Vaccine Distribution and Pandemic Health Outcomes - Interview with Kristin Urquiza 29:36

3+ y ago29:36

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In this episode, we interview Kristin Urquiza, co-founder of Marked by COVID, to discuss the disparities in race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status (SES) and lack of access to testing and vaccinations in Phoenix, Arizona. We also discuss public health and the continuing mistrust in pandemic guidance as well as the work that continues to be needed for …

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Episode 30: Interview with Melissa Talwar on PPE and Getting Through the Pandemic 1:01:17

3+ y ago1:01:17

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In this episode we chat with Melissa Talwar of Support Fibromyalgia about PPE and getting through the pandemic. We share some of our favorite PPE gear and Melissa shares some of the PPE technology from around the world. The first 35 minutes were done as a simultaneous IG live discussion and the audio was echoey; however, the second half of the inte…

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Episode 29: Vaccine Appointment Assistance in the United States (Interview with Katelyn Hertel of Vaccine Fairy) 34:26

3+ y ago34:26

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As the COVID vaccines continue to become available around the world and in the United States, access to appointments have been challenging for the elderly, disabled, and individuals speaking other languages. But there are community efforts available to serve individuals who need appointments. We speak to Katelyn Hertel of Vaccine Fairy who shares i…

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Episode 28: Bilingual Episode on Vaccine Acceptance in the Latinx Community with Marilena Grittani 41:46

3+ y ago41:46

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This is a special bilingual episode in English and Spanish with Marilena Grittani, clinical pharmacist, who shares the importance of clear information and messaging to support the Latinx/Hispanic community with questions and concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine. Marilena shares information about the history of the vaccine, how it works, and why it i…

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Episode 27: Introduction to Season 2 of the COVID-19 PPC Podcast 9:10

3+ y ago9:10

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In this episode, Dr. April shares the new chapter of the international drama of the COVID 19 pandemic. Since Season 1 we have seen a clearer understanding of how the virus works, and are seeing the best development so far in the form of vaccines. But the story is still not over as we face new variants, some of which are of concern.New Covid Variant…

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Episode 26 - September Roundup: COVID-Detecting Dogs, Mask Judgement, and the Promise of the T Cell 19:23

4y ago19:23

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In the September 2020 Roundup, Dr. April discusses recent case growth in Florida and New York, the phenomenon of "mask-shaming" and mask judgement, the COVID-Detecting Dogs at Helsinki Airport and in Dubai, and the conversations on preexisting immunity to COVID-19 as well as the promise of T Cell research to help solve COVID mysteries. References: …

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Episode 25: Interview with Dr. Emily Smith on How to Connect with Experts for COVID Answers 31:28

4y ago31:28

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How do you find accurate information about COVID-19 when you have particular questions? In this episode, we speak to Dr. Emily Smith, Epidemiologist and Assistant Professor of Global Health at George Washington University, and Co-Founder of COVID-101.org. Dr. Smith is an expert in newborn and child health and shares recent findings on motherhood, n…

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Episode 24: News Roundup - Risk Factors, Children and the International COVID Index 23:27

4y ago23:27

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In this episode Dr. April discusses a few emerging articles and updates on COVID-19 news locally, nationally and globally. We discuss the topic of underlying conditions related to COVID deaths, number of cases, deaths, and even recoveries. Then we discuss children, school reopenings and COVID-related illnesses affecting children. We also discuss th…

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Episode 23: US Military Family Life in Ukraine During the Pandemic 54:37

4+ y ago54:37

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What is it like to live in another country, as a military spouse, during the pandemic? In this episode we speak to Ashley Olivine, who shares her experience living abroad as an American in Ukraine, what family life is like as a mom and military spouse during the pandemic, and what public health policy and culture have been like in this part of the …

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Episode 22: Public Health Response and Child Health in Chicago, IL - Interview with Olyvia of Public Health for the Culture 34:51

4+ y ago34:51

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What is public health, and how do public health responders work together in various capacities at city and state levels? In this episode, we speak to Olyvia, a public health professional and expert in child health in Chicago. She is also a public health podcaster of Public Health for the Culture. We discuss the landscape of public health response i…

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Episode 21: Interview with Hannah Lebovits on Social Sustainability, Children's Safety, and Caring for your Community 40:34

4+ y ago40:34

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Hannah Lebovits, incoming Assistant Professor of Public Administration at the University of Texas, Arlington joins us today to discuss the importance of valuing livelihoods and safety from a social sustainability perspective. She shares her recent Twitter posting on the experience of her children attending a summer camp, where numerous individuals …

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Episode 20: Interview with Jorge Caballero MD on the COVID Testing Challenge 48:09

4+ y ago48:09

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Do you know where to go for a COVID-19 test when you need it? In this episode we speak to Dr, Jorge Caballero, Clinical Instructor of Anesthesia at Stanford Medical School, and co-founder of Coders Against Covid. Dr. Caballero talks to us about the testing and data collection accessibilities and capabilities during pandemic times, and how issues su…

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Episode 19: Interview with Kristin Urquiza on Political Misinformation and its Impact on Loved Ones 47:39

4+ y ago47:39

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What is it like when the pandemic affects your community, and your loved ones? In this episode we speak to Kristin Urquiza, founder of Marked by COVID, an organization named after her father, who was a healthy individual who passed away from COVID-19 in Arizona, due to misinformation about the seriousness of the pandemic. She talks about the politi…

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Episode 18: Public Health, Social Determinants and Health Disparities of COVID-19 48:50

4+ y ago48:50

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How can we work with the principles of public health to improve pandemic control and disease prevention while reducing health disparities in the process? In this episode we speak to Farah Masood, faculty in biostatistics and epidemiology in Southern California to discuss the pandemic, public health measures, the glaring health disparities of the vi…

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Episode 17:Interview with Dr. Sajjad Fazel on Understanding the Landscape of COVID-19 Misinformation 36:51

4+ y ago36:51

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There is so much misinformation out there, and what is it that we can actually trust? In this episode we speak to Dr. Sajjad Fazel, Public Health Associate at Western University in Calgary, Canada. We hear about the work that Dr. Fazel has been involved in and he also provides information about some questions that still remain during this phase of …

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Episode 16: How to Become a COVID-Free Nation (Interview with Dr. Michelle Dickinson in New Zealand) 35:50

4+ y ago35:50

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What is actually required for a nation to become fully COVID-free? In this episode we explore this topic with Dr. Michelle Dickinson, nanoengineer and owner of Nanogirl Labs in New Zealand. We hear about what it's like to live on an island officially declared a COVID-free nation. Dr. Michelle tells us what the magic formula is to creating a COVID-f…

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Episode 15: Interview with Assemblymember Luz Rivas on Los Angeles Community Health Promotion and COVID Response 25:52

4+ y ago25:52

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What is it like to serve in public office in a large and diverse city during the pandemic? In this episode, we speak to Assemblymember Luz Rivas, who represents Assembly District 39 in the City of Los Angeles, in a region of the San Fernando Valley. This is a region where there is a population of Hispanic/Latinx and Spanish speaking neighborhoods w…

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Episode 14: Mental Health and Latinx Well-Being During the Pandemic 33:54

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How has the pandemic impacted your mental health? In this episode, we speak to Dr. Araceli Lopez Arenas, who talks to us about her experiences in mental health counseling therapy during the pandemic, where she often serves the Latinx population in Southern California. We talk about how the pandemic had both positively and negatively impacted mental…

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Episode 13: Social Justice in the Era of COVID-19 33:30

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How does COVID-19 relate to the current social justice and national unrest in the United States? In this episode we speak to Sharon H. Chang, photographer, author, and activist in the Pacific Northwest. We discuss health disparities affecting Black and Latinx populations, in addition to stigma and negative perceptions of people of color when wearin…

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Episode 12: Learning Health Practice in Cuba in a Pandemic 31:56

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Have you been wondering what COVID-19 pandemic response looks like in Cuba? In this episode we speak to Jiddou Sarkar, a medical student living in Havana, Cuba during the pandemic. We learn about the history of international medical collaboration in Cuba, the regular challenges of accessing resources in an embargoed nation, and the proactive practi…

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Episode 11: Contact Tracing and Public Health Equity in Texas 1:00:45

4+ y ago1:00:45

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What exactly is contact tracing and why are people talking about it so much? How does this process help to improve public health? In this episode we speak to Gabriela Calvi, a public health professional tasked with contact tracing for the Spanish speaking population at her county agency in Texas. She tells us about her work as an advocate and podca…

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Episode 10: Building Bridges - A Feminist Proactive Economic Response to COVID-19 in Hawai’i 36:00

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What does COVID-19 economic recovery look like when considering the health and status of women? The State of Hawai’i took quick action to provide an answer to this with respect to income inequality and economic security for women and their families, and developed the nation's first feminist economic plan for COVID-19 response. In this episode we sp…

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Episode 9: Complexities of Culture, Resources, and Policy in Gallup, New Mexico 32:19

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In this episode we had the opportunity to speak to an educator living in Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico during this pandemic. We hear about the pandemic spread and its severity disproportionately affecting Native American populations in the region, despite the proactive efforts of state level policy. We also learn about some of the multicultur…

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Episode 8: Shanghai During the Pandemic 22:49

4+ y ago22:49

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In this episode we learn about the measures for protection in Shanghai, China during the pandemic. What is it like to travel from another country into China, and what are quarantine practices like? We had the chance to speak to an international family visiting Thailand for an unexpected extended vacation as the pandemic began, the process of safety…

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Episode 7: Family, Community and Work: Daily Life in Japan During the Pandemic 23:06

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In this episode, we hear an account of daily life in Tokyo, Japan during this time of pandemic response. We discuss what working from home, cooking, and social life looks like in this time, as the 2020 Olympics was being considered for postponement. In this interview, we listen to the times changing before our ears (eyes). Living during the pandemi…

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Episode 6: Proactive Measures and Tips for the Immunocompromised 24:15

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In this episode, Dr. April discusses tips for immunocompromised individuals to protect themselves, taking it a level beyond the recommendations of government health organizations. Dr. April shares her practices of proactive care and what immunocompromised people can do to promote complete social isolation from personal contact with the public, orde…

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Episode 5: Interview with an R.N. in the United States on Preparing for the COVID-19 Surge 38:49

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In Episode 5, we hear from a nurse of a major hospital system in the United States who shares the experience of working for over a decade as a Registered Nurse and the changes that are quickly taking place in policy, culture, and public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss the current state of COVID-19 in New York, and how hospitals in o…

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Episode 4: How to Find the Best Sources of Health Information and Avoid MisInformation 23:59

4+ y ago23:59

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In this episode we pity no fools. This episode addresses the existence of information, misinformation, and missing information in the landscape of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Dr. April discusses current states of denial about the pandemic, in addition to identifying the best places to find reliable information. We also break down the different le…

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Episode 3: On Doing the Unpopular Thing and Following Your Intuition in Spain with Amy Cancryn 32:44

4+ y ago32:44

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Episode 3: Doing the Unpopular Thing. In this episode we speak to Amy Cancryn, an American business owner and co-host of the What's Tha' Point podcast, living in Spain, sharing information about her experience living abroad during the COVID-19 national shutdown. She talks about the unpopular decision she needed to make to take her child out of scho…

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