#public-health
12 episodes
#1251: The Happiness Paradox: Why Wealth Isn't Buying Progress
Why is the US falling in happiness rankings while others thrive? Explore the "Beyond GDP" movement and the true metrics of a life well-lived.
#1192: The Melatonin Paradox: Is Your Sleep Aid a Secret Hormone?
From gas station gummies to prescription drugs, we dive into the "melatonin paradox" and why your 10mg dose might be a "flamethrower."
#1191: The Supplement Paradox: The Hidden Reality of Wellness
Are your vitamins actually doing anything? Discover the regulatory loopholes and quality control issues hiding behind your supplement labels.
#1188: The Fixed Patient Paradox: Is Therapy a Forever Subscription?
Is therapy a tool for healing or an infinite subscription? Explore the tension between quick protocols and decade-long clinical journeys.
#843: The Shadow Pandemic: Long COVID’s Reality in 2026
While the world moves on, 65 million people remain in the shadow pandemic. Explore the latest 2026 breakthroughs in Long COVID science.
#643: The Silent Killer: Essential Carbon Monoxide Safety
Learn why carbon monoxide is the "silent killer" and how to properly place and maintain your sensors to protect your home.
#619: The Village and the Vibe: Kids, Cafes, and Clean Air
Should kids be in bars and cafes? Herman and Corn explore the "social apprenticeship" of third places and the battle for smoke-free public air.
#547: Jerusalem’s Thirst Tax: The Fight for Public Water
Why is it so hard to find a drink in Jerusalem? Herman and Corn explore the history, economics, and public health of urban water access.
#479: The New Normal: Navigating COVID-19 in 2026
The pandemic "ended," but the virus remains. Herman and Corn break down the 2026 landscape of variants, policy shifts, and vaccine guidance.
#436: The Parenting Gap: Why Safety Training Isn't Standard
You need a license to drive, but not to bring home a baby. Herman and Corn discuss the critical need for subsidized parenting education.
#433: The Silent Pandemic: Can AI Solve Antibiotic Resistance?
Explore how generative AI and "microbial dark matter" are helping us stay one step ahead in the global arms race against superbugs.
#115: The Right to Breathe: Tobacco Policy and the Enforcement Gap
Explore the global divide in tobacco control, from Ireland’s success to Israel’s enforcement gaps, and the new "end-game" strategies of 2025.