The Nation's Health Podcast

<p>As loneliness and isolation grow among U.S. teens, some are turning to AI chatbots for companionship, sparking new concerns for public health professionals. Host Sophia Meador talks to experts about what the trend...

<p>As public confidence in vaccines ebb, clinicians and public health workers are increasingly addressing concerns and confusion with parents. In the latest episode of The Nation’s Health Podcast, host Sophia Meador...

<p>Despite setbacks in 2025, the public health workforce remains resilient in protecting the nation’s health. Host Sophia Meador speaks with Aryn Melton Backus of the National Public Health Coalition on how advocates...

<p>Millions more Americans are expected to be food insecure as new restrictions on nutrition programs collide with rising prices. What does that mean for our health — and for the families already struggling to get by...

<p>Violent deaths were once just statistics — but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Violent Death Reporting System is changing that. In this special bonus episode of The Nation’s Health Podcast...

<p>The line between advocacy and lobbying can be confusing — especially for public health professionals. As the Trump administration continues to devastate the nation’s public health infrastructure, the need for strong...

<p>Youth tobacco use has hit record lows. But will it last? With the rise of e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches, decades of hard-won progress could be at risk. In this episode, host Sophia Meador sits down with Brian...

<p>Following the Aug. 8 attack on CDC's Atlanta offices, members of the public health community are raising concerns about federal leadership's role in promoting vaccine misinformation. Two APHA leaders speak with The...

<p>As the Trump administration continues to undermine science, the need for trustworthy voices on vaccines is growing. In the latest episode of The Nation's Health Podcast, host Sophia Meador speaks with Molly O'Shea, a...

<p>Extreme heat is one of the most significant health threats facing communities across the country. In the third episode of our extreme heat series, The Nation’s Health Podcast talks with public health leaders who are...

<p>President Trump’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year calls for deep cuts to public health — which could severely weaken the ability of local public health departments to carry out their essential work. This...

<p>As temperatures rise, so do health risks — particularly for vulnerable communities. In the second episode of our extreme heat series, The Nation's Health speaks with public health experts about how heat affects...

<p>Climate change is making U.S. cities hotter. But smart surfaces, such as reflective pavements, solar panels or even trees, can go a long way in cooling them down. In this first of a three-part series on extreme heat...

<p>The use of psilocybin — or "magic mushrooms" — is rapidly growing, but so are possible poisonings. In this episode, host Sophia Meador speaks with researcher Karilynn Rockhill, PhD, about what’s driving this trend...

<p>In this episode, host Sophia Meador speaks with Paul Offit, MD, about the implications of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s misguided stances on vaccines — and what it could mean for the future of disease prevention in the...