Episodes

  • How Can Public Health Address Systemic Racism in Maternal Health?

    How Can Public Health Address Systemic Racism in Maternal Health?
    May 1 2023

    The medical field can treat many of the challenges pregnant people face before and after birth. So why is there still racial inequity in maternal health?

    Hosts: Jennie Saia, Meghan Palmer

    Guests: Dr. Stephanie Baker, Dr. Yanica Faustin, Queen Assata Stephens


    The Pivot features stories of impact, discovery and surprise in public health. A production of the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.

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    20 mins
  • How Are Conspiracy Theories Public Health Crises?

    How Are Conspiracy Theories Public Health Crises?
    Mar 13 2023

    Conspiracy theories have always been a part of the fabric of society, but the difference today is that the internet acts as an accelerant, spreading lies and disinformation into the bloodstream.

    Host: Matthew Chamberlin
    Guests: Francesca Tripodi and Kurt Andersen


    The Pivot features stories of impact, discovery and surprise in public health. A production of the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.

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    39 mins