Public Health Group Chat
A podcast more reliable than your federal government. Hosted by public health professionals Ariel, Mattie, and Olivia, this podcast breaks down what’s actually happening in the world of health—without the jargon or spin, no background required. Each episode feels like catching up with friends who know how the system works and can explain why it matters to your everyday life. Expect the topic of the week, public health in pop culture, weekly recall updates, and the good news we all need to hear. Informative, honest, and occasionally unhinged…in the best way.
All views shared in this podcast are our own. Episodes drop every other Friday. Next episode available on 3/6/26.
Episodes
3 episodes
Centers for Disease (out of) Control
In the past year, the CDC really took a beating from the Trump administration. In this episode, we discuss a timeline of some of the most important events, including:Reductions in Force (RIFs)Shooting at the CDC on 8/8/25
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57:40
Defunded: The Public Health Cost of Killing USAID
For more than 60 years, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) quietly did the kind of public health work that actually saves lives. Founded in 1961, USAID supported global programs that reduced maternal and child mortal...
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40:13