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138. “We Can’t Fail”: Dr. David Margolius Takes on Flavored Tobacco in Cleveland
Smoking not only remains the #1 cause of death in Cleveland, but is a function of years of inequitable and racist policy, with devastating consequences for communities of color. Dan talks with Dr. David Margolius, Director of Public Health for the City of Cleveland, about efforts to get Cleveland’s horrendous smoking rates under control, especially by addressing flavored tobacco.
134. Dr. Amy Acton on Loss, Learning, and Finding Meaning in the Pandemic
On Episode 134, Dr. Amy Acton talks with Dan about the state of public health preparedness in Ohio, and what Ohio needs to do to start not only learning important lessons from our state’s collective experience with COVID, but to grieve.
133. The Politics of Life Expectancy in Ohio: Washington Post reporters Lauren Weber and Dan Diamond
Dan talks with Washington Post reporters Lauren Weber and Dan Diamond about their must-read reporting on life expectancy in Ohio. Topics: reactions to the piece so far; the relationship between public health and perceptions of liberty; Ohio’s place within larger national conversations; the lack of democratic responsiveness in Ohio politics; and other issues that show the dire health consequences of Ohio’s failure to prioritize public health and safety.
125. Rep. Somani on Abortion, Gender Affirmation, & Statehouse Hypocrisy
Dan talks with obstetrician-gynecologist and State Rep. Anita Somani about reproductive rights, the impact anti-transgender legislation is poised to have on Ohio patients; and balancing life as a physician-legislator.
124. Preying on Patients: Dispatch Reporters Max Filby & Jennifer Smola Shaffer
Dan talks with Columbus Dispatch reporters Max Filby and Jennifer Smola Shaffer about their investigative series, Preying on Patients. Topics include possible reforms for the medical board, and the role journalism plays in bringing these stories about sexual misconduct to light.
122. Disaster, Trauma, and Distrust in East Palestine, Ohio
Dan talks with Emily Wright of River Valley Organizing and Melanie Houston of the Ohio Environmental Council about the situation in East Palestine in the wake of the Norfolk Southern train derailment. Topics include what residents are reporting; predatory entities; water, ground and air testing; and what policy changes we'll need to pursue to ensure this never happens again.
121. It's Budget Season! Priorities for a Healthier Ohio
Dan talks with Tara Britton and Kelsey Bergfeld about the state budget and their organizations’ policy priorities. Topics include SNAP benefits, Medicaid, harm reduction, doula services, and the workplace.
103. OPAWL: Building Community within Ohio's Asian American and Pacific Islander Community
Dan welcomes two members of OPAWL – Building AAPI Feminist Leadership, Sharon Kim and Rebecca Nelson. They discuss increases in anti-Asian crime, health disparities laid bare by COVID-19, changes to Ohio demographics, and OPAWL’s proposed solutions to improve AAPI outcomes in Ohio.
91. 47th in the Nation: A Look at the Health Policy Institute of Ohio's Health Value Dashboard
Dan talks with Amy Rohling McGee and Zach Reat about the Health Policy Institute of Ohio’s 2021 Health Value Dashboard.
74. Happy New Year? Assessing Ohio's Non-Profits as We Leave 2020 Behind (Where it Belongs)
Dan talks with Mike Corey, Executive Director of the Human Service Chamber of Franklin County about Ohio's non-profits during COVID-19, a dreadful year behind us, with hope for 2021.
73. Ohio's COVID-19 Response (So Far): Former Ohio Department of Health Director Rick Hodges
Former Ohio Department of Health Director Rick Hodges talks with Dan about Ohio's response to the COVID19 pandemic. Topics include differences between the current moment with COVID19 and Ohio's experience with ebola during Hodges' time at ODH; the frustrating politics of the current moment; and the federal response (or lack thereof) to COVID19.
69. Managing Care: Loren Anthes on Big Changes Coming to Ohio's Medicaid Program
Talking with Loren Anthes of the Center for Community Solutions about Governor DeWine’s announcement to renegotiate Managed Care contracts in Ohio—potentially the biggest changes to Ohio’s Medicaid program in more than a decade.
Ep. 63 — Pizza and Pandemic: Mikey Sorboro of Late Night Slice and the 10 pm Curfew
On this week’s episode Dan Skinner and his Co-Producer Mark Frantz talk with Mikey Sorboro—owner of Mikey’s Late Night Slice—about the legal battle over the 10pm restaurant curfew that Mikey and other local restaurant owners fought at the end of July. Currently, Gov. DeWine has called for alcohol sales to stop after the same 10pm marker.
59. False Positives & the Politics of COVID-19: Anne Gearan and Brittany Shammas of The Washington Post
Dan talks with Washington Post reporters Anne Gearan and Brittany Shammas about reporting they have done at the nexus of Ohio and the national response to COVID-19. Topics include Gov. DeWine's false positive test for COVID-19, efforts to push back against misinformation about COVID-19 testing and vaccines, and school reopening discussions.