This podcast explores public health careers, epidemiology, and public health entrepreneurship. The episodes features conversations that encourage you to think creatively and use innovation, while also helping you see public health everywhere.
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Each month, the PricePod bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering new perspectives on how public policy impacts our lives and communities. Our conversations with USC Price School faculty range far and wide, from issues like traffic gridlock and the homelessness crisis to the spiraling cost of healthcare and corruption in politics. Whether you’re a policy wonk, a student, or simply curious about how research can change our world, the PricePod is your source for informed, engaging ...
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Conversations on Public Health aims to create a valuable repository of insights into public health by interviewing researchers, consultants, policy makers, donors, opinion shapers and health workers on a weekly basis.
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Conversations on Public Safety: The Den channels the courageousness of lions to showcase that when experts in criminal justice bravely come together to question every aspect of the system, they have the power to reset and reshape the landscape of public safety. Whether you're a veteran of criminal justice, a newcomer who wants to foster change for the next generation, or someone actively involved in the field grappling with the complexities of decision-making, you’re invited to the conversat ...
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Racism is a Public Health Crisis: Critical Conversations with KinectEDucation
Dr. Kelly Meier & Briana Williamson M.S
This season of for the KinectEd Podcast themed, Racism is a Public Health Crisis, sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield Minnesota, brings together a powerful lineup of guests, offering a multifaceted exploration of how racism intersects with public health. Listeners can expect to hear from a diverse range of voices, each providing unique perspectives on the systemic challenges and opportunities for change in healthcare and beyond. Some of the notable guests this season include Dr. Reggie Edwards ...
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PHEC 353: Big Changes, Updates, And What’s Next
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Tune into this episode to get up to speed with the recent developments with Dr. Huntley’s podcast and consulting firm. Assistant Operations Manager, Laura Hollabaugh, joins Dr. Huntley to discuss changes that have already happened, and what you can expect in the future. To kick off the conversation, we discuss Laura’s growing role and how she is le…
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A Professor’s Quest to Save Her Son
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Four years ago, Elizabeth Currid-Halkett received some of the worst news imaginable: her son, Eliot, was diagnosed with a fatal neuromuscular disease. In her quest to save her son, she learned of a gene therapy that ultimately helped Eliot, but she ran into roadblocks that made it difficult to access this life changing treatment. Her story, recentl…
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PHEC 352: Healthcare Innovation And Public Health, With Stephen Martin, PhD, MPH
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Pursuing a career in public health can take many twists and turns, and there’s a good chance you’ll travel through some pretty interesting and surprising places. Such was the case for our guest, Dr. Stephen Martin, who has held a number of diverse and esteemed positions throughout his career. He currently serves as both the Executive Director of th…
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PHEC 351: Minority Health Awareness Conversations, With Communities
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On this special episode of the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations, Dr. Huntley shares the most recent Public Health Roundtable Discussion. She was joined by a panel of public health professionals: Judeline Casimir, MPH, Andrea L. Lowe, MPH, and LaShonda Richardson, MPH to discuss the topic of Minority Health Awareness. Since the month of Apri…
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PHEC 350: Data And Health Equity, With Paulina Sosa, MPH
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Joining Dr. Huntley on this episode is a repeat guest who first graced us with her presence in episode 178! Paulina Sosa the Founder of both Latinx Voces and Latinx Task Force. Amongst other distinguished accolades, she is currently a doctoral student in the public health informatics track in the DrPH program at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Pu…
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PHEC 349: Sexual and Reproductive Health For People Of Marginalized Communities, With Keosha Bond, EdD, MPH
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True sexual health equity requires inclusiveness of all sexual identities, as well as trans-awareness and a recognition of the negative impact that racism has on health outcomes for BIPOC communities. This is the belief of Dr. Keosha Bond, a behavioral scientist, sexual health educator, and researcher. She centers her work on the complex intersecti…
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PHEC 348: The Interconnectedness of Public Health With Sandy-Asari Hogan, DrPH, MPH
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Public health is irrevocably intertwined into every aspect of what we do in our daily lives, and everybody has a part to play in it. Our guest is an innovative public health leader with expertise in evaluation and social impact strategy. After her first appearance on this podcast five years ago, we are pleased to welcome back Dr. Sandy-Asari Hogan …
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PHEC 347: Being A ‘Disruptor’ In Public Health, With Rebecca Desir, MPH
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Meet Rebecca Desir, an award-winning public health practitioner, the founder of the Black Health Commission, and the senior manager of community advocacy for AdventHealth in Florida. She joins us to tell us about her focus on the Black diaspora in her public health mission. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Rebecca’s life as the daughter of Haitian …
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Dr. Huntley announces the launch of a new podcast called Public Health Entrepreneurs. This podcast will focus on topics related to public health entrepreneurship and will provide resources and support for public health entrepreneurs at all levels. The podcast has its own website and is available on all major podcast platforms. Dr. Huntley encourage…
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Recent elections outcomes have made many Americans question the accuracy of public polling. Political polls for the 2016 and 2020 presidential contests, for example, generally underestimated the support for former President Donald Trump. In many ways, measuring public opinion is more difficult than ever, but polls are still often accurate. They als…
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PHEC 346: Health Equity And Developmental Disability Awareness
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How are you leading and engaging in health equity and developmental disability awareness conversations with the communities you serve? March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month, and we brought this topic to a panel of professionals in our recent Public Health Roundtable discussion with Linda Gordon, M.D., MPH, and Ericka Horne, MPH, CHES. W…
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PHEC 345: Proactive Caregiving, With Cynthia J. Hickman, PhD, MSN
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For a while now, Dr. Huntley has been looking for a way to share her story with you of when she took care of her ailing mother, but the subject has just been too daunting for her to confront alone. So in this episode, we welcome Dr. Cynthia J. Hickman back to the show as Dr. Huntley’s companion, and the pair walk us through their personal journeys …
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PHEC 344: Behind The Scenes With Podcasting Expert, Carli van Heerden
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Get ready for something different on this special episode of the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations! Dr. Huntley dives into a creative conversation that may feel like a bit of a brainstorming session, coming at you with a behind-the-scenes vibe. Joining Dr. Huntley on this episode is the founder and CEO of We Edit Podcasts, a full-service pod…
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PHEC 343: Access To Quality Healthcare For The Underserved and Underrepresented, With Selena Smith, MPA
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An advocate for access to quality healthcare, a student of socioeconomics and equity, and a seeker of equality in justice and among humanity. Selena Smith joins us on the podcast to discuss her career journey and current role as COO of GRO Community, a mental health organization specializing in providing mental health services and support to Black …
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It’s been four years since the COVID-19 pandemic first swept the globe, shutting down schools and businesses and killing more than 1.1 million people in the U.S. alone. In response to the crisis, governments implemented public health policies that would come to define life for the next few years: Mask mandates, stay at home orders, vaccines and boo…
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PHEC 342: Discussing Heart Disease, With Communities
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Although February is American Heart Month, a time when the nation spotlights heart disease, it is an important topic to highlight all year long. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. In most cases, heart disease is preventable but there are often several barriers for many communities to access and easy-to-understand reso…
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Change or No Change: Reflections on Crime Trends
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For today's conversation, Jessica introduces Dr. Jim Austin, the Director of Strategic Initiatives at JFA Institute, to The Den. Together, they discuss and reflect on his studies with observed and forecasted crime rates. The discussion highlights how policymakers and police leadership can analyze the intersection between criminal justice policies, …
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PHEC 341: Anti-Hunger Activism, With Rachel Cahill, MPA
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Our guest is passionate about the heart of one of America's most critical issues, food insecurity. Joining Dr. Huntley on the podcast is Rachel Cahill, MPA, the principal consultant and owner of a policy and advocacy consulting firm serving anti-hunger and anti-poverty organizations across the country. Rachel is a nationally recognized expert in pu…
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Defining Space and Place for Public Safety
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For today's conversation, Jessica welcomes Neil Hubbert to The Den, a research associate for IDEA analytics. Together, they discuss the complexities of creating boundaries for police districts or reporting areas through the lens of data analytics. Neil believes that a combination of experience-driven insights from officers and data-driven perspecti…
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PHEC 340: Social Work, Grant Writing, And Public Health, with LaKeesha Morris-Moreau, MSW
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The field of public health is so broad! In this episode, we are connecting it to social work and more specifically, grant writing to demonstrate how we can have a greater impact in the field of public health. Grant writer and founder of the Bell Tower Group, LaKeesha Morris-Moreau joins us to share about her public service work and how she brings v…
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PHEC 339: Public Health Through Faith-Based Organizations, With Dr. Braxton
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On Public Health Epidemiology Conversations, we welcome back one of our guests from 2017, Dr. Juanita Braxton. She joins us to discuss how she is able to serve her community by providing public health education to faith-based organizations. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Dr. Braxton and Dr. Huntley’s relationship, their conversation back in episo…
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Trust. The Key to Safer Communities.
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Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell discusses the lack of trust between police and the communities they serve. The challenge climaxed in 2020 with the murder of George Floyd, which sparked nationwide protests and calls for police reform. But McDonnell, now director of the Safe Communities Institute (SCI) at the USC Price School, says po…
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PHEC 338: Cervical Health Awareness Discussion
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Did you know that cervical cancer is almost entirely preventable with proper vaccination, regular screenings, pap smears, and HPV testing? Yet, so many women across the US are still being diagnosed with cervical cancer. Join Dr. Huntley on the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations podcast, as she delves into the topic of cervical health and wome…
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In the field of law enforcement, the use of intentional language is crucial to convey values, build relationships within communities, and create clear divisions within police departments. In this episode, the panelists engage in a debate about reimagining police departments, focusing on their ideal structures, correct language when naming them, and…
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PHEC 337: Should We Explain It Once, Or Repeat?
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If you work in public health, you’ve probably had to explain an industry term to the general public on more than one occasion. How often should we be doing this? How can we ensure that the information we’re conveying is understood by the broader community? Join Dr. Huntley as she explores the intersection of public health, communication, and commun…
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In part II of the previous episode's discussion on policing capacity, today, the panel questions whether the traditional expectations of police officers, including being armed and having the power to detain, are appropriate for all aspects of their work. They explore the idea that sworn officers may not always be necessary to provide protection whe…
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You might think that the question ‘What is a chicken coop?’ is pretty straightforward and if you were to ask a farmer, you’d be right. However, if you posed the same question to a truck driver, there’s a high chance the answer would be radically different from anything you anticipated. So, what does all this have to do with public health? Also, wha…
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Racism is a Public Health Crisis Podcast: James Burroughs Children's Hospital Minnesota
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In this episode of Racism is a Public Health Crisis, we feature James C. Burroughs II, the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer at Children's Minnesota. Burroughs leads the charge in integrating equity and inclusion in one of the nation’s top pediatric health systems. His work focuses on ensuring equitable care for all patients, creating an inclusive…
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Racism is a Public Health Crisis: Dr.Reggie Edwards, Brooklyn Center City Manager
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In this episode of Racism is a Public Health Crisis, we speak with Dr. Reggie Edwards, the City Manager of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Dr. Edwards, tasked with leading the city through after a tumultuous period marked by the police shooting of Daunte Wright. Together, we discuss his approach to addressing systemic racism and public health. A long-t…
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PHEC 335: When Work Becomes Personal
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Zuwena Plata, a member of our data team, joins us in her capacity as an important member of our data team to reveal the impact that her work has had on her personal life. After getting a sense of her professional background, Zuwena details the work she’s currently involved in before explaining how and why this work affects her personally. We discov…
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