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The DemystifySci Podcast60 Second Theories - Paradigm Drift #3, Ohio - DemystifySciParadigm Drift is the show where we celebrate theories, theorists, and freedom of thought. Each theorist gets 60 seconds to present their idea of the world, followed by an interview with us an our panelist. This week’s episode was taped in Columbus, Ohio with Chris Ranney as panelist, Jay Smith on guitar, and Megan Ranney as supporting cast. Next one will be live in Portugal but you can sign up for the online version again in July: https://demystifysci.com/paradigm-drift-show. Theorists: Ricky Cisco, Matthew Fox, Lyndon Ashmore, Eugene Yashkin, Gary Barham, Jack Neefus, Bradie Lee, Ryan Mckenna, Wayne Co...2025-05-302h 11
Why Should I Trust You?Inside A Rare Conversation Between MAHA Grassroots and Public Health LeadersIn today’s episode: a conversation between two sides that don’t typically speak with each other—mainstream public health leaders and voices from the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. These groups often talk about each other, but rarely to each other.Five MAHA members from their state chapter in Ohio. Five public health leaders. We had met and developed relationships with them over months of discussing their vision of health in this country. And a few weeks ago, we invited them to have a conversation with each other. They all agreed. On today's episode...2025-05-081h 45
Take as DirectedDr. Katelyn Jetelina, Your Local Epidemiologist: Death threats and thick skin are “part of this gig.”Dr. Katelyn Jetelina joins us at the fifth anniversary of the newsletter she has spearheaded,Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE). “An incredibly wild ride,” YLE reaches 370,000 subscribers, while social media accounts reach 700,000. To cross the political divide, we need to listen more, be more selective in the choice of words. The YLE operation now includes a team of 15 managing the newsletter, podcasts, speaking engagements, and social media—and trusted messengers. She’s joined Dean Megan Ranney at the Yale School of Public Health focused on social listening and upgrading communications. Two months plus into the Trump second term, have we rebounde...2025-03-2729 minThe CommonHealthDr. Katelyn Jetelina, Your Local Epidemiologist: Death threats and thick skin are “part of this gig.”Dr. Katelyn Jetelina joins us at the fifth anniversary of the newsletter she has spearheaded,Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE). “An incredibly wild ride,” YLE reaches 370,000 subscribers, while social media accounts reach 700,000. To cross the political divide, we need to listen more, be more selective in the choice of words. The YLE operation now includes a team of 15 managing the newsletter, podcasts, speaking engagements, and social media—and trusted messengers. She’s joined Dean Megan Ranney at the Yale School of Public Health focused on social listening and upgrading communications. Two months plus into the Trump second term, have we rebounde...2025-03-2729 min
Where We LiveHealth experts warn about future pandemics: Are we prepared?This season alone, there have been over 30,000 COVID-19 cases in Connecticut. That’s according to the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Measles is on the rise across the United States, and the CDC is monitoring H5 bird flu activity as well. Is it time to start preparing for the next global pandemic? Last year, the World Health Organization published a checklist to help nations update their pandemic preparedness plans. Today, physicians across our state join us to talk about what we learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, and how to prepare for th...2025-03-1349 min
Heartline: Changemaking in HealthcareSmall Actions, Big Impact: Dr. Ranney on Creating Meaningful ChangeIn episode 101 (Heartline Echo Episode: Must Listen Conversations), I sit down with Dr. Megan Ranney, a trailblazing emergency physician, researcher, and public health advocate. We explore the intricate landscape of healthcare activism, from firearm injury prevention to reproductive rights and beyond.Dr. Ranney shares her inspiring journey from a young emergency medicine resident to a national voice for innovative public health approaches. We discuss the pivotal moments that shaped her career, including a heartbreaking case that changed her perspective on firearm injuries and the profound impact of the Sandy Hook tragedy.2025-03-1238 min
SoundPracticeGun Violence, Physician Leadership, and a Public Health Perspective with Dr. Megan RanneyEpisode Overview: Host Mike Sacopulos interviews Megan Ranney, MD, MPH, FACEP, exploring her career journey and impactful work at the intersection of clinical medicine, public health, and advocacy. Ranney shares insights and actionable steps to address systemic healthcare issues and gun violence.
Key Topics:
Career Journey: From Peace Corps volunteer in West Africa during the AIDS crisis to Dean of Yale School of Public Health, Ranney offers a diverse perspective.
Clinical Medicine and Public Health: Leverage insights from her work as an emergency physician and public health expert.
System-Level Change: Ranney is passionate about driving systemic improvements in healthcare and...2024-11-1325 min
The Other 80The Way Out of The Gun Violence Crisis with Dr. Megan RanneyIn July, US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a landmark advisory declaring firearm violence a national public health crisis. The advisory builds on decades of work from Dr. Megan Ranney and other researchers who advocate taking a public health approach to reducing firearm violence. She joined us at Aspen Ideas: Health to discuss what this means: namely moving from a focus on law and order to centering harm reduction and prevention. Now, as the Dean of the Yale School of Public Health, Megan is applying the same systems thinking approach to focus on the big changes we need...2024-10-0244 minThe CommonHealthDr. Megan Ranney, Dean, Yale School of Public Health: We have the public health tools to tackle America’s epidemic of firearm injuries and deaths.Dr. Megan Ranney, the dynamic, charismatic Dean of the Yale School of Public Health, joined us to illuminate the strategy she has pioneered to curb firearm injuries and deaths in America. It is a true epidemic that begs a serious public health approach. It requires coming to terms with suicide and homicide in America—both sensitive, disturbing phenomena. It requires a concentrated focus on data gaps, research investments, effective interventions, and scaling the response. Together these actions hold the promise of reducing deaths and injuries by 50 percent. Many commonsense actions are steadily achieving major gains, including safe storage of we...2024-08-0541 minTake as DirectedDr. Megan Ranney, Dean, Yale School of Public Health: We have the public health tools to tackle America’s epidemic of firearm injuries and deaths.Dr. Megan Ranney, the dynamic, charismatic Dean of the Yale School of Public Health, joined us to illuminate the strategy she has pioneered to curb firearm injuries and deaths in America. It is a true epidemic that begs a serious public health approach. It requires coming to terms with suicide and homicide in America—both sensitive, disturbing phenomena. It requires a concentrated focus on data gaps, research investments, effective interventions, and scaling the response. Together these actions hold the promise of reducing deaths and injuries by 50 percent. Many commonsense actions are steadily achieving major gains, including safe storage of we...2024-08-0541 min
CSIS PodcastsDr. Megan Ranney, Dean, Yale School of Public Health: We have the public health tools to tackle America’s epidemic of firearm injuries and deaths.Dr. Megan Ranney, the dynamic, charismatic Dean of the Yale School of Public Health, joined us to illuminate the strategy she has pioneered to curb firearm injuries and deaths in America. It is a true epidemic that begs a serious public health approach. It requires coming to terms with suicide and homicide in America—both sensitive, disturbing phenomena. It requires a concentrated focus on data gaps, research investments, effective interventions, and scaling the response. Together these actions hold the promise of reducing deaths and injuries by 50 percent. Many commonsense actions are steadily achieving major gains, including safe storage of we...2024-08-0541 min
Health & VeritasTimothy Westmoreland: Healthcare at the Supreme CourtHowie and Harlan are joined by Timothy Westmoreland to discuss his long career in health policy and law, and the far-reaching consequences of the Supreme Court decision overturning Chevron deference. Harlan looks at President Joe Biden's debate struggles; Howie reports on the many healthcare-related Supreme Court decisions. Links: The Presidential Debate Harlan Krumholz: “Did Cold Medications Affect Biden's Debate Performance?” CNN Presidential Debate: President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, July 2, 2024 “Biden's Evolving Reasons for His Bad Debate: A Cold, T...2024-07-0440 min
The Smart 7The Sunday 7 - Iceland Erupts, Elon Musk faces trouble in Europe, Astronomers focus on the Christmas Tree Galaxy and good news on Hot FlushesThe Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week...With over 14 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and the Sunday 7 has just won a Gold Award as “Best Conversation Starter” in the International Signal Podcast Awards If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps...Today's episode includes the following guests:Tom Cl...2023-12-2417 min
Boston Public Radio PodcastBest Of BPR 12/18: Dr. Megan Ranney On Guns As Public Health Problem & The United Nations FoundationBest Of BPR 12/18: Dr. Megan Ranney On Guns As Public Health Problem & The United Nations Foundation2023-12-1833 min
It's Your Story To TellEpisode 24: Abuse Where You Least Expect It?In this podcast episode, the host, Megan Babcock, interviews Thea Ranney, who shares her personal experiences related to trauma and how she uses her skills and knowledge to help others navigate theirs. Thea runs an organizing business that specializes in assisting people dealing with trauma, including hoarding disorder, domestic violence situations, and more. She emphasizes the connection between the physical environment and mental clarity, explaining how her work involves helping individuals regain control of their physical spaces to support their emotional healing.
Thea also opens up about her own traumatic experiences, including family abuse and sexual abuse...2023-11-0431 min
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Innovations in Public Health with Dr. Megan RanneySend us a textDr. Megan Ranney joins CareTalk to discuss innovative public health approaches to prevent violence and related behavioral health problems.🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. 🎙️⚕️ABOUT MEGAN RANNEY, MD, MPHDr. Megan L. Ranney is an emergency physician, researcher, and national advocate for innov...2023-11-0326 min
CBS Mornings on the GoAlex Murdaugh's Attorneys Accuse Court Clerk of Jury Tampering | Football Player Carl Nassib Shares a Big AnnouncementAttorneys for Alex Murdaugh are demanding a new trial, citing allegations of jury tampering in a court filing on Tuesday. The claims come six months after the once prominent South Carolina lawyer was convicted of murdering his wife and son in June 2021. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has the story.First lady Jill Biden is experiencing mild symptoms from COVID-19 amid a nationwide uptick in cases. Dr. Megan Ranney has the latest data on an updated COVID booster expected later this month.Steph and Ayesha Curry's charity "Eat. Learn. Play." has set a goal to raise...2023-09-0633 min
The Colin McEnroe ShowWhat is public health?When we think of public health, we tend to think of things along the lines of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines, or even seatbelts and tobacco. But public health expands well beyond that, to realms like housing, climate change, access to the outdoors, and gun violence. This hour, we look broadly at the world of public health. And we ask what’s next for the field. GUESTS: Katelyn Jetelina: Epidemiologist and author of the “Your Local Epidemiologist” newsletter Megan Ranney: Emergency physician and Dean of the Yale School of Public Health Join the conversat...2023-08-3049 min
YaleUniversityApproaching Gun Violence as a Public Health IssuePresident Peter Salovey and Megan Ranney, dean of Yale School of Public Health, discuss a public health approach to the gun violence epidemic and her bold, inclusive vision for YSPH as it transitions into an independent school.2023-08-2231 min
Yale Talk: Conversations with President Peter SaloveyApproaching Gun Violence as a Public Health IssuePresident Peter Salovey and Megan Ranney, dean of Yale School of Public Health, discuss a public health approach to the gun violence epidemic and her bold, inclusive vision for YSPH as it transitions into an independent school.
2023-08-2231 min
Health & VeritasBest of Health & Veritas, Summer 2023Howie and Harlan look back on some of their favorite moments from the first 92 episodes of Health & Veritas. Featured episodes: Ania Jastreboff: The Revolution in Obesity Medication Josh Geballe: Turning Yale Innovation into Startups Anna Kaltenboeck: Untangling Drug Prices Akiko Iwasaki: Is Long COVID One Disease or Many? Perry Wilson: The Formula for Medical Misinformation Jeffrey Sonnenfeld: The CEO Whisperer Harlan Krumholz, This Is Your Life Megan Ranney: What’s Next for Public Health? Michael Alosco: The Toll of Re...2023-08-1732 min
The Visible VoicesMegan Ranney on Public Health and Gun Violence AwarenessMegan Ranney MD MPH is an emergency physician, researcher, and advocate for innovative approaches to health. Her work focuses on the intersection between digital health, violence prevention, and population health.
She is the incoming dean of the Yale School of Public Health and former Deputy Dean of the School of Public Health, as well as founding Director of the Brown-Lifespan Center for Digital Health . She is co-founder and Senior Strategic Advisor to the American Foundation for Firearm Injury Reduction in Medicine (AFFIRM) at the Aspen Institute which creates practical, scalable, and immediate health-based solutions to reduce all forms o...2023-06-2926 min
AMA Prioritizing EquityEmbracing Public Safety and Health for Improved Firearm Violence PreventionFirearm violence is a public health crisis. In this week's Prioritizing Equity panel, we explore the work of physicians in health systems and beyond in the realms of public health, public safety, and firearm violence prevention. Panel: Megan Ranney, MD, MPH, FACEP, Incoming Dean of Yale School of Public Health – Twitter: @meganranney Eric Reinhart, MD, PGY2 psychiatry resident at Northwestern University – Twitter: @_Eric_Reinhart Joseph V. Sakran, MD, MPH, MPA, FACS is the Vice Chair of Clinical Operations, Surgery at Johns Hopkins Medicine – Twitter: @JosephSakran Dr. Brian Williams, MD, Trauma...2023-04-2144 min
Health & VeritasMegan Ranney: What’s Next for Public Health?Howie and Harlan are joined by Megan Ranney, who will become the dean of the newly independent Yale School of Public Health later this year. Harlan reflects on the research that is helping us understand aging at a cellular level; Howie discusses a new study that he co-authored which examines the costs that make it harder for many mothers to breastfeed. Links: “Accelerated Epigenetic Aging Is Associated with Multiple Cardiometabolic, Hematologic, and Renal Abnormalities: A Project Baseline Health Substudy” Outlive by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford “Megan Ranney named dean of Yale Sc...2023-04-2035 min
In the Bubble with Andy SlavittWhat the End of the COVID Emergency Declaration Means for You (with Dr. Megan Ranney)The federal COVID-19 public health emergency ends on May 11. What does that mean for the cost of vaccines, access to testing, and treatment options? Andy poses those questions to ER physician (and soon to be dean of Yale School of Public Health) Dr. Megan Ranney. They also discuss why virus scares like Mpox and avian influenza seem to be happening more often. Keep up with Andy on Twitter and Post @ASlavitt. Follow Megan Ranney on Twitter @meganranney. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe...2023-02-2038 min
Aspen Ideas to GoCurbing Gun Violence Through Public HealthDespite the deeply tragic, terrifying and high-profile nature of gun violence, the United States has not been able to make significant progress on the problem. The arguments on all sides are exhaustingly familiar, and so is the lack of governmental and societal action. In the meantime, more and more people are dying—researchers say more than 45,000 a year. A group of passionate health care providers and public health professionals are urging us to look at the issue in a different light, and think about how the country’s gun-owning and gun-despising populations can actually work together to save lives. Phys...2023-01-261h 08
Healthcare Perspectives 360Please Secure Your Own Mask Before Helping OthersIn this episode, we discuss how clinician wellness is more than resiliency, slow breathing, and yoga classes. Listen in as emergency medicine physician Dr. Megan Ranney, hospital administrator Pierre Monice, and customer experience expert Jake Poore share their perspectives for self-care in this “new normal” of healthcare. During this episode, you will: Consider the difference between self-care and systemic change as it relates to clinician wellness Explore why it is important to expand the concept of wellness beyond just cliniciansUnderstand the connection between supply chain shortages and moral injury Gain a quick and easy way to gauge yo...2022-09-1519 min
The NewsWorthySpecial Edition: The Truth About Gun Violence - Breaking Down the DataToday, we’re doing our best to cut out any sensationalism or politics about the sometimes-very-controversial topics of gun violence and gun laws, and even how or if mental illness plays a role. Instead, we’re focusing on what the data shows about all of it, like who is really most at risk of getting hurt and the actions that may actually keep people safer. First up, I’m speaking with researcher and practicing emergency physician Dr. Megan Ranney. She’s the co-founder of a nonprofit bringing together medical and public health experts focused on responsible gun stewards...2022-09-0319 minHealthcare Perspectives 360The Long and Winding RoadIn this episode, we discuss the “Elephant in the Room”—what it's like to be 2.5 years into the pandemic. Our guests include emergency medicine physician Dr. Megan Ranney, hospital administrator Pierre Monice, and customer experience expert Jake Poore. During this episode, you will: Hear about the challenges that still need to be overcome in the wake of COVID-19Appreciate the impact that moral injury has had on healthcare workers Gain insight on hospital administrators’ perspectivesHear different perspectives related to travelling nursesUnderstand how patients measure their satisfaction with healthcareKnow the 3 questions patients want answered at the beginning of their he...2022-08-1517 minHealthcare Perspectives 360This Is One Tough CrowdIn this episode, we discuss the recent uptick in patient aggression and violence experienced by healthcare workers. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Megan Ranney, hospital administrator Pierre Monice, and customer experience expert Jake Poore, share their perspectives with Geri on this growing and concerning trend.During this episode, you will: Learn why patients are more aggressive than ever beforeHear how the pandemic may have contributed to increased levels of workplace violenceConsider strategies to defuse the increased levels of aggressionUnderstand the issues that unexpressed expectations can causeAppreciate patients’ top concern Link to TranscriptCoverys companies are...2022-08-1518 minHealthcare Perspectives 360The Criminalization of HealthcareThe prosecution of a nurse for a medication error sent shockwaves through the medical community earlier this year. Please listen as we discuss the criminalization of healthcare with emergency medicine physician Dr. Megan Ranney, hospital administrator Pierre Monice, and customer experience expert Jake Poore. During this episode, you will: Learn how clinicians feel about the RaDonda Vought verdictGain perspective on the talk around the C-suite coffee pot regarding this caseReflect on how a culture of safety is as important to healthcare professionals as it is to patientsLink to TranscriptCoverys companies are a...2022-08-1516 min
America DissectedPresidential COVID with Dr. Megan RanneyThe president of the United States has COVID. Again. Abdul reflects on what this signals in the pandemic–and our politics. Then he sits down with Dr. Megan Ranney, Emergency Medicine physician and Academic Dean of Public Health at Brown University.
2022-07-2647 min
Rhode Island ReportDr. Megan Ranney on gun violence as public health crisisIf you feel like there’s been an unending string of gun violence in the US this year, you’re right. According to the Gun Violence Archive, there have been at least four mass shootings every week so far in 2022. Dr. Megan Ranney, an emergency room doctor and the academic dean at Brown University’s School of Public Health, says gun violence should be treated like the public health crisis that it is.We talk about her prescription for change and her latest COVID guidance. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.See Privacy...2022-07-2119 min
Heartline: Changemaking in HealthcareDr. Megan Ranney: Coalitions & CommunityEpisode 8: Dr. Ranney is a practicing emergency physician, researcher, and national advocate for innovative approaches to public health. She is the Academic Dean at the School of Public Health at Brown University, the Warren Alpert Endowed Professor of Emergency Medicine at Alpert Medical School of Brown University, and the Founding Director of the Brown-Lifespan Center for Digital Health. Dr. Ranney’s research focuses on developing, testing, and disseminating digital health interventions to prevent violence and related behavioral health problems, as well as on COVID-related risk reduction. She has had continuous external funding from federal and foundation grants for over a...2022-07-1944 min