Doses of Reality: A Matter of National Health Security

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🗓️ 29 October 2025

⏱️ 41 minutes

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In this episode, Jess and Sarah welcome Dr. Seth Berkley, a leading public health expert, to examine pressing global health security challenges. The scientists explore the concerning resurgence of preventable diseases and the critical role of vaccination programs in protecting populations. Dr. Berkley shares insights on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing persistent issues of vaccine inequity and hesitancy across different communities. The conversation tackles the troubling rise of anti-science legislation and the erosion of public trust in scientific institutions, while also examining the tensions between individual health freedom and collective public health responsibility. Throughout the episode, the experts offer both sobering assessments of current challenges and hopeful perspectives on future advancements in global health and scientific progress. Video available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Pv-sFW8--Mo (00:00) Intro and Public Health Update (04:01) What Is A News Item That Caught Your Attention And Why? (08:44) Dr. Berkley's Work During The Covid-19 Pandemic (12:33) How Likely Is It That We Have Another Pandemic Type Situation? (25:17) Vaccine Inequity Vs. Hesitancy (20:50) Vaccine Recommendations And Availability (25:29) The Role Of Sanitation In Disease Control (28:38) The Bigger Picture Of Public Health In America (31:40) Philosophical Perspectives On Health And Freedom (36:04) What Is Giving Hope In Public Health And Science? https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethberkley/ https://www.ucpress.edu/books/fair-doses Fair Doses: An Insider's Story of the Pandemic and the Global Fight for Vaccine Equity on Amazon https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aea7053 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interested in advertising with us? Please reach out to advertising@airwavemedia.com, with “Unbiased Science” in the subject line. PLEASE NOTE: The discussion and information provided in this podcast are for general educational, scientific, and informational purposes only and are not intended as, and should not be treated as, medical or other professional advice for any particular individual or individuals. Every person and medical issue is different, and diagnosis and treatment requires consideration of specific facts often unique to the individual. As such, the information contained in this podcast should not be used as a substitute for consultation with and/or treatment by a doctor or other medical professional. If you are experiencing any medical issue or have any medical concern, you should consult with a doctor or other medical professional. Further, due to the inherent limitations of a podcast such as this as well as ongoing scientific developments, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information or analysis provided in this podcast, although, of course we always endeavor to provide comprehensive information and analysis. In no event may Unbiased Science or any of the participants in this podcast be held liable to the listener or anyone else for any decision allegedly made or action allegedly taken or not taken allegedly in reliance on the discussion or information in this podcast or for any damages allegedly resulting from such reliance. The information provided herein do not represent the views of our employers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:37.4	Music see. Welcome to Unbiased Science, where we bring scientific method to the madness.
0:57.0	We're your host, Dr. Jess Steyer, and Dr. Sarah Scheidman.
1:01.7	And today we are joined by a very special guest to talk about a topic that should be important to all of us.
1:10.4	Health security, the resurgence of
1:12.8	diseases, and of course, one of our favorite topics, vaccines. Before we get into it, something
1:19.0	that caught my attention in public health is a lot of attention to aluminum. Aluminum as an
1:26.9	ingredient. Aluminum salts is an ingredient in vaccines. Aluminum salts are
1:30.8	used as adjuvants in some vaccines, which I like to say is sort of like a megaphone for the immune
1:37.0	system. It helps the vaccines work well and be effective. They're a very critical ingredient in
1:43.1	vaccines. And so, you know, many of us are concerned
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