Public Health Group Chat
Ariel, Olivia, and Mattie
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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.
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Oh SNAP
In this episode, Ariel walks us through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). She traces its history from the Food Stamp Program of 1939 to its most recent changes under the One Big…
It Hantas Me: Part II
If the MV Hondius Hantavirus outbreak hit the US tomorrow, would we be ready? In Part II of our Hantavirus/Andes virus coverage, Mattie and Olivia sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Soda, MD, infectious…
It Hantas Me: Part I
In this episode (Part I of II), Olivia breaks down Hantavirus: what it is, how it spreads, and why the outbreak aboard the MV Hondius has the world paying attention. She walks through the science of…
Who Really Pays the Price of War?
In today’s episode, Ariel walks us through the public health impacts of war. We start by providing a very brief history of human conflict. Next, we talk about technological advances during WWI, WWII,…
The Implications of RFK Jr.'s Infectious Influence
In this episode, Olivia breaks down measles. She explains what it is, how the US reached measles elimination status in 2000, why it is making a comeback, and whether or not we will keep our measles…
If it Needs to be in the Fridge, it Ain't a Baby
Abortion is healthcare...and in this episode, Ariel walks us through the full history of abortion in the US, from pre-colonial practices to Roe v. Wade to where things stand today across all 50…
We Should be Meaner to Casey Means
SPECIAL RELEASE EPISODE: We are publishing this episode early to ensure timely release. Qualifications for the US Surgeon General are outlined in the US Code (TITLE 42 / CHAPTER 6A / SUBCHAPTER I /…
Our Beef With Beef
The US government has been issuing nutrition guidance for over 100 years — so what's the deal with the new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines? In this episode, Ariel breaks down the history of the Dietary…
It's Always the Bats (But it's Also Us)
If you want to learn about Nipah virus, you’re in the right place. In this episode, Olivia walks us through what Nipah virus is, how it is transmitted, the recent outbreak in India, and how to…
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…
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…
New Year, New Shitshow
A public health podcast more reliable than your federal government. Get to know your cohosts! If you are just tuning in, please know that our audio improves tenfold after this episode. We had some…
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Public Health Group Chat has published 12 episodes since January 2026, covering topics in Comedy, News.
Public Health Group Chat is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 56m.
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