64 episodes

Each episode, sometimes academics, Courtney Hempton, Jane Williams and Chris Mayes take an undisciplined dive (i.e. bellyflop) into the underwater caverns of history, ethics and politics of health. They are joined by a cocktail of erudite, cantankerous and more qualified guests to talk through everything from the history of feminist bioethics to why acronyms are a curse and unnecessary evil. Plus, they break down the latest biopolitical news, discuss #bioethicstwitter bin-fires, and dig up forgotten gems from the archive. New episodes drop every Thursday.

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Each episode, sometimes academics, Courtney Hempton, Jane Williams and Chris Mayes take an undisciplined dive (i.e. bellyflop) into the underwater caverns of history, ethics and politics of health. They are joined by a cocktail of erudite, cantankerous and more qualified guests to talk through everything from the history of feminist bioethics to why acronyms are a curse and unnecessary evil. Plus, they break down the latest biopolitical news, discuss #bioethicstwitter bin-fires, and dig up forgotten gems from the archive. New episodes drop every Thursday.

    Fireside Chat: Send us a text! Plus some random thoughts & announcements

    Fireside Chat: Send us a text! Plus some random thoughts & announcements

    Send us a Text Message.**Below was generated by AI and doesn't really have much to do with what we actually talked about!**Curious about how American English phrases like "it's been a minute" are shaping everyday language? Join us as we explore this playful debate and kick things off with an engaging discussion. We also introduce an exciting new feature that lets you send us anonymous text messages through Apple Podcasts and Spotify, making it easier than ever to share your thoughts. Plus, do...

    • 30 min
    Commercial Determinants of Health: Dr. Mélissa Mialon on the power & politics of food corporations

    Commercial Determinants of Health: Dr. Mélissa Mialon on the power & politics of food corporations

    Send us a Text Message.**Below is AI-generated (with some editing) **Discover the commerical forces shaping our health as Dr. Mélissa Mialon describes the intricate web woven by large agri-food companies to influence health policies and sway public opinion. Our latest episode is a deep dive into the world where corporate interests meet public health, uncovering the stealthy methods these corporations use to assert their agenda. Dr. Mialon guides us through the labyrinth of systemic racism and...

    • 54 min
    Standpoint theory and bioethics: An Interdisciplinary Exploration with Supriya Subramani

    Standpoint theory and bioethics: An Interdisciplinary Exploration with Supriya Subramani

    Send us a Text Message.**The below is AI generated**Have you ever navigated the intricate dance of power and humility within the walls of a healthcare institution? Our latest episode features Dr. Supriya Subramani, shedding light on the ethical ballet between patients and doctors, infused with moral emotions and identity politics. As we weave through her interdisciplinary insights, Jane's battle with COVID offers a raw, firsthand perspective on these health research themes, grounding our disc...

    • 1 hr 31 min
    Good Take/Bad Take: Gyms, compulsory ethics, and revisionist COVID takes

    Good Take/Bad Take: Gyms, compulsory ethics, and revisionist COVID takes

    Send us a Text Message.**Below is AI Generated**Is clinging to "Happy New Year" wishes well into January a charming tradition or a sign of time slipping by? We dive into this seasonal conundrum before taking a hard look at the world of gym culture, where the quest for health often morphs into a pursuit of the perfect body. Our discussion unpacks an eye-opening critique of high-intensity interval training, challenging the notion that exercise should be a grueling endeavor rather than a source ...

    • 38 min
    Bioethics in dark times: Israel's attacks on the Gazan health system

    Bioethics in dark times: Israel's attacks on the Gazan health system

    Send us a Text Message.Join us for a thought-provoking conversation as we explore the intricate layers of the Israeli-Gaza conflict with the help of Tamara Kayali Browne and Zohar Lederman. Their unique insights as a Palestinian bioethicist and an Israeli emergency medicine physician with a bioethics background guide us through the turbulence of war, politics, and the ethics of healthcare under fire. The moral maze of warfare challenges us to confront harrowing bioethical dilemmas, from ...

    • 1 hr 30 min
    Wrapping Up 2023: Fatphobia, Holiday Food Politics & the War on Gaza

    Wrapping Up 2023: Fatphobia, Holiday Food Politics & the War on Gaza

    Send us a Text Message.**The below is AI generated**Ever been cornered at a family feast by Aunt Marge, who can't help but comment on your third helping of pavlova? We've all been there. Join Chris and Jane as we stir up a candid conversation about the holidays and the unwanted side dish of fatphobia they bring. From the cultural anthems like Paul Kelly's "How to Make Gravy" that bind us, to the personal and societal pressures on body image that divide us, we're unpacking the complexities of ...

    • 40 min

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