Ashish Jha

Eamon Javers, a CNBC reporter focused on international and economic policy, shares insights on U.S.-Argentina market developments. Angelica Peebles, covering the latest from the White House, discusses administration statements regarding acetaminophen and its implications for public health. Dr. Ashish Jha, Dean of Brown University School of Public Health, critiques the evidence linking acetaminophen use in pregnancy to autism. Exciting market movers are also explored, including NVIDIA's massive investment and impressive iPhone sales.

Lauren Bard, a dedicated nurse at Dignity Health, shares her heart-wrenching story of facing a shocking $1.7 million medical bill after her daughter Sadie's premature birth. Dr. Ashish Jha, a public health expert, joins to unpack the systemic issues that led to such a financial burden. They discuss the emotional toll of navigating insurance enrollment, the stark realities of nonprofit hospital operations, and the disconnect between compassion and overwhelming medical costs. It's an eye-opening conversation about the struggles families face in health crises.

Dr. Ashish Jha, a respected physician and former White House COVID-19 response coordinator, takes center stage to dissect misleading claims about Tylenol and vaccines linked to autism. He critiques the White House's public health briefings, calling them dangerously inaccurate. Jha clarifies that no causal link exists between Tylenol and autism, emphasizing the risks of discouraging its use. He also discusses vaccine schedules, maternal protection against hepatitis B, and calls for more comprehensive autism research, highlighting the importance of scientific integrity in public health.

Lawrence Gostin, a global health law expert, joins Apoorva Mundavilli, a science reporter, and Ashish Jha, a public health dean, to discuss America's complex relationship with the World Health Organization. They delve into the implications of the U.S. potentially withdrawing from the WHO and the impact on global health responses, particularly during pandemics. The conversation highlights the organization's crucial role in disease prevention and the importance of funding, alongside scrutiny of its pandemic response and accountability for the future of international health.

Ashish Jha, former White House Covid-19 coordinator, discusses the need for a different approach to the winter 'flu season. Topics include living with COVID, future antivirals, vaccines, and surveillance. They also talk about long COVID, investment requirements, and the US role in global health response.