Harriet A. Washington

Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-trained physician and cofounder of Levels, joins Harriet Washington, an author and journalist focused on health equity, and Maggie Ward, a registered dietitian. They discuss the staggering impact of environmental toxins, revealing that 9 million deaths each year are linked to toxic exposure. Strategies for reducing toxic burden are shared, emphasizing clean eating and sustainable choices. The group highlights the urgent need for detoxification, especially for vulnerable communities, while addressing issues like mercury dental fillings and the hidden dangers of everyday products.

This week, Harriet Washington, a renowned medical ethicist and author of 'Medical Apartheid', joins to discuss a hidden crisis: environmental toxins. She reveals how lead exposure costs billions and disproportionately affects marginalized communities, revealing deep systemic issues tied to racism. Washington highlights alarming links between toxins and cognitive health, especially in children. She also offers actionable strategies for individuals and communities to combat these dangers and emphasizes the urgent need for awareness and change.

Harriet Washington, an acclaimed author known for her groundbreaking works on environmental racism, sheds light on the hidden dangers facing marginalized communities. She discusses how systemic policies expose Black and Brown populations to harmful toxins like lead, resulting in significant health disparities. The dialogue emphasizes the urgent need for awareness and action regarding food deserts and environmental injustices. Washington also highlights the shocking economic losses tied to these health crises, urging listeners to advocate for change and accountability.