Meredith Wadman, a staff writer delving into heat and humidity's health impacts, joins to unravel the debate on which is deadlier in extreme conditions. She highlights the pivotal role of wet bulb temperature. Next, LH Lumey, an epidemiology professor, discusses his research on the lasting health effects of the 1930s Ukrainian famine, revealing that babies conceived during this period face a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. Their insights shed light on climate change’s impact on health and the long-term consequences of nutritional deprivation.