

Tanya Lewis
Senior desk editor for Health and Medicine at Scientific American who discusses public-health policy shifts, vaccine rollbacks, and disease outbreaks.
Top 5 podcasts with Tanya Lewis
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Apr 4, 2025 • 12min
Cutting USAID Threatens Public Health around the World
Tanya Lewis, Senior health and medicine editor at Scientific American, dives into the alarming plans to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). She highlights the critical impact of USAID on global health, especially how funding cuts could jeopardize immunization and life-saving programs for children. Lewis discusses the risks of increased disease prevalence, including drug-resistant strains, and underlines the vital role of sustained support for vulnerable populations. The conversation reveals the far-reaching consequences of shifting public health priorities.

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Sep 6, 2024 • 18min
In Sickness and Age: Finding Balance between Caregiving and Self-Care (Part 2)
Lauren Young, an associate at Scientific American, and Tanya Lewis, a senior editor, dive deep into the challenges faced by caregivers in a world of shrinking family sizes. They share poignant stories from caregivers in a Queens support center, highlighting the emotional and logistical hurdles they navigate. The discussion emphasizes the importance of balancing caregiving with self-care and explores innovative initiatives like therapeutic art events designed to foster connection and mental health awareness among caregivers.

Nov 1, 2024 • 19min
Your 2024 Election Rundown, from Health Care to Nuclear Proliferation
Tanya Lewis is a Senior Editor at Scientific American focusing on health and medicine, while Lauren Young is an Associate Editor specializing in candidates' health care stances. They dive into the 2024 election's implications for reproductive rights and affordable health care, contrasting positions of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Dan Vergano, an expert in nuclear weapons policy, illuminates how each candidate's victory could reshape nuclear proliferation strategies amid global tensions. A must-listen for anyone interested in how these critical issues will unfold!

Aug 30, 2024 • 20min
In Sickness and Age: Changing Family Structures and Caregiving (Part 1)
In this insightful discussion, Tanya Lewis, a senior editor at Scientific American, shares her personal journey as a caregiver for her ailing mother. Joined by Lauren J. Young, also from Scientific American, they delve into the emotional and logistical hurdles caregivers face. They explore the impact of demographic trends on caregiving, focusing on the 'sandwich generation' and systemic issues affecting diverse families. This dialogue highlights the importance of community support and resources, shining a light on the often-overlooked struggles of caregivers.

Dec 22, 2025 • 18min
2025: The Year Science Was Shaken
Join Dan Vergano, Tanya Lewis, Andrea Thompson, and Lee Billings as they dissect the tumultuous shifts in science during 2025. Vergano reveals how political upheaval impacted trust in federal science policies. Lewis discusses alarming vaccine rollbacks, leading to potential measles outbreaks. Thompson critiques the rollback of climate policies, contrasting it with global trends. Meanwhile, Billings shares mind-blowing dark energy findings and upcoming space missions, suggesting a future filled with cosmic mysteries.


