The House of Pod

Dr. Peter Hotez, a renowned vaccine scientist, dives into the troubling intersections of antisemitism and the anti-vaccine movement. He reveals how historical prejudices influence contemporary anti-science beliefs, drawing connections to the use of Nazi imagery in anti-vaccine rhetoric. Hotez shares his personal battle against misinformation and the societal implications of neglecting scientific truths. The discussion also highlights the need for robust public engagement in vaccine advocacy while promoting mental health strategies amidst the chaos of misinformation.

Kaveh is joined by guest co-host Dr. Arghavan Salles and Dr, Michael Flood, a Sociologist who researches masculinity and domestic/sexual violence against women. Take a listen to their discussion on what role men can play in feminism, how views on masculinity might be shifting and why the new Mad Max movies are so great. Apologies in advance for Kaveh's Australian accent at the end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh is joined by podcaster and author Margaret Killjoy to chat with Dr. Sheryl Recinos about how she went from living on the streets of LA to being a doctor and some of the health care concerns facing the homeless population. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh is joined by Rebecca Watson (Skepchick/Quizotron) and Molecular Pathologist Dr. Jason Rosenbaum to revisit the case of UK nurse Lucy Letby who was convicted last year of the murder of multiple children in the neonatal ICU. Rebecca lays out new information and questions about the case that may or may not suggest her innocence and takes us down a dramatic rabbit hole to learn about the experts behind some of the criticisms of the court ruling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experts on Quiverfull Christian movement and homeschooling discuss challenges in fundamentalist Christian families, navigating differing beliefs, academic performance data, accountability in homeschooling, and empowering parents through alternative secular options.

Dr. Bobby Davari convinces the host to watch Survivor, discussing its lessons on relationships, toxic workplaces, and the world. They explore weight loss, nostalgic TV, social dynamics in Survivor, generational divide, reality TV controversies, and empowering women in conflict zones.

Dr. Karl Nadolsky, an expert in Endocrinology and Obesity Medicine, joins Will Poole, known as Kristi Yamaguccimane, for a lively discussion on weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. They clarify misconceptions about Ozempic's role in weight loss and diabetes management. The conversation dives deep into the complexities of dosing, common side effects like nausea, and the ethical concerns surrounding pharmaceutical marketing. They advocate for informed medical guidance while navigating the intricate landscape of contemporary obesity treatments.

Kaveh is joined by Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Elizabeth Hinkle and Entrepreneur/Sandwich Guru/YouTuber, Ike Shehadeh to answer listener questions about difficult relationship issues, as well as discuss dating, polyamory and common communication failures between partners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh is joined by Virologists Angela Rasmussen and Jason Kindrachuk to have a high level discussion about the COVID lab leak hypothesis, the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, whether or not to stockpile flu medicines and large poops taken on the floor of a Blockbuster in the 90s. It's a deep dive is what I'm saying. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaveh is joined by podcaster Naomi Laguna (Housewifery) and OB/GYN and author of The Menopause Manifesto, Dr. Jen Gunter to discuss Menopause, hot flashes, the truth about weight gain and the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.