Andrew J. Cohen, MD, FASN, leads the discussion on McCarthyism and the consequences that doctors leading the field of nephrology faced for their political ties and activism. Guests: Merlin Chowkwanyun, PhD, MPH, Kevin Lemley, MD, PhD, and Leon Fine, MD.

How could H.R. 1: One Big Beautiful Bill Act, impact kidney health policy? Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White take the journey — Tolkien style.

Robert Mark Black, MD, and Joel M. Topf, MD, join host Andrew J. Cohen, MD, FASN, in exploring the genesis of Dr. Burton "Bud" Rose's online medical resource—UpToDate—and its lasting impact.

Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White share key insights and takeaways from their experience at the 2025 American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates Annual Meeting.

Alice Sheridan, MD, FASN, and Martina McGrath, MD, FASN, speak with guest editors Dr. Reaves and Dr. Sarnak on "Benefits and risks of intensive blood pressure control in CKD patients: what does the current evidence tell us?" from nephSAP Vol 24, No 2.

Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White dive into the latest judicial and policy developments as they relate to kidney care and preview what to watch as we head into the summer rulemaking cycle.

Host David White is joined by Dr. Dan Weiner, ASN Councilor and Council Liaison to ASN's policy committees, to discuss a leaked OMB "passback" document that outlines proposed significant cuts to the FY2026 HHS budget.

Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss the recent federal confirmations at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and explore their potential impact on kidney health policy

In this episode, Martina McGrath, MD, FASN, talks with guest editors Laurence H. Beck, Jr., MD, PhD, and Joyita Bharati, MD, about their editorial "A Renaissance of Clinical Trials for IgA Nephropathy" from nephSAP, Vol. 24, No.1 on glomerular diseases.

This episode shares a personal experience with dialysis and emphasizes infection prevention. Speakers discuss challenges in avoiding infection, its impact on routines, steps to protect during dialysis, and the role of staff in reducing infection risk.