Beyond Blue

As legal cannabis becomes more common and products grow more potent, what do we really know about the risks? Yale psychiatrist Deepak D'Souza explores emerging evidence on brain development, mental illness, and why some young people may be especially vulnerable. Plus, when we should think twice about the answers we get from AI chatbots; the quiet evolution of salamanders; and how exercise may help our bodies fight cancer.

Yale School of Public Health Dean Megan Ranney explains why it's important to frame firearm injury as a public health problem — and how it can help us move beyond political divides and create new opportunities for gun-violence prevention. Plus, surprising research on aging, what's on tap for the future of drinking water, and what happens when we start using artificial intelligence at work.

Beyond Blue is produced by Yale's Office of Public Affairs and Communications. Portions of the podcast are recorded at the Yale Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning.

Beyond Blue is a podcast for curious people who want to better understand the world around us. Each episode brings you news and discoveries that might change how you think about your health, how we live, and more.

Beyond Blue. Stories worth sharing. From Yale, for you.

Beyond Blue is produced by Yale's Office of Public Affairs and Communications. Portions of the podcast are recorded at the Yale Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning. Learn more at news.yale.edu.