In Good Health

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August 02The New Capital Punishment Pt 2: Proactive Solutions For Public Safety | How Music Is Helping Veterans Heal
The New Capital Punishment Pt 2: Proactive Solutions For Public Safety
With at least five people dying in state custody each day, relying on police to handle every non-violent crisis often leads to tragic, avoidable outcomes instead of care. Our experts advocate for a fundamental shift in emergency response, exploring how dispatching mental health and healthcare professionals to non-violent crises can save lives and redefine what it means to feel safe.
Guests: Terence Keel, professor of human biology & society, professor of African American studies, UCLA, author, The Coroner’s Silence, Founding Director, Lab for BioCritical Studies
Host and Producer: Kristen Farrah

How Music Is Helping Veterans Heal
For veterans battling the burden of PTSD, traditional therapies aren't always enough to heal the invisible wounds of war. Our experts highlight the impact of the "Guitars for Vets" program, an organization dedicated to helping service members find relief through the power of music. This unique initiative provides struggling heroes with a creative coping mechanism, a supportive community, and a peaceful path toward recovery.
Guests:
Brian Kane, development director, Guitars for Vets

Nathan LeCompte, interim executive director & director of operations, Guitars for Vets
Host: Greg Johnson
Producer: Kristen Farrah
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August 01How Music Is Helping Veterans Heal
How Music Is Helping Veterans Heal
For veterans battling the burden of PTSD, traditional therapies aren't always enough to heal the invisible wounds of war. Our experts highlight the impact of the "Guitars for Vets" program, an organization dedicated to helping service members find relief through the power of music. This unique initiative provides struggling heroes with a creative coping mechanism, a supportive community, and a peaceful path toward recovery.
Guests: Brian Kane, development director, Guitars for Vets, Nathan LeCompte, interim executive director & director of operations, Guitars for Vets
Host: Greg Johnson
Producer: Kristen Farrah
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August 01The New Capital Punishment Pt 2: Proactive Solutions For Public Safety
The New Capital Punishment Pt 2: Proactive Solutions For Public Safety
With at least five people dying in state custody each day, relying on police to handle every non-violent crisis often leads to tragic, avoidable outcomes instead of care. Our experts advocate for a fundamental shift in emergency response, exploring how dispatching mental health and healthcare professionals to non-violent crises can save lives and redefine what it means to feel safe.
Guest: Terence Keel, professor of human biology & society, professor of African American studies, UCLA, author, The Coroner’s Silence, Founding Director, Lab for BioCritical Studies
Host and Producer: Kristen Farrah
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August 01 How To Properly Prepare For A Hike, Solving The Mystery Of Chronic Itch, And Your Next Flu Shot May Include Bonus Protection | Medical Notes
You could get a three for one deal at your flu shot appointment this year. Researchers have discovered how to overcome chemo resistance. Are you properly prepared for your next hike? The mystery of chronic itch may finally be traced back to the finest hairs on your skin.
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July 26The New Capital Punishment: Exposing The Hidden Victims Of Police Violence | Behind Closed Doors Pt. 2: The Legal Nightmare Of Male Abuse Survivors
The New Capital Punishment: Exposing The Hidden Victims Of Police Violence
When an individual enters law enforcement custody, the state becomes legally responsible for their life, yet unexplained fatalities happen during these interactions every single day. Our expert exposes a deeply flawed and biased system of death investigations, detailing the gaps in how in-custody deaths are documented and reveals why the truth about police-related fatalities is so often buried.
Guest:
Terence Keel, professor of human biology & society, professor of African American studies, UCLA, author, The Coroner’s Silence, Founding Director, Lab for BioCritical Studies

Behind Closed Doors Pt.2: The Legal Nightmare Of Male Abuse Survivors
Male victims of intimate partner violence frequently face rejection from the very support systems meant to protect them. This systemic failure often traps them in abusive cycles for years, afraid of the threat of legal retaliation and weaponized custody battles once they finally try to leave. Our experts reveal the grueling journey of breaking free from a silent nightmare and highlight the true keys to recovery.
Guests:
Dr. Denise Hines, Elizabeth Shirley Enochs Endowed Professor of Social Work, George Mason University College of Public Health

Aaron Ellis, survivor & advocate
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July 25Behind Closed Doors Pt. 2: The Legal Nightmare Of Male Abuse Survivors
Behind Closed Doors Pt.2: The Legal Nightmare Of Male Abuse Survivors
Male victims of intimate partner violence frequently face rejection from the very support systems meant to protect them. This systemic failure often traps them in abusive cycles for years, afraid of the threat of legal retaliation and weaponized custody battles once they finally try to leave. Our experts reveal the grueling journey of breaking free from a silent nightmare and highlight the true keys to recovery.
Guests:
Dr. Denise Hines, Elizabeth Shirley Enochs Endowed Professor of Social Work, George Mason University College of Public Health

Aaron Ellis, survivor & advocate
Host: Greg Johnson
Producer: Kristen Farrah

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July 25The New Capital Punishment: Exposing The Hidden Victims Of Police Violence
The New Capital Punishment: Exposing The Hidden Victims Of Police Violence
When an individual enters law enforcement custody, the state becomes legally responsible for their life, yet unexplained fatalities happen during these interactions every single day. Our expert exposes a deeply flawed and biased system of death investigations, detailing the gaps in how in-custody deaths are documented and reveals why the truth about police-related fatalities is so often buried.
Guest: Terence Keel, professor of human biology & society, professor of African American studies, UCLA, author, The Coroner’s Silence, Founding Director, Lab for BioCritical Studies.

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July 25 Not All GLP-1’S Are Created Equal, How Exercise Fights Cancer, And Are You Too Tired To Drive? | Medical Notes
Not all GLP-1’s perform equally. A drowsy driver behind the wheel can be just as deadly as a drunk driver. Staying physically active as you get older may be blocking tumors from growing. We may be closer to transforming ocean water into cheap, drinkable freshwater.
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July 19Behind Closed Doors: Male Victims Of Intimate Partner Violence | A World Of Silence Pt. 2: Is Early Intervention Safe For Infant Hearing Loss?
Behind Closed Doors: Male Victims Of Intimate Partner Violence
Men make up nearly half of the victims of intimate partner violence, so why do so many survivor programs focus only on women? Our experts shed light on this frequently overlooked crisis, exploring the heavy realities of male victims of intimate partner violence and challenging the gender stereotypes that surround domestic abuse.
Guests:
Dr. Denise Hines, Elizabeth Shirley Enochs Endowed Professor of Social Work, George Mason University College of Public Health

Aaron Ellis, survivor & advocate
Host and producer: Kristen Farrah

A World Of Silence Pt.2: Is Early Intervention Safe For Infant Hearing Loss?
The FDA recently lowered the age criteria for children to receive cochlear implants to just seven months old, a shift that promises better developmental outcomes but leaves many parents deeply hesitant. Our experts this week demystifies the procedure – including why the actual surgical recovery might be far easier than families expect.
Guests:
Dr. Nancy Young, medical director of Audiology and Cochlear Implant Programs, The Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Lillian S. Wells professor in pediatric otolaryngology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Doug and Eva Tweedy, parents
Host: Greg Johnson
Producer: Kristen Farrah
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July 18 Medical Notes: Inside The Brain's Nightly Rinse Cycle, The Dangers Of Kratom Use And Why You Don’t Need Expensive Dietary Supplements
AI is helping reveal how the brain flushes out toxic waste while we sleep. The mystery of chronic itch may finally be traced back to the finest hairs on your skin. An herbal supplement marketed as a safe, natural remedy is quietly sparking a major public health crisis among young Americans. Older adults may want to ditch the expensive dietary supplements and head straight for the gym.
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Each week, In Good Health, from the creators of Radio Health Journal, breaks down important news in medicine, science and technology with the help of world-renowned experts. Our three weekly segments will help guide you to a happier, healthier life – with some fun facts to share at dinner parties. Can magic mushrooms cure your depression? Have we outrun natural selection?