Risky Business: The Podcast

Dr. Peter Hotez, Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and a leading vaccine scientist, joined the Risky Business podcast to discuss the global impact of tropical diseases, the importance of rebuilding public trust in science and medicine, and the evidence supporting vaccine effectiveness. Drawing on decades of work in vaccine development and global health, Hotez emphasized the need for transparent science communication, stronger community engagement, and continued investment in vaccines as critical tools for protecting public health.

How should healthcare leaders think about artificial intelligence beyond automation? In this episode of Risky Business, Boston Children's Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Luke Sticht sits down with digital strategy expert Dr. Venkat Venkatraman to explore AI's evolution from a productivity tool to a true teammate. Together, they discuss the risks and rewards of AI adoption, the future of human-AI collaboration, agentic intelligence, personalized healthcare, data-driven decision making, and why the professionals who thrive won't be replaced by AI—but by people who use it better. This thought-provoking conversation challenges listeners to rethink work, leadership, and innovation in the age of AI.