Following the Aug. 8 attack on CDC's Atlanta offices, members of the public health community are raising concerns about federal leadership's role in promoting vaccine misinformation. Two APHA leaders speak with The Nation's Health Podcast about what's at stake and what needs to be done.

As the Trump administration continues to undermine science, the need for trustworthy voices on vaccines is growing. In the latest episode of The Nation's Health Podcast, host Sophia Meador speaks with Molly O'Shea, a pediatrician and official spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics. They discuss the growing threats to the nation's vaccine infrastructure, where the public can turn for reliable vaccine guidance, and what public health professionals can do to rebuild trust and keep communities safe.

Extreme heat is one of the most significant health threats facing communities across the country. In the third episode of our extreme heat series, The Nation’s Health Podcast talks with public health leaders who are taking action to address extreme heat in their communities, from creating a heat health warning system to passing a citywide cool roof policy.

President Trump’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year calls for deep cuts to public health — which could severely weaken the ability of local public health departments to carry out their essential work. This episode of The Nation's Health Podcast breaks down the federal budget process, what the proposed funding changes could mean, how they may impact local health programs and what listeners can do to help protect public health.

As temperatures rise, so do health risks — particularly for vulnerable communities. In the second episode of our extreme heat series, The Nation's Health speaks with public health experts about how heat affects health, and steps health workers can take to keep communities safe during extreme heat waves, including training and education.

Climate change is making U.S. cities hotter. But smart surfaces, such as reflective pavements, solar panels or even trees, can go a long way in cooling them down. In this first of a three-part series on extreme heat, we talk to experts about urban heat islands and how communities use smart surfaces to create healthier places to live.

The use of psilocybin — or "magic mushrooms" — is rapidly growing, but so are possible poisonings. In this episode, host Sophia Meador speaks with researcher Karilynn Rockhill, PhD, about what’s driving this trend and how public health professionals can help keep people safe.

In this episode, host Sophia Meador speaks with Paul Offit, MD, about the implications of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s misguided stances on vaccines — and what it could mean for the future of disease prevention in the U.S.

Soon after taking office, President Trump issued an executive order ending federal diversity, equity and inclusion positions and programs. In this episode, host Sophia Meador talks with experts on the order's implications for public health, and how the field can continue to promote health equity.

APHA Executive Director George Benjamin, MD, discusses the potential impact of leadership changes in the White House and Capitol Hill on the public health system, who might be affected and how the workforce can take action to safeguard the health of the public.