How should we prepare for the next pandemic? How is noise pollution affecting my neighborhood? And how can we prevent opioid overdose from a public parking lot? From epidemiology to behavioral science, Megan Hall covers it all as she interviews public health researchers about their work and what brought them to the field of public health in this award-winning podcast.
Humans in Public Health
Claim This Podcastby Brown University School of Public Health
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How should we prepare for the next pandemic? How is noise pollution affecting my neighborhood? And how can we prevent opioid overdose from a public parking lot? From epidemiology to behavioral science, Megan Hall covers it all as she interviews public health researchers about their work and what brought them to the field of public health in this award-winning podcast.
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Recent Episodes
June 9, 2026
Mapping the World Cup
<p>More than 6.5 million people are expected to attend the World Cup this summer at stadiums across Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. One of the largest sporting events in world history, the tournament is presenting unique infectious disease challenges for public health officials. To help, spatial epidemiologist Professor Will Goedel <a href="https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/dffc6e18e7a8452490e731f7dee9d11d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">has developed an interactive map</a> to track the movements of World Cup teams and their fans. He explains how his live-updated tracking map is helping health departments, and how it might be able to prevent a disease outbreak before one starts.</p>
May 12, 2026
The 2026 Cohort: Two MPH Students on What’s Next
<p>In this special commencement-season episode of Humans in Public Health, host <strong>Megan Hall</strong> welcomes <strong>Campbell Loi</strong> and <strong>Graham Huntington</strong>, two freshly minted graduates of Brown University’s intensive 5-year combined undergraduate/MPH program.</p><p>As they transition from the classroom to professional practice in 2026, they reflect on the academic experiences and practical training that have shaped their careers — including Graham's background as an EMT— and that have shaped their commitment to global health.</p>
April 14, 2026
The Great Upside-Down Food Pyramid
<p>Meat is on the top, grains are at the bottom, scientists are concerned. Nutrition expert Jennifer Sacheck deconstructs the controversial new food pyramid, what it means for your health—and your wallet. She breaks down the new dietary guidelines, how much protein Americans actually need and how the beef lobby may be reshaping everything from SNAP benefits to cafeteria trays.</p>
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