133. The Politics of Life Expectancy in Ohio: Washington Post reporters Lauren Weber and Dan Diamond

133. The Politics of Life Expectancy in Ohio: Washington Post reporters Lauren Weber and Dan Diamond

Dan talks with Washington Post reporters Lauren Weber and Dan Diamond about their must-read reporting on life expectancy in Ohio. Topics: reactions to the piece so far; the relationship between public health and perceptions of liberty; Ohio’s place within larger national conversations; the lack of democratic responsiveness in Ohio politics; and other issues that show the dire health consequences of Ohio’s failure to prioritize public health and safety.

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130. The Precarious State of Medication Abortion Access in Ohio
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130. The Precarious State of Medication Abortion Access in Ohio

Dan talks with Danielle Bessett and Morgan Mitchell about the state of changing abortion access in Ohio, and especially medication abortion. Topics include pending legal cases that stand to increase health disparities, two consequential elections designed to ignore the will of a majority of Ohioans who support basic abortion rights, and the reaction of the medical community to this incursion into patient-provider decision-making.

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99. A Big Gamble for Ohio: Talking Sports Betting with Rob Moore

99. A Big Gamble for Ohio: Talking Sports Betting with Rob Moore

Dan talks with Rob Moore of Scioto Analysis about the legalization of sports betting in Ohio. Governor DeWine signed the bill into law in December, which will open the door to betting on professional, college and e-sports by 2023

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96. Scooters, Ubers, & Automobiles: Sustainable Transportation with Harvey Miller

96. Scooters, Ubers, & Automobiles: Sustainable Transportation with Harvey Miller

Dan talks with Prof Harvey Miller, an expert in (among other things) sustainability and transportation. Dan and Harvey talk about how the new infrastructure bill stands to address some of Ohio's dire transportation and other infrastructure needs, as well as a range of topics including the culture of cars in Ohio, micromobility (scooters), ride hailing, buses, walking, and even tree canopies.

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93. The Present and Future of Abortion in Ohio: Prof. B. Jessie Hill

93. The Present and Future of Abortion in Ohio: Prof. B. Jessie Hill

Dan talks with Professor B. Jessie Hill, JD, of Case Western Reserve University’s School of Law. about the current state of abortion access and reproductive rights generally in Ohio, and what restrictive abortion laws in Texas and Mississippi might mean for Ohio.

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72. COVID-19 Vaccines: Three OSU Public Health Law Experts Weigh In

72. COVID-19 Vaccines: Three OSU Public Health Law Experts Weigh In

Dan talks with public health law experts from Ohio State University's Moritz College of Law: Patricia Zettler, Efthimios Parasidis, and Micah Berman. Topics: the FDA's Emergency Use Authorization process; building trust among Americans considering getting vaccinated; plans for a just distribution; and how to understand the role of market competition and international cooperation.

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Ep. 23 — How is Dayton Doing?: An Interview with Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley

Ep. 23 — How is Dayton Doing?: An Interview with Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley

In this episode of Prognosis Ohio, host Dan Skinner interviews Nan Whaley, Mayor of Dayton. Topics include the recent tornado and recovery efforts, the opioid and broader addiction crisis, housing, food, and the role of mayors in national health care politics.

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