138. “We Can’t Fail”: Dr. David Margolius Takes on Flavored Tobacco in Cleveland
Smoking not only remains the #1 cause of death in Cleveland, but is a function of years of inequitable and racist policy, with devastating consequences for communities of color. Dan talks with Dr. David Margolius, Director of Public Health for the City of Cleveland, about efforts to get Cleveland’s horrendous smoking rates under control, especially by addressing flavored tobacco.
121. It's Budget Season! Priorities for a Healthier Ohio
Dan talks with Tara Britton and Kelsey Bergfeld about the state budget and their organizations’ policy priorities. Topics include SNAP benefits, Medicaid, harm reduction, doula services, and the workplace.
112. Whatever the Community Needs: Intersectionality, Harm Reduction, and the Environment
Dan talks with Nancy Woods and Michael Goughenour from River Valley Organizing about how they care for their community through harm reduction and environmental justice work. They emphasize the importance of empowering the community when supporting their health holistically.
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
94. What Should Ohio do with the Opioid Settlement Money?: Beth Connolly and Mark Robyn of Pew Charitable Trusts
Dan talks with Beth Connolly and Mark Robyn of the Pew Charitable Trusts about the opioid crisis, and what to do with the settlement money that is forthcoming into Ohio.
88. Transition and Recovery: Betsy Anderson of Serenity Grove
Dan turns over the interview mic to the show's Spring 2021 college intern, Ohio University student Claire McGee, who talks with Betsy Anderson, Executive Director of Serenity Grove, a not-for-profit level II transitional recovery home in Athens, Ohio.
75. Exiting Ohio: Journalism & Health in Ohio with Paige Pfleger
Dan talks with Paige Pfleger, for the past few years a health and science reporter at WOSU Media, who is now on her way to WPLN in Nashville. Dan and Paige discuss her time in Ohio, the challenges and joys of covering stories intersecting with health, and how journalists can stay connected to communities in a rapidly-shifting journalism industry.
70. Dentistry in Ohio: Dr. Sharon Parsons on Prevention, Pain, and Advocacy
Dan talks about the state of dentistry in Ohio, including during COVID-19, with Dr. Sharon Parsons, a Bexely-based general dentist and past president of the Ohio Dental Association.
Ep. 65 — Health & Justice: Sheryl Munson for Judge in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas
Dan talks with Sheryl Munson—a public defender of 26 years and supporter of restorative justice— about her candidacy for judge in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas.
Ep. 64 — What the Data Tell Us about Suicide in Ohio: A Conversation with Orman Hall
Dan talks with Orman Hall, an expert on addiction, mental health, and suicide, about recent research he conducted in collaboration with colleagues from organizations across Ohio.
Ep. 62 — Dr. Rachael Morocco for Ohio House, District 67 (2020 Candidate Series)
On this week’s episode, Dan interviews Ohio’s 67th House District candidate, Dr. Rachael Morocco, a pediatrician at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and professor at The Ohio State University..
61. Crystal Lett for State Senate (16th District) (2020 Candidate Series)
Dan talks with Crystal Lett—a native of Hilliard who’s running for the Ohio Senate in District 16. She has been a case manager at North Central Mental Health and is an advocate for supporting those with mental illness, addiction, disability, and more.
Ep. 48 — Humor, Health, and Survival: Ohio Comedians Kelly Horan and Blake Hammond
In this episode, Dan Skinner talks with two Cincinnati-based comedians, Kelly Horan and Blake Hammond, about mental health, masks, sobriety, and more. Throughout, they share reflections on how these topics present themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially while so many Ohioans are social distancing, working from home, or out of work.
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.