138. “We Can’t Fail”: Dr. David Margolius Takes on Flavored Tobacco in Cleveland
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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.

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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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114. State of Health & Human Services in Ohio: Community Solutions’ Hope Lane-Gavin

114. State of Health & Human Services in Ohio: Community Solutions’ Hope Lane-Gavin

Dan talks with Hope Lane-Gavin of the Center for Community Solutions about CCS’ new health and human services fact sheets–each of which shines an important and often sobering light on the situation in Ohio, especially on the cusp of an election of consequence.

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113. Rep. Allison Russo: What We've Learned - or Haven't - from the COVID-19 Pandemic

113. Rep. Allison Russo: What We've Learned - or Haven't - from the COVID-19 Pandemic

Two and a half years after the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in Ohio, Dan and Minority Leader Allison Russo reflect on what we have – and haven’t — learned from the pandemic. They also discuss the importance of voting and democratic responsiveness to health.

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105. Returning to Sandusky, Running for Ohio: Jim Obergefell on Caregiving, Health, & Public Service

105. Returning to Sandusky, Running for Ohio: Jim Obergefell on Caregiving, Health, & Public Service

Dan talks with civil rights icon Jim Obergefell about caregiving, the cost of health care, the Ohio legislative map debacle, the importance of Lake Erie to life in Ohio, and opportunities for bipartisan collaboration on issues affecting Ohioans.

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103. OPAWL: Building Community within Ohio's Asian American and Pacific Islander Community

103. OPAWL: Building Community within Ohio's Asian American and Pacific Islander Community

Dan welcomes two members of OPAWL – Building AAPI Feminist Leadership, Sharon Kim and Rebecca Nelson. They discuss increases in anti-Asian crime, health disparities laid bare by COVID-19, changes to Ohio demographics, and OPAWL’s proposed solutions to improve AAPI outcomes in Ohio.

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86. Reps. Crawley and Manning on Extending Health Care Coverage for New Mothers

86. Reps. Crawley and Manning on Extending Health Care Coverage for New Mothers

Dan talks with Rep. Erica Crawley (D-Columbus) and Rep. Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville) about their advocacy for expanding Medicaid postpartum health care services for new mothers. Dan also talks with Kelly Vyzral of Children's Defense Fund of Ohio, who offers expert commentary.

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