As COVID-19 continues to spread, more expectant mothers are considering the benefits of home birth. Today on the show, Ali Muldrow spends the hour discussing what it means to be born and give birth during the pandemic with Tehmina Islam, the midwife behind Access Midwifery. Tehmina outlines her commitment to making midwifery accessible to women […]
Community Health During COVID-19 with the People’s Response Netw...
As with many things, the pandemic has revealed preexisting cracks in our healthcare system, which is failing Black, Latinx, and Native communities, who are disproportionately vulnerable to the virus. Today on the show, Allen is joined by Dr. Howard Ehrman and Paul Siegel of the People’s Response Network in Chicago to talk about community-based responses […]
Facing the Pandemic in Prison
Throughout the pandemic, prisons have been one of the hardest-hit spaces for inmates and staff alike, with high rates of infection and minimal to no proper protective equipment or access to adequate hygiene. Back in April, Cook County Jail in Chicago suffered the worst COVID-19 outbreak the country had seen. For today’s episode, Wednesday host […]
The Abortion Debate During COVID-19
Since the emergence of the COVID-19 crisis in the U.S., some states have attempted to limit or ban abortion, arguing it is an elective procedure that should be restricted during the pandemic. What could this mean for abortion access and the larger debate moving forward? Today on the show, legal historian Mary Ziegler offers us […]
What’s the Word: Sanitizer
For many it’s become an essential product, one constantly scoured for, with some even resorting to brewing their own at home. Today on “What’s the Word,” Adam Schuster takes us through the history of sanitizer, looking into its mysterious origin story and its present status as an invaluable safeguard from illness. [image by Pabitra […]
The Role of Alcohol in Wisconsin Life, Health, and Politics
The Tavern League of Wisconsin has been calling on Governor Evers to reopen bars and restaurants throughout the state on May 1, weeks before the extended Safer at Home order is set to end on May 26. In light of this, today’s episode hones in on the role of alcohol in Wisconsin life, health, and […]
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