Individual vs public health, Social media changes

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We talk to the author of a new book who argues we spend too much on individual health care and not enough on public health. Then, a social media expert joins us to explore how the platforms are changing and where users have shifted.

Featured in this Show

  • The opposing values of American public health and individual health care

    We discuss the major differences in spending on public health versus health care in America, how the two are linked, and how we can improve the public health side of things.

  • Changes in social media usage, social media apps

    How and why people use social media platforms are beginning to change, in addition to the actual social media apps people are using. An expert joins us to talk about the changes and provide analysis on the growing trends.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Emilie Burditt Producer
  • Dr. Michael Stein Guest
  • Steve Noll Guest

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