Best Tobacco Control Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 2 – Framework Convention for Tobacco Control: A National Perspective from Sri Lanka 17:39

11d ago17:39

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This episode of the Global Health Histories Podcast features a conversation between Sanjoy Bhattacharya (Head of the School of History and Professor of Medical and Global Heath Histories at the University of Leeds) and Dr. Suranga Dolamulla, focusing on the Framework Convention for Tobacco Control (FCTC) and how it is being implemented in Sri Lanka…

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#233: Mark Carney Is Not Justin Trudeau – And That Might Be a Good Thing 16:58

4h ago16:58

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Send us a text After nine years of Justin Trudeau, Canadians finally got a change — but is it real change, or just better branding? In this solo episode, I break down the aftermath of the April 28th federal election and what I think Mark Carney actually represents. From the tone of his first press conference to his early decisions — like refusing a…

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A Public Health Mentorship Program Shaking Things Up in Canada 19:03

4h ago19:03

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It started with an eye condition, a laptop, and a growing sense that public health professionals deserved more support. What came next? A mentorship model shaking things up across Canada. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Carly La Berge shares the story behind the Canadian Public Health Hub, including its triad mentorship model,…

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Episode 496: #402 - Data-Driven Buildings: Why Lighting Controls Matter 33:37

4h ago33:37

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Lighting controls are no longer a nice-to-have—they’re fast becoming the backbone of smart, energy-efficient buildings. In this episode, Michael Colligan and Greg Ehrich sit down with Scott Metker, COO of Autani, to explore how the convergence of lighting, HVAC, and data is transforming the built environment. From the rise of wireless and hybrid sy…

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Episode 495: #401 - Product Labeling and the "Deep State" 28:08

4d ago28:08

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In this explosive discussion, Devin Wall returns to break down the deep-state influence in the lighting industry—focusing on tariffs, accreditation agencies, and the power dynamics shaping the market. 🔦 Key Topics Covered: - Why Devin supports tariffs & U.S.-based manufacturing - The real role of accreditation agencies (like DLC) - How non-player c…

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When One of the World's Pickiest Eaters Becomes A Senior Policy Analyst 43:24

7d ago43:24

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Carly La Berge never planned to work in public health. After years of pursuing a career in medicine, rejection letters, and frustrations in healthcare clinics sent her down an unexpected path — one fueled by advocacy, system change, and a lot of detours. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Carly shares how working as a medical off…

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Episode 494: #400 - Mastering Lighting Controls: The Next Big Opportunity 19:49

8d ago19:49

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In this episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, we sit down with Webster Marsh, host of the Lighting Controls Podcast, and Lighting Specialist in Controls instructor, to talk about the exciting future of lighting controls certification and why the industry desperately needs certified professionals. 💡 Key Topics Discussed: - Why the demand for lighting c…

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Episode 493: #399 - Direct Install Rebate Programs (Deep State?) 26:33

13d ago26:33

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In this compelling episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, Spencer Myles and Brian Amundson dive deep into the complexities of the lighting industry, exposing the challenges posed by rebate programs, direct install initiatives, and shifting market dynamics. ✨ Key Topics Discussed: The unintended consequences of rebate programs and how they can harm dist…

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Telling Patient Stories The Right Way To Drive Change 31:42

14d ago31:42

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When public health stories are told right, they don’t just inform—they move people. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast with Alexson Calahan, Founder of Small Adventures Communications, we dive deep into the ‘how’ of public relations in public health and explore tangible takeaways to do it better. From building trust with patients …

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How Marketing, Communications, & PR Can Boost Public Health Impact 30:09

21d ago30:09

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What does public health have to gain from public relations? In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we speak with Alexson Calahan—Founder of Small Adventures Communications and a seasoned public relations expert with nearly 20 years of experience about her unconventional journey from selling classified ads to how she turned a data inq…

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Episode 492: #398 - Selling Lighting Without Rebates 26:16

22d ago26:16

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Our old friend Mark Jewell joins us to talk about selling in the lighting industry—especially as rebates begin to dry up. A lot of people are worried about what the end of rebate programs will mean for project sales. Mark says we shouldn’t be. Michael and Greg aren’t so sure. In this episode, Mark talks us down off the “rebate ledge” with some sens…

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#232: The War in Ukraine - What We're Not Saying, Paul Robinson 45:26

28d ago45:26

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Send us a text I sit down with Professor Paul Robinson — historian, author, and expert in Russian and Eastern European studies — to explore what lies beneath the dominant narratives of the Ukraine-Russia war. We cover everything from sanctions, NATO posturing, and artillery use to questions of democracy and the role of the West’s military-industria…

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How A Pandemic Treaty Protects Global Health Security 34:53

28d ago34:53

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The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the world’s vulnerabilities—and reignited global conversations about how to prepare for the next one. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Garry Aslanyan returns to unpack the proposed WHO Pandemic Treaty and how it builds on existing tools like the International Health Regulations. We explore what…

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Episode 491: #397 - Understanding Extended Producer Responsibility (Deep State?) 25:40

29d ago25:40

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For this episode, we hoped to welcome Brian Bastien of Product Care Recycling to discuss Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Programs and their impact on the lighting industry. The President of NAILD reached out—non-profit to non-profit—to open a conversation about how these programs support sustainability and what they mean for lighting distrib…

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In conversation with... Simon Wolf 11:47

29d ago11:47

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Deputy Editor of The Lancet Respiratory Medicine Ari Colosio discusses the critical findings of a new epidemiological study on pulmonary embolism in children and adolescents with Simon Wolf from the University Hospital of Zurich.By The Lancet

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Simon Wolf on pulmonary embolism in children and adolescents in the US during 2016 and 2019 11:47

29d ago11:47

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Deputy Editor of The Lancet Respiratory Medicine Ari Colosio discusses the critical findings of a new epidemiological study on pulmonary embolism in children and adolescents with Simon Wolf from the University Hospital of Zurich. This episode delves into the prevalence, risk factors, and clinical implications of this rare but serious condition, hig…

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Episode 490: #396 - Not a Time to Coast 31:29

1M ago31:29

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Jason knows so much about lighting that he wrote 2 books on the subject (see below). Jason chats with Michael and Greg about his books, wasteful lighting fixtures, the circular economy, and wired and wireless controls. And for pete's sake, don’t go with flat panels if there are better choices. Jason Livingston LC, IES, IALD is the principal of Stud…

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#231:The Truth Behind Ukraine’s War: Dr. Ivan Katchanovski, Media and Myths 56:43

1M ago56:43

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Send us a text Why does the Western narrative on Ukraine feel so one-sided? In this episode of the Open Minds Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Ivan Katchanovski, a Ukrainian-Canadian political scientist whose peer-reviewed research sheds a sobering light on Ukraine’s internal divisions, the roots of war, and the media’s oversimplified story. We talk ab…

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Inside the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control: A Landmark WHO Treaty 35:44

1M ago35:44

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The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) might not make headlines today, but it was the first treaty negotiated under the World Health Organization—and it changed the global public health landscape forever. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Garry Aslanyan returns to unpack the story behind this groundbreaking treat…

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Episode 489: #395 - Oil, Tobacco, and the Lighting Industry 24:05

1M ago24:05

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You’ve seen Dr. Motta on Restoring Darkness (https://restoringdarkness.com/episode/120-blue-light-leds-are-an-immune-suppressor-proven-to-cause-cancer-dr-mario-motta) now he’s on Get a Grip on Lighting to tell you about the hazards of blue-rich LED’s. No matter how some might push back, the evidence is irrefutable: blue light LED’s suppress melaton…

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#230: Canadians are in Favour of Capital Punishment - Mario Canseco, Research Co. 42:46

1M ago42:46

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Send us a text Interestingly, Canadians have shown their support for capital punishment almost 50 years of polling data. In 2025, Research Co. found that approximately 54 percent of Canadians agree with capital punishment, which has largely remained unchanged since the 1970s. I sit down with Mario Canseco, president of ResearchCo. While Canada abol…

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The World Health Organization Explained & Why Global Health Matters 18:28

1M ago18:28

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You’ve heard of the World Health Organization (WHO), but do you know how it actually works and why it matters in your everyday life? In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Garry Aslanyan, Manager of Partnerships and Global Engagement at the WHO’s TDR programme in Geneva, Switzerland. We dive into the fascinating o…

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#229: Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program - Fix or Problem? With Jason Foster 47:26

2M ago47:26

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Send us a text Christopher Balkaran dives into Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program with Professor Jason Foster from Athabasca University. We explore the realities of migrant labor, the economic dependency on foreign workers, and the impact on Canadian workers. Is the program a necessary economic tool, or has it become a permanent fixture in o…

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Deconstructing Community Violence With Big Data & Machine Learning 34:46

2M ago34:46

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Gun violence is now a leading cause of death in many demographics but how do you intervene when many of the underlying causes don’t have anything to do with guns in the first place? In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Lori Toscano, Director of Justice Technical Assistance at WestEd, discusses using data analytics and machine learn…

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Episode 488: #394 - Flipping The Bird 30:29

2M ago30:29

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Put your preconceptions and biases aside, Mark baker is going to point the finger a little in this episode. LED’s can be harmful to humans - Mark being one of them - and the industry needs to recognize this, step up, and address the problem. Admittedly, as Michael says, the lighting industry got steamrolled by the LED revolution, but now it’s time …

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Episode 1 – Framework Convention for Tobacco Control: Global Perspectives from the WHO 1:05:01

2M ago1:05:01

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The first episode of The Global Health Histories Podcast , hosted by Sanjoy Bhattacharya (Head of the School of History and Professor of Medical and Global Heath Histories at the University of Leeds) features a discussion on the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), the first international treaty negotiated under the WHO's Article 19 powe…

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A Meticulous Career In Criminal Justice & Violence Prevention 39:03

2M ago39:03

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What does a meticulous career in criminal justice and violence prevention look like? Look no further than Lori Toscano. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Lori joins to share her initial ambition to become a grade 5 teacher to now a devoted career in community violence intervention. The conversation dives into the importance of d…

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Episode 487: #393 - NEMRA Lighting Division 40:01

2M ago40:01

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Jeffrey brings a lot of experience to his position as Divisional Vice President in the NEMRA Lighting Division. This division was formed recently when AAILA, the American Association of Independent Lighting Agencies, was integrated into NEMRA. Michael points out that in the past, he has seen lighting nonprofits absorbed into electrical associations…

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#228: Former Police Chief Peter Sloly - Understanding the Freedom Convoy 55:09

2M ago55:09

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Send us a text On the three-year anniversary of the Freedom Convoy, I sit down with former Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly to unpack the complexities of one of the most significant protests in modern Canadian history. From media narratives to the role of law enforcement, we explore what really happened in February 2022 and what it reveals about Can…

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Is Burnout The Price To Pay When Working In Public Health? 39:29

2M ago39:29

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It’s understandable why many might think that burnout is inevitable when working in the field of public health? In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Marissa McCool, The Public Health Burnout Coach, joins to shatter those misconceptions. She discusses the signs, causes, and impacts of burnout, particularly within the public health f…

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Episode 486: #392 - New Construction vs. Retrofit 28:03

2M ago28:03

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Hey distributors. Are you selling emergency lighting? If not, this episode with Heather McCune might change your mind. Barron has seen ROI of under a year with their Exitronix Guardian G3 on all their retrofit jobs. This system reduces maintenance, labor hours, and interruptions to building power during testing. It can even self-test and back up th…

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#227: The Ethical Dilemmas of C0vid Pandemic Policies - Dr. Kerry Bowman 42:42

2M ago42:42

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Send us a text I sit down with Dr. Kerry Bowman, a Canadian bioethicist and environmentalist, to discuss the ethical implications of vaccine mandates and pandemic policies. We explore the balance between individual autonomy and collective responsibility, the unintended consequences of strict public health measures, and how marginalized groups—inclu…

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Doing Your Bachelor's and Master’s In Public Health, & Making Career Pivots When Life Happens 31:29

2M ago31:29

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A career in public health can twist and turn in almost limitless directions. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Marissa McKool shares insights from her educational journey, her persistence in networking, and her time working at government institutions. The discussion includes her unexpected shifts due to personal and political ev…

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Episode 485: #391 - I Want It All And I Want It Now 26:46

2M ago26:46

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Jason wants it all - now. But he also says, be careful what you wish for. In this competitive environment, don’t just take any job. Jason is competitive and doesn’t like to lose but, as he says, you don’t want to win a race to the bottom. Then the only way you’re going to make money is if all the stars align and nothing goes wrong on the project. S…

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In conversation with... Sandeep Sahay and Franck Rahaghi 14:53

2M ago14:53

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Dr Sandeep Sahay and Professor Franck Rahaghi discuss their Personal View on future treatment paradigms in pulmonary arterial hypertension.By The Lancet

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Sandeep Sahay and Franck Rahaghi on future treatment paradigms in pulmonary arterial hypertension 14:53

3M ago14:53

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Dr Sandeep Sahay and Professor Franck Rahaghi discuss their Personal View on future treatment paradigms in pulmonary arterial hypertension. Read the full paper, Future treatment paradigms in pulmonary arterial hypertension: a personal view from physicians, health authorities, and patients, here: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PII…

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#226: Medicine Men and Doctors: Common Challenges with Dr. Robert Klitzman 49:57

3M ago49:57

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Send us a text I sit down with Dr. Robert Klitzman—director of the Masters of Bioethics program at Columbia University—to delve into the complex intersections of medicine, ethics, and culture. In this episode, we explore fascinating stories from Papua New Guinea, the cultural roots of disease understanding, the profound vulnerability of patients, a…

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Revolutionizing Patient Engagement In Healthcare with AI & Blockchain Technology 19:25

3M ago19:25

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The potential of blockchain and AI in revolutionizing healthcare is immense. In this episode of the Public Health Podcast, social change futurist Sheila Phicil discusses how these technologies empower patients with data ownership and control. Introducing her startup 'Phicil-Itate Change,' she explains her mission to guide healthcare organizations i…

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#225: Surveillance State: It's Here, Professor Rey Koslowski 51:35

3M ago51:35

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Send us a text How has border security evolved with technology? In this episode of the Open Minds Podcast, I sit down with Professor Rey Koslowski, a leading scholar on border control and migration. I explore how AI, drones, biometrics, and facial recognition are transforming border management—raising both security concerns and ethical questions. 💡…

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Financial Economics, Healthcare Administration, & Public Health 24:11

3M ago24:11

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Who is a social change futurist? Whether you’re aspiring to make an impact in public health or curious about the intersection of finance, healthcare administration, and project management, Sheila’s career journey offers valuable insights into the future of social change in health. Learn more in this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast. Ref…

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Episode 484: #390 - Tariff Talk 25:00

3M ago25:00

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As of this recording, the US has backed off on tariffs, for now. But they still loom as a possibility sometime in the future. Michael gives his perspective from the viewpoint of Canada, while Greg and Spencer look at it from a “what’s best for America” standpoint. Can’t we all just get along? Spencer Miles first appeared on Get a Grip On Lighting w…

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