Best George Wimmer Podcasts (2025)

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Lungcast: ATS 2025, with Harold P. Wimmer and Francesca Polverino, MD, PhD 8:24

7d ago8:24

8:24

This special episode features 2 interviews on-site at the 2025 American Thoracic Society (ATS) International Conference in San Francisco: Harold P. Wimmer, CEO of the American Lung Association, and Francesca Polverino, MD, PhD, a professor at Baylor College of Medicine and spokesperson for the ALA. View the latest conference coverage from this meet…

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2025 State of the Air: Dangers of the Air We Breathe with George Thurston, ScD 31:31

15d ago31:31

31:31

An internationally recognized leader in air quality, epidemiology and exposure assessment, George Thurston, ScD, of New York University headlines this important episode analyzing the Lung Association’s 2025 “State of the Air” report. With nearly half of the people living in the U.S. breathing unhealthy amounts of air pollution, Thurston delves into…

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Lung Cancer Screening: A Decade of Lessons Learned with Mary Pasquinelli, DNP 35:36

1M ago35:36

35:36

It has been more than a decade since lung cancer screening guidelines via low-dose CT, based on the USPSTF’s B recommendations, have been put into place. To discuss the guidelines’ ambitions and obstacles, we are joined by the University of Illinois Health System’s Mary Pasquinelli, DNP, who specializes in lung cancer, lung cancer screening and pul…

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After the Smoke: Wildfire Cleanup & Air Quality Concerns with Afif El-Hasan, MD 14:50

3M ago14:50

14:50

For this hot topic, asthma and lung health expert Dr. Afif El-Hasan of Kaiser Permanente in California joins host Dr. Albert Rizzo to discuss the acute effects of wildfire smoke on air quality. The enlightening conversation also covers the massive cleanup efforts from the recent Los Angeles wildfires and how related exposures may pose health risks.…

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Race-Neutral Approach to Pulmonary Function Testing with Meredith McCormack, MD, and Loretta Que, MD 20:53

4M ago20:53

20:53

In this episode, Dr. Meredith McCormack of Johns Hopkins University and Dr. Loretta Que of Duke University to discuss “race-based normal values” in medicine, particularly in regard to pulmonary function tests (PFT). The controversial practice of using a patient’s self-reported race to adjust a standard “normal” range has been shown to lead to poten…

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This Year in Pulmonology: The 2024 Lungcast Recap 18:58

5M ago18:58

18:58

Ever since the show first launched, Lungcast has provided pulmonologists and health care providers in general a chance to take part in ongoing conversations regarding lung health between experts, patients, and patient advocates. In this recap episode, the Lungcast team reflects on these conversations by highlighting some of the many interviews feat…

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2024 State of Lung Cancer: The Hopes and Hurdles of Precision Oncology with Dr. Jacob Sands 33:09

6M ago33:09

33:09

For a probing discussion detailing the American Lung Association’s recent 2024 “State of Lung Cancer” report, we are joined by esteemed thoracic medical oncologist Dr. Jacob Sands of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School. Offering insight into actionable targeted mutations, Dr. Sands addresses how precision oncology is fundamental…

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Physician, Patient & Partner Perspectives on AERD with Dr. Mitchell Grayson, Rhonda Nelson & Wayne Nelson 28:43

7M ago28:43

28:43

In this episode, multiple points of view are presented regarding Asthma Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD). Lungcast host Albert Rizzo, MD, was joined by allergist and immunologist Mitchell Grayson, MD, of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, as well as patient advocate Rhonda Nelson and her husband Wayne Nelson of The Little River Band. This discus…

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The Quest to Intercept Lung Disease with Drs. Ravi Kalhan, Amy Olson & George Washko 26:58

7M ago26:58

26:58

Episode Highlights 0:15 Intro 1:10 Introducing the Lung Health Cohort Research Study 3:49 The enrollment strategy 7:10 Seeking “the cholesterol of lung disease” 11:50 The role of industry support 14:09 Imaging strategies for long-term lung assessment 17:59 Recruitment challenges 23:05 Final thoughts 26:20 Outro For our 50th episode, Ravi Kalhan, MD…

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Lung Imaging 2.0: How AI is Shaping the Future with Dr. Rachel Eddy 32:44

8M ago32:44

32:44

In this episode, Dr. Rachel Eddy of the University of British Columbia explores the evolving field of medical imaging technology and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence. While applications of AI have expanded beyond traditional radiology, it delves into cutting-edge techniques like 3D printing and molecular imaging that are redefin…

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Prepare Your Lungs for Back-to-School with Juanita Mora, MD & S. Christy Sadreameli, MD 30:24

10M ago30:24

30:24

Episode Highlights 0:16 Intro 2:24 Asthma action plans 3:52 Asthma Peak Week 6:28 School nurse’s role 11:05 SMART inhaler strategy for kids 14:25 Addressing vaping among students 20:18 Discussing vaccines with children and parents 24:01 School air quality issues? 27:50 Final thoughts 29:42 Outro As families jump into the new school year, this episo…

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The Health Consequences of Climate Change with Janelle Bludorn, PA-C, MS 38:58

10M ago38:58

38:58

Episode Highlights 0:15 Introduction 2:35 Introducing Janelle Bludorn, MS, PA-C 3:27 Common heat-related illnesses 8:43 How to screen for individual health-related risks 15:27 Respiratory consequences of heat 19:49 The interplay of medicines with heat 26:49 National Weather Service HeatRisk tool 32:58 Behavioral interventions for heat-risk patients…

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Stopping Lung Cancer Before It Starts with Drs. Steven Dubinett & Avrum Spira 32:18

11M ago32:18

32:18

Episode Highlights 0:15 Intro 3:39 Update in pre-lung cancer genome atlas research 17:06 Next steps: applying innovations in bronchoscopy 21:45 When we can anticipate results 25:05 Understanding the lung’s microbiome 29:21 Utility of fragmentomics 31:01 Outro Dr. Steven Dubinett at University of California, Los Angeles and Dr. Avrum Spira at Boston…

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Changing Landscape of Community-Acquired Pneumonia with Dr. Thomas File 27:46

12M ago27:46

27:46

0:16 Intro 2:29 Updated community-acquired pneumonia guidelines 5:41 Diagnostic tools for CAP following COVID-19 9:35 Procalcitonin levels as a biomarker 12:30 The CAP treatment algorithm 18:36 Best practices for antibiotic stewardship 20:40 New CAP therapies on the horizon 22:36 ACIP recommendations for vaccination 24:30 Remaining areas of CAP unc…

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Multidisiplinary Asthma Care in High-Risk Communities with Stephanie Lovinsky-Desir, MD, MS 36:34

1y ago36:34

36:34

Episode Highlights 0:11 Intro 1:05 Introducing Stephanie Lovinsky-Desir, MD, MS 2:09 Understanding asthma endotypes and phenotypes 5:03 The effect of SMART guideline updates 11:50 Are pulmonary & allergy specialists adopting it? 12:46 The value of biologics in asthma care 18:11 Could they interrupt the atopic march? 19:53 COVID-19 risks in asthma 2…

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2024 State of the Air: Record Highs in US Particle Pollution, with Dr. John Balmes 27:09

1y ago27:09

27:09

Episode Highlights 0:16 Intro 2:17 What caused the particle pollution spike? 6:28 The health effects of fine particle pollution exposure 10:23 The new EPA particle pollution standard 14:27 Improvements to ozone pollution and the Clean Air Act 18:46 How to advocate for improvement 20:23 Air quality inequity 24:03 Reflecting on 25 years, and looking …

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Episode #73 Losing 39:39

1y ago39:39

39:39

In Episode #73, we discuss Losing. When did we turn into a nation of whiners who can't accept that sometimes we don't win? Every day, we can lose a game, a job, and an election. We can do so much in losing that makes us better, more intelligent, and more resilient. Introducing Wimmer's Wilderness, a Podcast that offers a unique perspective on Polit…

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Lung Allocation System: Improving Patient Access with Kenneth McCurry, MD & Maryam Valapour, MD, MPP 35:53

1y ago35:53

35:53

0:16 Intro 2:28 Recent modifications to the lung allocation score 5:11 Monitoring chronic graft rejection 9:23 The rising use of ex vivo lung perfusion 16:17 The presence of post-COVID patients on the lung transplant waitlist 21:01 Impact of long Covid on transplant rehabilitation 22:51 Double lung transplant in bilateral lung cancer—what’s the fut…

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The Promise of Lung Cancer Precision Medicine with Dr. Jonathan Spicer 25:34

1+ y ago25:34

25:34

Episode Highlights 0:15 Intro 3:09 Low-dose CT screening uptake in Canada 4:45 Evolution of adjuvant, neoadjuvant therapies 7:10 Reviewing CheckMate 816 10:56 Reviewing KEYNOTE-671 12:58 The impact of neoadjuvants on operability 16:15 Treatment-specific biomarkers for lung cancer 21:13 The short-term future of lung cancer therapy 24:31 Outro Precis…

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Reflecting on the 1964 Surgeon General Report with Viet Le, DMSc, PA-C 18:28

1+ y ago18:28

18:28

Episode Highlights 0:15 Intro 1:48 Remembering the 1964 Surgeon General Report 3:01 The impact of the report on cardiology 6:47 The strategies and impact of anti-smoking campaigns 10:33 The modern vaping challenge 17:38 Outro In recognition of 60 years since the 1964 Surgeon General Report—a historic contribution to our understanding of the negativ…

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The Health Crisis of Physician Burnout with Dr. Sue Padernacht 31:21

1+ y ago31:21

31:21

Episode Highlights 0:15 Introducing Sue Padernacht, EDd, PCC 1:16 The definition of burnout 3:53 The history of burnout 7:45 Differences between stress and burnout 14:34 Physical and behavioral signs of burnout 20:55 Steps the health care industry can take against burnout We are beginning 2024 with a matter that extends beyond the confines of pulmo…

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This Year in Medicine: Lungcast 2023 Recap 39:48

1+ y ago39:48

39:48

Episode Highlights 0:16 Intro 1:44 How to approach stage IV lung cancer, with Dr. David Tom Cooke 4:13 The ALA Lung Health Cohort Research Study, with Dr. Ravi Kalhan 8:42 What is the atopic march, with Dr. Payel Gupta 10:53 Weight loss for asthma care, with Dr. Anne Dixon 15:11 Air Quality Index 101, with Dr. Al Rizzo 18:47 Lung Cancer Age Equity,…

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Why Good Indoor Air Quality Matters with Mark Hernandez, PhD, PE 24:59

1+ y ago24:59

24:59

For this episode fully focused on indoor air pollution, we are joined by Professor Mark Hernandez who serves as director of the Aerobiology and Disinfection Lab at the University of Colorado. Listen in to learn about the harmful impact of pollutants such as mold, toxic chemicals and asbestos on respiratory health, particularly in a school setting. …

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Lung Cancer Patient Perspective with Christy Fischer 24:54

1+ y ago24:54

24:54

Christy Fischer, a miraculous 17-year stage IV lung cancer survivor, connects with us to discuss stress, stigma and significant changes in the treatment landscape. Hear how Christy transformed a daunting diagnosis into hope for others. This educational and inspirational episode touches upon the raw emotions of what it is like to live (and thrive!) …

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RSV Wrap-up: Transmission, Testing & Timing of Vaccinations with Dr. Barbara Taylor 38:08

1+ y ago38:08

38:08

With cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) on the rise this fall, Dr. Barbara Taylor, professor of infectious diseases at UT Health San Antonio, joins us for this timely episode all about RSV. Importantly, she covers the unprecedented events of the 2022-2023 season that was marred by a ‘tripledemic’ of respiratory diseases. How do the lessons …

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Medical Truth-isms of Pulmonary Embolisms with Dr. Parth Rali 39:36

1+ y ago39:36

39:36

Pulmonary vascular disease expert Dr. Parth Rali at Temple Lung Center helps break down what is known about massive and submassive pulmonary emboli (PE), namely blood clots. This episode provides a comprehensive overview of PE, from the complications of diagnosis to the evolution of therapeutic modalities. Episode highlights 0:16 Intro 2:34 Definin…

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Leading the Long Game for Long COVID Research with Dr. Julia Moore Vogel 29:11

2y ago29:11

29:11

In this must-listen episode, Dr. Julia Moore Vogel at Scripps Research takes center stage to confer the still-emerging and always-evolving space of long COVID. As patient numbers continue to rise at an alarming rate, she makes a strong case about the critical need to better define the disease, mitigate its impact and, ultimately, break the taboo. E…

3+ y ago1:08:54

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Episode #69 of Wimmer's Wilderness Podcast focuses on local food production with Marissa of Springhill Heritage Farm in Chetek, Wisconsin. We explore the three-year journey to transfer a dream of locally raised beef, pork, turkey, and chickens in a free-range environment. The low-stress healthy, raised animals provide safe, great-tasting options fo…

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