The Role of Activism
How can activism create healthier communities and a healthier world? WashU’s Sandro Galea sits down with CUNY’s Nicholas Freudenberg to discuss how activism and public health have for six decades been intertwined in bringing positive change to New York City.
Nicholas Freudenberg
Leath earns award from brain science professionals
Why are refugees with jobs still living in poverty?
The Future of Foreign Assistance and Global Health
In this episode of Ideas Matter, WashU’s Sandro Galea, dean of the Bursky School of Public Health, and former USAID civil servant Nicholas Enrich discuss how assisting other countries in maintaining public health protects safety and stability across the globe—including here in America.
Nicholas Enrich
WashU researchers launch next phase of wealth-building research
Public benefits ‘cliffs’ can trap low-wage workers, study finds
Inequality and Opportunity in America
What are the main drivers of inequality in America, and how can we increase opportunity? WashU’s Sandro Galea sits down with Stanford’s Lukas Althoff to explore the role education may have in solving these issues.
Lukas Althoff
Is the American Dream in serious trouble?
Caste: A Global Story
Caste is a prominent feature of India’s society, but are its principles endemic to today’s global society as well? WashU’s Sandro Galea sits down with Penn scholar Suraj Yengde to discuss how a better understanding of caste can inform our efforts to address racism and injustice across the world.
Suraj Yengde
Political Polarization and the Future of Democracy
Is polarization a threat to democracy or one of its inherent features? WashU’s Sandro Galea sits down with Johns Hopkins University’s Lilliana Mason to discuss the deep divides that define today’s political landscape.
Lilliana Mason