ZDoggMD On Medical Satire and Iconoclasm

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Zubin Damania (aka ZDoggMD) joins us for a wide-ranging, frequently hilarious conversation on being an iconoclast, creating medical satire, and the value of risk-taking.

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Dr. Josh Minuto, a friend and an Infectious Disease physician, joins us just after the beginning of season 6 of The Walking Dead to explore our society’s fascination with zombies, apocalypse stories, and how we respond to real infectious threats.

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We continue with Dr. Ricardo Nuila on the challenges of discussing death, an issue that is always emotionally charged, as well as explore his article in The Atlantic on this subject, which you can find here.

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Conversations about end of life care are never easy, whether it’s about you, your loved one, or your patient. Dr. Ricardo Nuila joins us to consider these difficult but vital discussions, as well as his recent article on the subject in The Atlantic, which you can read here.

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Dr. James Muller is a renown Cardiologist and a founding member of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW), which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1985. He joins us to discuss his work helping to prevent nuclear war, teaming up alongside those perceived as the enemy, and the double-edged sword of technology.

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Jeff Reznick and Ken Koyle from the National Library of Medicine join us to discuss their wonderful New England Journal of Medicine article “Combat and the Medical Mindset: The Enduring Effect of Civil War Medical Innovations.” Ranging from disaster management, formulary development, and a look into the future, this is a fantastic conversation on a little-studied aspect of contemporary American health care. The historian within rejoices! Find the article here.

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In part 2 of our interview with Christina Farr from KQED’s “Future of You” project, we further dissect the scope and implications of the healthcare technology revolution for consumers, patients, and providers.

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The collision of technology and healthcare is causing seismic change on a daily basis. Christina Farr from KQED’s website “Future of You” joins us to help make sense of this rapidly accelerating revolution.

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Less than 4 hours after completing the Badwater 135, known as the toughest footrace on Earth, Josh Talley and Michelle West sat down to discuss their unbelievable adventure. Compelling lessons lie within that can be adapted by anyone. Relentless forward motion!

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The Badwater 135 is a footrace made up of 135 grueling miles through Death Valley in the hottest part of summer. Two competitors, Michelle West and Josh Talley, join Explore The Space less than 2 weeks before the start to discuss the mental and physical challenges ahead in one of the toughest human endeavors on the planet.