The Lancet Voice
The Lancet Voice is a fortnightly podcast from the Lancet family of journals. Lancet editors and their guests unravel the stories behind the best global health, policy and clinical research of the day―and what it means for people around the world.
Podcasting since 2020 • 137 episodes
The Lancet Voice
Latest Episodes
Fact checking, misinformation, wildfires, and institutional memory
Richard, Gavin, and Jessamy return to the studio for another freeform discussion kicking off with the responsibilities of science and scientific publishing in a time where fact checking and moderation are going out of fashion. We also cover cli...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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1:08:24
Power and allyship in the Global North and Global South
Where does power lie in global health? What are the historical and systemic barriers that perpetuate inequities, and what is the impact of political shifts towards nationalism? Catherine Kyobutungi and Madhukar Pai join Gavin to t...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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47:56
Health metrics, life expectancy, and obesity in the US
The last Lancet Voice of the year delves into the latest findings from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) from our recently released US Special Issue. Ali Mokdad and Emmanuela Gakidou join Miriam Sabin and Gavin Cleaver to e...
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Season 5
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Episode 25
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39:47
20mph speed limits and public health in Wales
In September 2023, Wales passed legislation making the maximum speed limit 20mph in built-up areas. How are speed limits linked to public health? How can researchers engage with governments to enact public health research? And how do you deal w...
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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34:53
Reducing health inequities across NYC
What is the impact of systemic racism on public health in New York City? How can we leverage government to meet ambitious goals for improving life expectancy?Prof. Michelle Morse, the interim Health Commissioner of the Department of Hea...
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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22:28