Beyond Breaking News: Media's Role in Public Health

Beyond Breaking News: Media's Role in Public Health

The media can save lives, and it can cost them. Kerry Cullinan, editor at Health Policy Watch, joins the podcast to explore what it really takes for health journalism to be effective in a world overcome by misinformation. Candid, specific, and occasionally blunt, this conversation digs into the conditions that make trustworthy health reporting possible, and what's lost when it isn't.

Where Faith Meets Public Health: A Conversation with Nuns from Jyothis Care Centre

Faith-based organizations deliver a huge share of healthcare in low and middle income countries, yet their work often happens far from the spotlight. In this episode of Global Public Health Revolution, host Kemi Gbadamosi sits down with Sister Rania and Sister Roslin from the Jyothis Care Center in Mumbai to talk about what that work actually looks like on the ground. They share powerful stories from decades of caring for people living with HIV, many of whom arrived abandoned by their families and communities.

Why the EU Must Stop Blocking Health Equity

In this episode, host Kemi Gbadamosi sits down with Sangeeta Shashikant of the Third World Network to unpack the high-stakes negotiations around the pathogen access and benefit sharing annex, a key part of the global pandemic agreement adopted in 2025. They break down why this system matters for the future of pandemic preparedness, how pathogen samples and genetic data help develop vaccines and treatments, and why developing countries are demanding fair benefit sharing in return. The conversation also explores tensions between public health and commercial interests, the role of pharmaceutical companies, and the concerns that the current negotiating text may weaken equity rather than strengthen it. With another pandemic always a possibility, the decisions being made now could shape whether the next global health emergency is handled more fairly than COVID-19. At the center of the debate is a simple question: will the global system prioritize people and public health, or profit and power?

Trans Power: Redefining Equality in Global Health and the HIV/AIDS Response

In this episode of Global Public Health Revolution, released in honor of International Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31st, Kemi Gbadamosi sits down with Queen Victoria Ortega, the fearless leader of Flux and Chief Visionary Officer of the Connie Norman Trans Empowerment Center. From Boyle Heights to Mexico City, Queen Victoria shares her journey as a trans Latina activist and how investing in trans leadership creates real, transformative change for communities. They discuss the power of focusing on the most underserved, breaking down barriers in public health, and dismantling the savior complex that often dominates aid and intervention programs. Queen Victoria emphasizes holistic health, showing how financial literacy, housing, education, and a sense of belonging are all essential to thriving communities. Whether you work in public health, activism, or simply care about equity, this conversation is full of insight, inspiration, and practical guidance for driving change where it matters most.

A Look Back at Our First Season of the GPHR Podcast

In this season finale of Global Public Health Revolution, host Kemi Gbadamosi is joined by the team behind the mic to reflect on the journey of the podcast’s inaugural season and look ahead to what comes next. Denys Nazarov, Cyan Clardy, Olivia Taney, and Brian Shepherd join Kemi to share standout moments, lessons learned, and the behind-the-scenes work that brought the season to life. They discuss why trust, representation, and showing up in communities matter more than ever, and how creative, relatable communication can move public health forward. The episode also offers a preview of Season Two, with plans to spotlight new voices, sectors, and ideas that challenge the status quo and push for a more inclusive global health architecture.