LA Fires, Fluoride and IQ, Alcohol and Cancer
Ep. 289 w/ Shownotes
Ravi kicks off the show by reflecting on the devastating California wildfires, delving into their economic impact, the challenges state and local officials face, and the looming threat of a home insurance crisis that could reshape the state’s future.
Next, Ravi sits down with New York Times reporter Roni Rabin to unpack two critical public health issues: fluoride in drinking water and alcohol consumption. They explore the latest science on fluoride’s potential impact on children’s IQ and the heated debates about fluoride in U.S. water supplies. Ravi and Roni then pivot to alcohol, examining recent conflicting reports on its health effects, the pervasive influence of industry funding on alcohol research, and how people can make informed decisions about their consumption.
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The Costs of the Los Angeles Fires (The New York Times, 1/9/25)
Raging Los Angeles Fires Wreak Destruction (Wall Street Journal, 1/9/25)
Study Links High Fluoride Exposure to Lower I.Q. in Children (The New York Times, 1/8/25)
The Battle Over What to Tell Americans About Drinking (The New York Times, 1/2/25)
Which Countries Warn That Alcohol May Cause Cancer? (The New York Times, 1/3/25)
Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol (The New York Times, 1/3/25)
RFK Jr.’s Health Agenda Unpacked (Lost Debate, 1/7/25)
The conspiracy candidate: What RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine crusade could look like in the White House (NBC News, 7/19/23)
America's Unhealthy Debate About The UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing (Lost Debate, 12/12/24)
The Crisis of Trust in Medicine (Lost Debate, 10/10/24)
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