Race, Violence & Medicine
By Dr. Brian H. Williams
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Constructive dialogue challenging your worldview and inspiring you to action. Always at the intersection of race, violence, and medicine.
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CleanFighting Cancer In The Era Of Precision Medicine w/ Rome Madison | Rome Madison epitomizes the entrepreneurial spirit. He has scaled the mountain of adversity to become a genomic industry expert, author, public speaker, and more. Listen as he shares his story of tenacity, and breaks down the role precision medicine has in the future of cancer therapy. | 2/17/2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Destructive History Of The Language Of Hate w/ Dr. Beth Griech-Polelle | Beth A. Griech-Polelle is the Kurt Mayer Chair of Holocaust Studies and Associate Professor of History at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA. In her book "Anti-Semitism and the Holocaust" she explains the pivotal importance of the destructive power of discriminatory language in the persecution of Jews, and how easy it was to recruit healthcare professionals to participate in the Holocaust. | 2/9/2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanBranded A Criminal: From The Clinic To The Courthouse And Back w/ Dr. Jarret Patton | Doctor Jarret Patton offers sound advice to aid those who, like him, have been under attack from medical boards, certification agencies, hospital systems, legal systems, or the public at large. | 1/31/2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanBlazing A Trail For Black Men In Medicine w/ Dr. William Lynn Weaver | I found myself sharing an Uber with the legendary Dr. William Lynn Weaver en route to the airport in Austin, TX. Capitalizing on a once in a lifetime opportunity, my captive but gracious guest shares his thoughts on persistent racial inequities in the profession of medicine. | 1/24/2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanInjury & Violence Prevention w/ Shelli Stephen-Stidham | How does one become an expert in the prevention of injury and violence? Well you start off as a sports journalist of course. That is the route Shelli Stephen-Stidham travelled to gain a national reputation as an injury and violence prevention expert. Tune in to hear her explain the important role you play in primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention in your community. | 1/17/2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanRachel Thompson Confronts Childhood Sexual Abuse, Suicide, Love, & Healing | In her book award-winning book "Broken Places" Rachel Thompson shares her story as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and confronts the topics of suicide, love, and healing. | 1/9/2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanUndivided Nation w/ The Leaverton Family | In Jan 2017 Erin and David Leaverton quit their jobs, sold their home, bought an RV, and set out on a 50-state road trip with their three children. Averaging one state per week their goal was to meet Americans from every corner of the country and every walk of life. Hear how their views on race have changed after trading in the traditional American dream for an Undivided Nation cross-country adventure. | 1/3/2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanTop 5 Episodes Of 2018 (Season 1) | #1 - LET'S TALK RACISM, ISLAM, AND SHARED HUMANITY (Dec 2018) As a teen, witnessing lawyers fight against the erosion of civil rights after 9/11 propelled Afia Yunus to become an immigration attorney. A personal and professional transformation occurred after the 2017 "Muslim Ban” which compelled her to "get off the hamster wheel of life" and apply her legal expertise as an activist. #2 - CRIMINOLOGY 101 (Oct 2018) Making complex science accessible to the lay public is a skill Dr. Alex Piquero has mastered. Ranked as the #1 Criminologist in the world, Dr. Piquero explains how he employs evidence-based research to tackle divisive social issues such as criminal justice reform, immigration, and the NFL National Anthem controversy. #3 - FROM THE BATTLEFIELD TO SOUTH CHICAGO (Sep 2018) Meet Dr. Ken Wilson, a Colonel in the US Army, and a trauma surgeon based in Chicago, Illinois. He is an example of black male excellence working to reverse the downward trend of minority representation in medicine. Learn about his journey to medicine, far-forward battlefield experience, and mission to bring healthcare equity to South Chicago. #4 - WHAT DOES BARBECUE HAVE TO DO WITH RACE, VIOLENCE OR MEDICINE? (Jul 2018) In this episode I dined with Daniel Vaughn - BBQ editor for the Texas Monthly Magazine - at the oldest black-owned barbecue restaurant in Dallas, TX. More than just a food critic, Daniel is a historian with engaging tales about the intersection of race and barbecue. #5 - WHY YOU MUST JOIN THE FIGHT FOR HEALTHCARE EQUITY (Nov 2018) What is healthcare equity and why should you care? Teresita Oaks gives a master class explaining why it matters to everyone, from the migrant farm workers in Arizona to the coal miners in West Virginia. | 12/30/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean"How To Raise A Doctor" w/ Dr. Dale Okorodudu | To close out Season 1 of "Race, Violence & Medicine," we visit with Dr. Dale Okorodudu. He is a Pulmonary & Critical Care physician in Dallas, TX, serial entrepreneur, and the author of "How To Raise A Doctor: Wisdom From Parents Who Did It!" Dale shares crowdsourced advice for future doctors, his inspiration for the book, and how it came together during midnight sessions while writing on the floor of his closet. | 12/21/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanBridging Divides With The One America Movement | Our series on the One America Movement concludes with its Director - Andrew Hanauer. He shares his vision of ending polarization in America by bringing us together across racial, religious, political and geographic divides to address pressing social problems such as poverty and racial tension. | 12/16/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanBorn Into The Movement: The President of Black Lives Matter, New York | Hawk Newsome, president of Black Lives Matter New York, says he was "born into the movement." From his April 4th birthday which is connected with several civil rights icons to being raised by activist parents, Hawk was destined for the life he has now - liberating the oppressed in mind, body, and spirit. Hear the story about his presence at a Trump rally led to a moment of reconciliation with those who viewed him as the enemy and launched him to national prominence. | 12/9/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanRace, Violence & Medicine Minute 12/5/18 | Just a minute - or two - for you to preview upcoming episodes. Our next episode features Hawk Newsome, the President of Black Lives Matter New York. | 12/5/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanLet's Talk Racism, Islam, And Shared Humanity | The daughter of Pakistani immigrants, Afia Yunus has vivid tales of the racism she endured as a Muslim girl coming of age in the Florida Panhandle. The experience strengthened her resolve to serve humanity. As a teen, witnessing lawyers fight against the erosion of civil rights after 9/11 propelled her to become an immigration attorney. A personal and professional transformation occurred after the 2017 "Muslim Ban." She was compelled to "get off the hamster wheel of life" and apply her legal expertise as an activist. Join us as Afia explains how we must redefine "safe spaces" as she works toward celebrating our shared humanity. It is a value she learned from her cardiologist father whose compassionate care of a heart attack patient led to a lifelong friendship with an unlikely ally - a Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan. | 12/2/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanRace, Violence & Medicine Minute 11/29/18 | Just a minute - or two - for you to preview upcoming episodes. Our next episode features immigration attorney, Afia Yunus. | 11/29/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanHow The Judiciary Has Abdicated Its Duty To Protect Your Rights | What do the right to bear arms, judicial abdication, and the Cato Institute have in common? Clark M. Neily III - author of "Terms of Engagement: How Our Courts Should Enforce The Constitution's Promise Of Limited Government." He explains why protecting your rights is not the same as restricting governmental overreach. Hear why he would grade the Judiciary a C- at best, and learn how his role in District of Columbia v. Heller in 2008 definitively established your right to own firearms. | 11/25/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanRace, Violence & Medicine Minute 11/25/18 | Just a minute - or two - for you to preview upcoming episodes. | 11/25/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhy You Must Join The Fight For Healthcare Equity | What is healthcare equity and why should you care? Teresita Oaks gives a master class explaining why it matters to everyone, from the migrant farm workers in Arizona to the coal miners in West Virginia. | 11/18/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDiversity Drives Excellence In Medicine: The Role Of HBCUs | To call Dr. Mallory Williams a trauma surgeon does a disservice to the many facets of his identity. He has trained at some of the premier institutions in the country, served multiple combat tours as a Colonel in the US Army, and continues to hold it down at home with his family. Everytime I speak with Dr. Williams, he drops some new pearl that nudges me to raise my personal bar for excellence. Listen to him share his role as an educator and the importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in driving excellence in medicine. | 11/15/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe End Of Imposter Syndrome | No matter how accomplished you are, Dr. Nii Darko will inspire you to achieve more. He is a trauma surgeon, podcaster, published author, and runs his own surgery staffing company. Beginning with his roots in Brooklyn, NY, Dr. Darko shares his journey busting through imposter syndrome to become a successful entrepreneur who epitomizes his trademarked brand - Docs Outside The Box. | 11/10/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanLet's Change The Narrative On Gun Violence | This episode with gun violence expert Dr. Megan Ranney was recorded the day before the mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, CA. When I learned of the shooting, Dr. Ranney was already dominating my Twitter feed calling for action. I took that as a sign to get her show to you today - not later this month as planned. This show is dedicated to the victims, families, friends and communities living with the impact of gun violence. | 11/8/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDiversity, Trauma Surgery & Servant Leadership | As a teenager in rural Kentucky, Dr. Andrew Bernard tagged along with his mother to the operating room where she worked as a nurse anesthetist. Taking a different route to the same destination, he became a trauma surgeon, a pillar in his community, and is now President of the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma - one of the main societies of trauma providers in the country. During our interview he shares his perspective on healthcare inequities, diversity and inclusion, and leadership. | 11/6/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanBeyond the Operating Room: Surgery & Social Justice | Dr. Rishi Rattan, a self-described "failed engineer," can tell you the precise moment he decided to become a surgeon - and it had nothing to do with being in the operating room. He shares how critical race theory, intersectionality, and social justice inform his practice as a trauma surgeon. In a specialty where praise is a proxy for clinical acumen and surgical skills, Dr. Rattan also embodies that often overlooked quality that is of equal importance - humanity. | 11/3/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDeconstructing Structural Violence | Trauma surgeon Dr. Rob Winfield describes a unique approach to combatting urban gun violence - actually collaborate with the victims to determine sustainable solutions. Learn how he leverages his role at the University of Kansas Medical Center to do just that. Also, he shares the innovative way the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society - yes, horticulture - reduced violent crime in Philadelphia. | 10/28/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCity Of Dallas Proposition C - Know Before You Vote! | Millie Domenech gives a compelling counter-argument to Tamara Harrington from our last episode, and says vote "No" on Proposition C. Dive in to hear why. | 10/27/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhat Is A Proposition? Know Before You Vote! | Have you ever stood in the polling booth, paralyzed with confusion, trying to decipher the propositions at the end of the ballot? Tamara Harrington from Leadership ISD decodes these often poorly-understood initiatives, also called ballot measures, and the critical role citizens play in determining what your government can do. | 10/27/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOn Call For Democracy - Midterm Elections Update | We first met Dr. Andrew Goldstein in "When Healthcare And Politics Unite," and did a follow-up interview in "On Call For Democracy." He returns to give another update on the work he and thousands of other healthcare professionals are doing leading up to the 2018 mid-term elections. | 10/25/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanRVM Book Club: "Nine Secrets For Getting Elected" | Do you need a break from the rancor surrounding the 2018 mid-term elections? Then check out the October selection for the Race, Violence & Medicine Book Club - "Nine Secrets For Getting Elected" by Kit Bobko. Kit is a two-term mayor and city councilman with 20 years of experience in politics. His book is a must read if you’re contemplating running for office, or just want to learn what happens behind the scenes in the lives of candidates. | 10/20/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanRace, Violence & Medicine Minute 10/15/18 | Just a minute - or two - for you to catch up on the latest episodes. | 10/15/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanImmigrants Get S--t Done | From Columbia - the country - to Harvard Medical School and beyond, Dr. Paula Ferrada is shattering barriers to achieving gender equity in the workplace. As a trauma surgeon she is moving the needle on social justice in medicine while raising the bar for excellence in a male-dominated field. Hear how she navigates a profession where there is "Equal distribution of talent, but not equal distribution of opportunity." | 10/14/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOn Call For Democracy | In "When Healthcare And Politics Unite," Dr. Andrew Goldstein explained the unique role healthcare experts serve in determining the decision-makers for health policy. He returns this week with an update on the work On Call For Democracy is doing leading up to the 2018 mid-term elections, and what you can do to get involved. | 10/12/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanViolence Comes In Many Forms | Do you know how 'structural' violence combined with 'cultural' violence results in 'direct' violence? We visit with trauma surgeon and public health expert Dr. Tanya Zakrison who shares her expertise. During our interview, she deconstructs these topics and more while taking us on a fascinating journey of social justice in America - one that includes riding shotgun with the Black Panther Party. But I can't write that story as well as she tells it, so hit play and listen. | 10/8/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanRace, Violence & Medicine Minute 10/7/18 | Just a minute - or two - for you to catch up on the latest episodes. | 10/7/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhen Healthcare And Politics Unite | What role can healthcare workers serve in political advocacy? Many - if you follow the example of Dr. Andrew D. Goldstein. He is an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at NYU who dedicates half of his time to progressive organizing and activism. His latest endeavor is "On Call For Democracy" - a grassroots organization of thousands of health professionals mobilized to get out the vote for pro-health candidates. Dr. Goldstein shares his story of growing up in a diverse community, and how that experience fueled his passion for social justice in medicine. | 10/5/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanFrom The Battlefield To South Chicago | The number of African-American men choosing careers in medicine is decreasing. In 1978 there were 542 black men entering medical school. By 2014 that number decreased to 515. Meet Dr. Ken Wilson, a Colonel in the US Army, and a trauma surgeon based in Chicago, Illinois. He is an example of black male excellence, and is working to reverse this downward trend. Learn about his journey to medicine, far-forward battlefield experience, and mission to bring healthcare equity to South Chicago. | 10/3/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCriminology 101 | Making complex science accessible to the lay public is a skill Dr. Alex Piquero has mastered. Ranked as the #1 Criminologist in the world, Dr. Piquero explains how he employs evidence-based research to tackle divisive social issues such as criminal justice reform, immigration, and the NFL National Anthem controversy. | 10/3/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Case For Civilian Oversight Of Police | On Sep. 6, 2018 Botham Jean was fatally shot by an off-duty Dallas Police officer - while in his own apartment. Details surrounding the shooting have refueled the debate about police use of force against black men and the role of civilian oversight of law enforcement. From the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, Lauren-Elaine Brown shares her journey as an activist and the work she is doing to help reform police oversight in Dallas, TX. | 10/3/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanRVM Book Club: "Hitler's Jewish Soldiers" | Bryan Rigg received his B.A. with honors from Yale University and his Ph.D. in history from Cambridge University. A former U.S. Marine Corps officer and volunteer in the Israeli Army, he was a professor at the American Military University. Bryan joins us for the August Race, Violence & Medicine Book Club to discuss his book - Hitler's Jewish Soldiers. His seminal work won the prestigious Colby Award and was featured on NBC-TV's Dateline. | 10/3/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanAli from BAM! On I Am Royalty Radio | We had technical difficulties with our scheduled call-in guest, but Ali stepped in to deliver a clutch interview. She is the host of BAM! (Body and Mind) and has been with I Am Royalty Radio since its 2015 launch. Join us for an engaging discussion with Ali about the history of I Am Royalty Radio. - Get the inside story about her show BAM! (Body and Mind) - Learn the difference between terrestrial radio, celestial radio, and podcasts. - Get a sneak peek at the expanded line-up of new shows coming soon. Tune into BAM Thursday nights 8 pm - 10 pm CST on I Am Royalty Radio. | 10/3/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhat Does BBQ Have To Do With Race, Violence, Or Medicine? | Having a neighbor like Daniel Vaugh - BBQ editor for the Texas Monthly Magazine - I could not pass up the opportunity to do an episode on Texas BBQ. But what does that have to do with Race, Violence, or Medicine? More than you think. - Have you heard of the Negro Motorist Green Book? - Do you know the story behind the oldest black-owned BBQ joint in Dallas, TX? - And how did the confluence of white and black immigrants lead to the rise of commercial BBQ in Texas? Daniel Vaughn - a journalist, food critic, and historian - takes us on a cross-country journey to answer these questions and more while sharing engaging tales about the intersection of race and barbecue. | 10/3/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanTeens, Activism & The Performing Arts | Why did a group of teen stage performers join the NRA? And how do they combine activism with the performing arts? The Cry Havoc Theater Company stopped by Race, Violence & Medicine for a lively discussion about gun violence and creating their next production - Babel. These teens will impress you with wisdom that belies their age. | 10/3/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean"Hate Crime" w/ Joyce King | On June 7, 1998, James Byrd Jr., a forty-nine-year-old black man, was walking home from a party when three white men in a pickup truck offered him a ride. They drove Byrd out to a lonely country road, tied him to a logging chain, and dragged him three miles to his death. Joyce King, an award-winning journalist and native Texan, was assigned to cover the story, which drew international media headlines. In "Hate Crime," she provides a chilling re-creation of the slaying and the subsequent trials. | 10/3/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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