Ideas Matter | WashU

Hosted by WashU’s Sandro Galea, the Ideas Matter podcast is a space for thoughtful, informed conversations about the forces shaping our lives and institutions. In a time when public debate often generates more heat than light, Ideas Matter provides expert perspectives that deepen understanding and inform a better conversation about what matters most in the moment. We hope you find the dialogue responsive to topics of the day and yet evergreen in its focus on the issues that shape our world. From immigration, global trade, and public health to AI, creativity, and the future of democracy, we hope you will join the conversation. About the host: Sandro Galea is a physician, epidemiologist, and author, and serves as dean of the Bursky School of Public Health and vice provost for interdisciplinary initiatives at WashU. He was named one of Time magazine’s epidemiology innovators and has been listed as one of the “World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds.”

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  Episode #12

  E12: Why Global Health Research Matters for U.S. Health

  Aug 18, 202620 minS1

  Why does global health matter for Americans? What kind of return can investing in global health yield? And will a more globalized approach help us meet the challenges of this moment? In this episode of Ideas Matter , WashU’s Sandro Galea, dean of the Bursky School of Public Health, and the University of Michigan’s Josh Ehrlich explore how being more open to innovations from beyond our borders could benefit U.S. health.

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  Episode #11

  E11: Inequality and Opportunity in America

  Jun 30, 202629 minS0

  <p>What drives inequality in America, and how can we level the playing field? </p><p>In this episode of Ideas Matter, WashU’s Sandro Galea, dean of the Bursky School of Public Health, and Stanford University’s Lukas Althoff discuss socioeconomic inequality in the United States, and what efforts have the best return on increasing opportunity for all. Spoiler alert: enhancing the quality and accessibility of education is key. </p>

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  Episode #11

  E11: Inequality and Opportunity in America

  Jun 30, 202629 min

  What drives inequality in America, and how can we level the playing field? In this episode of Ideas Matter , WashU’s Sandro Galea, dean of the Bursky School of Public Health, and Stanford University’s Lukas Althoff discuss socioeconomic inequality in the United States, and what efforts have the best return on increasing opportunity for all. Spoiler alert: enhancing the quality and accessibility of education is key.

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  Episode #10

  E10: Caste: A Global Story

  Jun 16, 202636 minS0

  <p>How can India’s caste system inform our efforts to address racism and injustice globally? </p><p>In this episode of Ideas Matter WashU’s Sandro Galea, dean of the Bursky School of Public Health, and the University of Pennsylvania’s Suraj Yengde explore the historical foundations of caste and the ways in which it mirrors the social dynamics of our world today. </p>

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  Episode #9

  E9: The Future of Journalism

  Jun 2, 202623 minS0

  <p>Journalism’s role in our daily lives has shifted dramatically in recent decades, so how can it best engage the public in this moment? </p><p>  </p><p>For this episode of Ideas Matter, WashU’s Sandro Galea, dean of the Bursky School of Public Health and vice provost for interdisciplinary studies, and Lisa Gibbs, president and CEO of the Pulitzer Center, discuss what it takes for a news outlet to maintain public trust and adapt to new reporting methods.</p>

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