News Team member Aanya Ravichander recommends the prison healthcare episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver for its examination of unjust conditions in for-profit prison healthcare.
News Team member Julia Roth recommends exploring the "Hopelessly Yellow" website and its "Golden Hour with Hopelessly Yellow" podcast for anyone looking to find moments of joy and mental wellness support during their university life.
Manju Karthikeyan recommends "This Podcast Will Kill You" for engaging, relatable discussions on health topics, humanizing diseases with witty banter, and drink recipes, available on all streaming platforms.
Saanvi Nayar recommends "Foodie Pharmacology" for its insightful discussion of the cookbook "Plantology," on how adopting a plant-based diet can revolutionize our health and tackle chronic diseases, proving that food truly is medicine
News Team member Manju Karthikeyan recommends 'Inside Out', Pixar's engaging film that delves into the psyche's intricacies and emotional dynamics, all through the lens of young Riley's life changes.
News Team member Andrew Feld recommends "Sick Around the World," a 16-year-old documentary (now used as a teaching tool) that compares healthcare in the US to systems in other major economies that have better health outcomes yet lower costs.
Julia Roth recommends tuning into the Sea Moss Girlies podcast episode "How to Live A Long, Healthy Life" for an enlightening discussion on how lifestyle choices, beyond genetics, play a crucial role in extending one's lifespan, featuring insights on alternative health biomarkers and the significance of childhood development in determining health outcomes.
Andrew Feld recommends: Steven Brill's "America's Bitter Pill" is an exploration into the complex dynamics of healthcare reform in the United States, revealing the influence of money, politics, and power in shaping the Affordable Care Act.