Wellness isn’t just about mindfulness, exercise, or the right skin routine. Science, politics, media, culture, tech — everything around us — interact to shape our health. On America Dissected, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed cuts into what really makes us sick — be it racism, corporate greed, or snake oil influencers — and what it'll take to heal it. From for-profit healthcare to ineffective sunscreens, America Dissected cuts deeper into the state of health in America. New episodes every Tuesday. Want to ...
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Educational Podcast featuring the arduous journey of Cannabis in the United States. Listen for free on Anchor, Podbean or where ever your get your podcasts! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/divided-states-of-cannabis/support
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Environmental injustice leaves too many Americans, mainly Black and brown, breathing air that has been poisoned by smokestacks too close to their homes and schools. Abdul reflects on the process that drives it. Then he sits down with Darren Riley, CEO of JustAir, a company working to build air monitoring networks across hard hit communities, about …
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Guest: Dylan Allman - Breaking Free from Military Indoctrination & RFK Jr. vs. The Uniparty Regime
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On this episode of the Free Thought Project Podcast, Jason and Matt sit down with Dylan Allman, a husband, writer, and passionate advocate for liberty. Dylan is a conscientious objector, techno-optimist, and a Hazlitt Apprentice at the Foundation for Economic Education. We dive into Dylan's compelling journey from joining U.S. Army intelligence to …
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Public health is universal–or at least it should be. But since the pandemic, it’s been politicized in ways that threaten critical work in conservative communities. Abdul reflects on how the way we talk about public health may be contributing to that. Then he sits down with Dr. Dwayne Proctor, President and CEO of the Missouri Foundation for Health …
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This made-up medical diagnosis has been used to justify police violence for decades
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The concept of “excited delirium” has been used to justify extreme force from law enforcement and to cover up police violence. Coined by a medical examiner in Florida in the ‘80s, it has its roots in eugenics. Abdul reflects on the way that pseudoscience has too often been used by the medical establishment to justify racist maltreatment. Then he in…
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Guest: Skot Sheller - Javier Milei: Friend or Foe? A Deep Dive Into His Policies & Politics
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On this week's episode of the Free Thought Project Podcast, Jason and Matt sit down with Skot Sheller, a New Hampshire Free State Project advocate with a wealth of knowledge on Argentinian politics, economy, and culture. Skot’s wife hails from Argentina, and his father-in-law is a PhD Austrian economist, academic, and author in the country. Skot ha…
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Fat Joe thinks you should know how much your healthcare costs
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Hospitals can charge you however much they want for healthcare — without telling you. Rapper turned healthcare advocate Fat Joe thinks they need to lean back. Abdul reflects on the fight for price transparency in healthcare, then sits down with the entertainer to learn more about his fight for healthcare transparency. This show would not be possibl…
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Guest: Ryan Cristián - Dismantling The Trump Assassination & Israel False Narrative From All Angles
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On this week's episode of the Free Thought Project Podcast, Jason and Matt sit down with Ryan Cristián from The Last American Vagabond. Cristián is a recent recipient of the Serena Shim Award For Uncompromising Integrity In Journalism and has devoted much of his life to bringing Americans the transparency and accuracy they deserve in media. Because…
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How Big Was the Hammer SCOTUS Just Took to Government as We Know It?
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The Supreme Court is an unelected body–there was a time when the justices understood that. Not this court. In their most recent set of rulings, they took a hammer to the fundamentals of American government. Abdul unpacks the most important ruling. Then he sits down with Leah Litman, Constitutional Law professor and host of Crooked Media’s Strict Sc…
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Scientists Argue that this Genetic Test’s Results are “no better than a coin flip.” The FDA approved it anyway.
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Recently, the FDA approved a genetic test for opioid use disorder despite clear opposition from scientists and the FDA advisory panel that had reviewed the evidence. The case demonstrates the space where Pharma’s incentive may drive innovation that may not help–or worse, cause harm. Abdul reflects on how genetic essentialism and the wrong incentive…
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To the untrained eye, public health and healthcare are–if not the same thing–then two sides of the same coin. But to those of us who work in public health, healthcare is too often a giant vacuum of health dollars focused more on the bottom line than public wellbeing. Abdul reflects on the tradeoffs between health and healthcare. Then he sits down w…
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Our Institutions Have Long Covid with David Wallace-Wells
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The pandemic didn’t change everything–it just made everything weird. From declining trust in institutions to the growing power of Big Tech on our lives, we are struggling to deal with the world as it’s become. Abdul reflects on the long tail of the pandemic. Then he sits down with New York TImes columnist David Wallace-Wells to talk about post-pand…
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Guest: Spike Cohen - Why Assange is Free, Trump's 5-D Chess, & Debating David Hogg
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In this captivating episode of the Free Thought Project podcast, Jason and Don speak with political activist, entrepreneur, and 2020 Libertarian Vice Presidential Candidate, Spike Cohen. Spike shares his thoughts on one of the biggest news stories of the year: Julian Assange's release. We discuss the implications of Assange's guilty plea, including…
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Racism is among this country’s most persistent original sins. Not only does it pattern access to everything from education to housing to jobs — but infant mortality, cancer, and life expectancy. Abdul reflects on the stickiness of racism. Then he interviews author and journalist Dr. Layal Liverpool, author of the new book “Systemic,” about how raci…
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Guest: Ian Smith - Why Disobedience is a Virtue, Embracing Anarchy & Finding Your Hill
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In this riveting episode of the Free Thought Project podcast, Jason and Matt sit down with Ian Smith, the co-owner of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr, New Jersey, and the author of "Find Your Hill: Worth Fighting For." Ian gained national attention for his defiant stand against the state's COVID-19 restrictions, keeping his gym open despite the draconian ma…
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We talk a lot more about mental health than we used to — and that’s served to destigmatize it and promote opportunities to improve it. But that conversation has yet to improve mental healthcare for those who need it most. Abdul reflects on why we still have so much further to go. Then he sits down with Dr. Alice Feller, a psychiatrist and author of…
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Guest: Hakeem Anwar - Iphone Vs Android, Windows Vs Mac, What's Worse For Surveillance & Privacy?
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In this episode of the Free Thought Project podcast, Jason and Matt welcome back Hakeem Anwar, the visionary behind the "Take Back Our Tech" initiative. Hakeem is an experienced entrepreneur, founder and CEO of the Above Phone, and proponent of extremely private technology. During our conversation, we delve into the types of surveillance we have to…
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Bernie Sanders on a 32-hour workweek, the Long COVID moonshot, and Ozempic
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Too many politicians are too beholden to the healthcare industry to propose any meaningful change. That’s not true of the Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Senator Bernie Sanders. Since 2016, his ideas have animated some of the most important changes in healthcare policy. Abdul reflects on the need for big ide…
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Guest: Jeff Charles & Doni The Misfit - Dexter Taylor & NY's Attack on Gun Rights Ignored by Media
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In this gripping episode of the Free Thought Project podcast, Jason and Matt are joined by Jeff Charles, acclaimed host of "A Fresh Perspective" podcast and political satirist known from Fox News to Newsmax, along with his partner both in life and activism, Doni the Misfit. Today’s conversation takes a hard look at the recent developments within th…
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Trauma is all around us–and the word has come to dominate so much of our conversation about mental health. The common perception of trauma is that it lingers, devastating mental health over time. But what if the more common consequence of trauma was growth? Abdul reflects on the way we think about trauma. Then he interviews Prof. Richard Tedeschi, …
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Millions of Americans go without healthcare every year. Many of them turn to crowdfunding to support their needs. Abdul reflects on what that says about how we think about one another. Then he interviews Prof. Nora Kenworthy, author of the new book “Crowded Out: The True Costs of Crowdfunding Healthcare” about who wins, who loses, and how we build …
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A Veterinarian’s Take on Bird Flu in Cows
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The H5N1 Bird Flu has been circulating in cows for 5 months, spreading faster and farther than we had previously expected. Abdul reflects on the wake-up call it poses for the public health community. Then he interviews Dr. Kimberly Dodd, a veterinarian and former USDA official, about the risk of spread, whether or not the current regulations are en…
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Guest: Sal The Agorist - Unpacking Pro-Palestinian Protests, Trump Vs RFK & AstraZeneca Cancelled
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Tune in to the latest episode of the Free Thought Project podcast where Jason and Matt reconnect with Sal Mayweather, aka Sal the Agorist. Known for his influential presence as a social media commentator, agorist, cypherpunk, and Rothbardian crypto anarchist, Sal brings a wealth of knowledge and radical insights to the table. His book "Anti Politic…
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How Big Food Tries to Co-Opt the Anti-Diet Movement
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The Anti-Diet movement has helped us understand some of the downsides of a perpetual diet culture driven by influencers and advertisers selling us this or that fad. But what happens when the influencers behind that movement get co-opted by corporations too? Abdul reflects on the way that corporate interests too often interfere with sound science an…
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Guest: Aaron Day - CBDC Rollout Hits DEFCON 1 & Roger Ver’s Arrest is Just the Beginning
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Join Jason and Matt on the Free Thought Project podcast as they host Aaron R. Day, an experienced entrepreneur, investor, and passionate advocate for freedom and individual liberty. With a rich background in e-commerce, healthcare, blockchain, AI, and clean technology, and recognitions from major news outlets like Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, a…
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For so many Americans, pets are members of the family. And our interactions with animals — in our homes, on our farms, and in the wild — shape our health in some important ways. Abdul reflects on what he’s learned about health working in animal welfare. Then he sits down with Melissa Miller, an animal care expert, disaster field responder, trainer,…
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Guest: Jeremy Kauffman - Using Provocation to Build A Libertarian Homeland & Why It's Crucial
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In this thought-provoking episode of the Free Thought Project podcast, hosts Jason and Matt sit down with Jeremy Kauffman, an American entrepreneur and fervent political activist known for his pioneering work in blockchain technology with the creation of LBRY, a decentralized file-sharing platform. Kauffman, also a notable figure in the Libertarian…
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How to build a resilient public health workforce.
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Public health professionals are people, too. Too often, though, we don’t think about them that way — their needs, their hopes, and aspirations, their individual skills and areas of passion. But if we want a functional public health system, we really should. Abdul reflects on the experience of leading public health teams. Then he speaks with Dr. Bri…
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Guest: Austin Petersen - The Future of The Libertarian Party, Direct Action & Culture Jamming
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In this riveting episode of the Free Thought Project Podcast, hosts Jason and Matt are joined by Austin Petersen, the dynamic host of the Wake Up America show and 2016 runner-up for the Libertarian Party's presidential nomination. Today's discussion dives deep into the turbulent waters of infighting within the Libertarian Party, exploring its histo…
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Last summer’s blockbuster “Oppenheimer” took home best picture for a stirring portrayal of the man behind the world’s most dangerous weapon. But there’s a part the story left out: the devastation wrought by nuclear weapons testing on communities here in the US. Abdul reflects on the broader fallout of producing weapons of war. Then he talks to Tina…
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Guest: Adam Eisenberg - 9/11 First Responder Debunks Pentagon Narrative & Exposes Black hats
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In this compelling episode of the Free Thought Project podcast, hosts Jason and Matt welcome back Adam Eisenberg, a former member of Alpha Company, 3rd US Infantry, who was among the first on the scene at the Pentagon on 9/11. An expert in Pratt & Whitney plane engine parts, Eisenberg shares his firsthand observations that day, noting the conspicuo…
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Could Medical Tech be “Coded to Kill”? This Medical School Dean Has Thoughts.
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In a time when AI is creating new realities faster than we can make sense of them, we need to imagine possible future scenarios to prepare. Which is why a new novel by Marschall Runge, Dean of the University of Michigan Medical School, is so prescient. In his book “Coded to Kill,” Runge helps us imagine what could go wrong, even if so much can go r…
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