Best Freedom House Paramedics Podcasts (2025)

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Halloween Special Edition: The Death Shift 53:49

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In 1981, the night shift at Bexar County Hospital in San Antonio earned a name whispered in fear... the Death Shift. Tiny lives in the pediatric ICU began to fail without warning. Alarms blared. Monitors flatlined. And at the center of it all stood one nurse whose touch brought not healing, but horror. In this Halloween Special Edition of Past Medi…

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Where the Story Begins 0:58

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Step inside the ambulance of history. Past Medical History: The Story of EMS is a cinematic documentary podcast that unearths the wild, untold, and sometimes downright eerie origins of modern emergency medicine. Hosted by flight paramedics Evan Claunch and Sophie Fuller, this isn’t your typical medical lecture, it’s an adventure through time. Throu…

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Season 2 Update 13:04

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An update for the long awaited season 2! There is no excuse for this one - except for our busy life in research and Jai (the person writing this description) simply forgetting to upload on time. In this mini episode Jamal and Megan will tell you how we are changing the structure of the show from here on out. Get ready to be informed!…

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Episode 7: His Hands Saved Our 'Blue Babies' - The Legacy of Dr Vivian Thomas 1:30:22

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Come along with us as we explore the life of the amazing Dr Vivian Thomas; his humble beginnings and how his techniques are still being still being used in heart surgeries for Infant Methemoglobinemia (Blue Baby Syndrome)By Reclaim the Bench Podcast

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Episode 6: The Freedom House Paramedics 57:28

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In 1967, a group of 26 men from Pittsburgh’s struggling Hill District patrolled the streets in an unprecedented way. They were Black men with Afros and uniforms that read Freedom House Paramedics, trained in advanced pre-hospital medical procedures never seen before. The Freedom House story is both fascinating and tragic. This group was the first i…

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Episode 5: Dr D The "Resilient" - The First Black Woman Surgeon in the South 1:07:42

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Continuing on our theme of inspiring people, let us introduce you to Dr Dorothy Brown, the first black woman to become a surgeon in the deep south of the United States of America. Be inspired by her story of perseverance and listen to Megan and Jamal be dazzled in her resolve to never back down, no matter how they would try to oppress her.…

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The Erosion of Medical Consent - A Discussion with Harriet A. Washington 1:04:05

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We had the unbelievable opportunity to have a chat with famous author and educator Harriet A. Washington about her upcoming book - Carte Blanche: The Erosion of Medical ConsentBy Reclaim the Bench Podcast

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Discussing the "Father" of Gynecology - An Interview with Dr Lisa Nicholas 48:19

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We had this amazing opportunity to talk to Dr Lisa Nicholas (specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology) from UCLA. She provided a lot of insight in the present field of gynecology and its murky origination.By Reclaim the Bench Podcast

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Episode 4: 100 Years too Young - Remembering The Amazing Dr Rita Levi-Montalcini 1:13:33

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Perseverance personified: Life and legacy of Late Nobel Laureate Rita-Levi Montalcini. We discuss the experience, struggles, awards and controversies surrounding her life.By Reclaim the Bench Podcast

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Episode 4 Teaser 1:57

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Trailer for episode 4 where we explore the amazing life of late Dr Rita Levi-Montalcini Releasing October 25By Reclaim the Bench Podcast

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Episode 3: The "Blood" Banker - The Legacy of Dr Charles Drew 1:11:57

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In this week's episode we cover the work of Dr. Charles Drew, a physician-scientist who pioneered the blood banking system almost 80 years ago which is still being used today. Although Drew had much success throughout his career, ranging from research, surgery, teaching, and administration, his career path was riddled with racial barriers. However,…

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Episode 2: Dr Rebecca Lee Crumpler - The "Mother" of Modern Gynecology? 58:37

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Listen to Megan and Jamal make the case for Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the 1st Black woman to earn a medical degree in the US, to be considered the 'Mother of Gynecology'.By Reclaim the Bench Podcast

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An Introduction 9:20

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Jamal and Megan, our co-hosts introduce themselves, our podcast, what our podcast's name signifies and delve into what we are all about.By Reclaim the Bench Podcast

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Episode 1: Did the End Justify the Means? 1:06:15

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In the 19th Century, a plantation physician named James Marion Sims is said to have revolutionized the medical discipline of Obstetrics and Gynecology. As such, Sims has been proclaimed the "Father of Modern Gynecology", and idolized for over one hundred years by numerous statues erected in his honor. However, this depiction only highlights one sid…

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Episode 1 Teaser 0:54

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Please tune in on September 13th 10 AM (EDT) for Episode 1 "Did the End Justify the Means" Megan and Jamal look back at the controversial actions of the so-called "father" of modern gynecology and discuss how deep of an impact systemic racism has had in science and medicine.By Reclaim the Bench Podcast

Freedom House Paramedics Podcasts

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Past Medical History: The Story of EMS

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Halloween Special Edition: The Death Shift 53:49

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Where the Story Begins 0:58

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Season 2 Update 13:04

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Episode 7: His Hands Saved Our 'Blue Babies' - The Legacy of Dr Vivian Thomas 1:30:22

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Episode 6: The Freedom House Paramedics 57:28

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Episode 5: Dr D The "Resilient" - The First Black Woman Surgeon in the South 1:07:42

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The Erosion of Medical Consent - A Discussion with Harriet A. Washington 1:04:05

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Discussing the "Father" of Gynecology - An Interview with Dr Lisa Nicholas 48:19

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Episode 4: 100 Years too Young - Remembering The Amazing Dr Rita Levi-Montalcini 1:13:33

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Episode 4 Teaser 1:57

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Episode 3: The "Blood" Banker - The Legacy of Dr Charles Drew 1:11:57

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Episode 2: Dr Rebecca Lee Crumpler - The "Mother" of Modern Gynecology? 58:37

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An Introduction 9:20

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Episode 1: Did the End Justify the Means? 1:06:15

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Episode 1 Teaser 0:54