Best Overdose Digital Podcasts (2025)

In this episode, Michael chats with Michael Backus, President and CEO of Oswego Health; Brian Fisher, Managing Director at BRG; and Dr. Julia Clark, Managing Director at BRG. Together, they discuss the realities rural hospitals are facing; what Oswego Health is currently experiencing in upstate New York; innovative and collaborative approaches nece…

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NACCHO’s Podcast from Washington: The CDC Foundation Launches a New Resource to Prevent Overdoses 17:14

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Washington, DC, August 19, 2025 —This month’s podcast episode from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), includes discussion of the tragic shooting that happened at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s main campus in Atlanta, Georgia. Speakers also provide an update on the Senate’s Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26…

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Reimagining Rural Hospitals (Part I of BRG Series) 46:55

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In this episode, Michael chats with Alan Morgan, CEO of the National Rural Health Association (NRHA); Brian Fisher, Managing Director at BRG; and Dr. Julia Clark, Managing Director at BRG. Together, they discuss the current state of rural hospitals; NRHA’s analysis of the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on rural hospitals; what rural healt…

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Dr. Kaylee Alexander on digital humanities, being a research data librarian, visual culture, cemeteries, French cemetery laws, cemetery sculpture, ethically sound data visualisation and survival bias 57:37

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Kaylee Alexander discuss the digital humanities, being a research data librarian, visual culture, cemeteries, French cemetery laws, cemetery sculpture, ethically sound data visualisation and survival bias Who is Kaylee? Dr. Kaylee P. Alexander is a Research Data Librarian at the University of Utah’s J…

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NACCHO’s Podcast From Washington: A Discussion with NACCHO’s New Board President, Damōn Chaplin 17:46

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On this month’s podcast episode, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) speakers talk about the recent budget reconciliation bill, which was signed into law this month, and what it means for local health departments. They also discuss the unique features of a budget reconciliation bill and how that differs from the an…

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Professor Patricia MacCormack on philosophy, death activism, veganism, antinatalism, necrosexuality, the Anthropocene, dudebros in academia, and a loving and vitalist relationship to death 1:19:58

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Patricia MacCormack on philosophy, death activism, veganism, antinatalism, necrosexuality, the Anthropocene, dudebros in academia, and a loving and vitalist relationship to death Who is Patricia? Professor Patricia MacCormack is Professor of Continental Philosophy. She is the author of Cinesexuality (…

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Exploring Digital Alternatives to Copper-Based Landlines in Rural Healthcare Facilities 32:14

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In this episode, Michael chats with Max Silber, Vice President of Mobility and IoT at MetTel. Together, they discuss connectivity and the role copper-based landlines play in rural hospitals; how rural healthcare facilities can transition to digital systems, even with limited costs and resources; challenges that rural organizations could face when t…

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NACCHO’s Podcast from Washington: Outgoing NACCHO Board President Dr. Michael Kilkenny Reflects on Leadership and Importance of Unity and Empathy in Public Health 15:45

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Washington, DC, June 16, 2025 — On this month’s podcast episode, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) speakers discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) President’s Budget Request to Congress, including the Administration’s vision for a new department entitled the Administration for a Healthy America (AHA). For more detai…

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Dr. Terri Daniel on toxic theology, healthy theology, complicated grief, being a non-religious chaplain, hospice and loss 1:16:41

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Dr. Terri Daniel on toxic theology, healthy theology, complicated grief, being a non-religious chaplain, hospice and loss. Who is Terri? Dr. Terri Daniel is an inter-spiritual hospice chaplain, end-of-life educator, and grief counselor certified in death, dying and bereavement by the Association of De…

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NACCHO’s Podcast from Washington: New Digital Resource Hub Supports Local Health Departments with Resources to Foster Partnerships and Stay Informed 11:28

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Washington, DC, May 16, 2025 — On this month’s podcast episode, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) speakers discuss the "skinny” version of the President’s Budget Request to Congress for FY26, which provides limited details on the Administrations priorities, and the Congressional hearings that followed its release…

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Dr. Sydney Campbell on Medical Assistance in Dying for mature minors, children’s participation, policy, assisted dying, childism, participatory research and end-of-life contexts 1:00:39

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Sydney Campbell on Medical Assistance in Dying for mature minors, children’s participation, policy, assisted dying, childism, participatory research and end-of-life contexts Who is Sydney? Dr. Sydney Campbell is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University. She completed he…

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NACCHO’s Podcast from Washington: Update on Department of Health and Human Services Recent Reorganization and How Dallas County Health and Human Services is Responding to the HIV Epidemic in Texas 31:39

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Washington, DC, April 25, 2025 — On this month’s podcast episode, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) speakers discuss the recent reorganization of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including significant layoffs of staff working on public health programs, as well as the recently leaked funding “pas…

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Professor Claire Nally on literature, Goth, Steampunk, death memoirs, representations of dead women, death positive libraries & working in academia 42:39

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Claire Nally on literature, Goth, Steampunk, death memoirs, representations of dead women, death positive libraries & working in academia Who is Claire? Claire Nally is Professor of Modern and Contemporary Literature at Northumbria University, UK, where sheresearches Irish Studies, Neo-Victorianism, G…

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NACCHO’s Podcast from Washington: How Lubbock Public Health is Responding to the Measles Outbreak in Texas 25:45

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NACCHO’s Podcast from Washington: How Lubbock Public Health is Responding to the Measles Outbreak in Texas Washington, DC, March 21, 2025 — On this month’s podcast episode, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) discuss last week’s Continuing Resolution that provides funds for the federal government through the end of…

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Death and Institutions: Processes, Places and the Past 1:00:29

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What's the episode about? In this episode, get an overview of the 2025 Edited Collection Death and Institutions: Processes, Places and the Past What is the Book About? Institutions play a crucial role in shaping experiences of end-of-life care, dying, death, body disposal and bereavement. However, there has been little holistic or multidisciplinary…

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The 7th International Symposium of the Death Online Research Network (DORS#7) and Tamara Kneese on digital death, genAI, ethics, data, society & collective action 1:31:19

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear highlights from the 7th International Symposium of the Death Online Research Network (DORS#7) and Tamara Kneese on digital death, genAI, ethics, moving from academia to the private sector, data, society & collective action What was DORS#7? The 7th International Symposium of the Death Online ResearchNe…

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NACCHO’s Podcast from Washington: New Online Dashboard Offers Interactive Way to Explore Local Health Department Infrastructure and Activities 15:35

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Washington, DC, February 14, 2025 — On this month’s podcast episode, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) discusses the current administration’s executive actions related to public health, shares updates on Fiscal Year 2025 federal funding and the budget reconciliation process, and provides an update on Robert F. Ke…

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Todd Meyers on grief, anthropology, entanglements, addiction, language, overdose death, opioid crisis, life’s incoherence and knowing your limits 1:19:31

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Todd Meyers on grief, anthropology, entanglements, addiction, language, overdose death, opioid crisis, life’s incoherence and knowing your limits Who is Todd? Todd began his career as a painter, earning a BFA in studio from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His interests slowly moved to the …

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NACCHO’s Podcast from Washington: Updates on Presidential Executive Orders for Public Health and Key Resources to Support Safer Food Systems 20:32

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Washington, DC, January 30, 2025 — On this podcast episode, the National Association of County and City Health Officials’ (NACCHO) Director of Government Affairs, Victoria Van de Vate, and Government Affairs Senior Specialist, Lauren Soule discuss updates on the 119th Congress and committee leadership, FY25 funding, Senate confirmation hearings, an…

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Professor Michele Aaron on filmmaking and end of life care, hospice documentary, death and LGBTQIA+ communities, palliative care, film practice, ethics, visual culture and dying 1:07:05

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Michele Aaron discuss filmmaking and end of life care, hospice documentary, death and LGBTQIA+ communities, palliative care, film practice, ethics and visual culture and dying Who is Michele? Michele completed her BA in English Literature at Queen Mary’s (or QMW as it was then) and both my MA, (in Cul…

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Looking Back and Facing Forward in Rural Education 59:44

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In this episode, Michael chats with Dr. Melissa Sadorf, Executive Director of the Arizona Rural Schools Association; Dr. Steven Johnson, Superintendent of Fort Ransom School District in North Dakota and leader of Rural Educational Associates; and Taylor McCabe-Juhnke, Executive Director of Rural Schools Collaborative. Together, they first offer a w…

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Meeting Essential Workforce Needs in Rural Health (Part III of MedCerts Series) 25:48

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In this final episode of our MedCerts series, Michael chats with Jenny Story, Office Manager and Co-Owner at Story Family Medicine in Idaho, and Jennifer Kolb, Vice President of Partnerships and Workforce Development at MedCerts. Together, they discuss the unique community Story Family Medicine serves, the challenges it faced in finding new talent,…

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#001 : Peak Season Power Series _ Email Cut-Through with @ Amanda & Lauren. 32:08

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Elevate your holiday sales and learn how to leverage consumer insights, refine automation workflows, and optimise A/B testing for peak results. We’ll uncover the best send times, ensure compliance, and boost deliverability rates - Equipping you with practical tips that enhance campaign effectiveness, empowering you to maximize conversions and drive…

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#004 : Peak Season Power Series _ Always On vs. Peak with @ Vincent & Zoe 38:03

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Curious about how to balance always-on advertising with the intensity of BFCM campaigns? We’ll explore the best practices for keeping your funnel full year-round while making a powerful impact during the high-stakes BFCM season. We'll discuss strategies for maintaining continuous audience engagement and crafting targeted, compelling offers that sta…

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#006 : Peak Season Power Series _ Shopify Optimisation with @ Martin & Ryan 31:05

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Get your Shopify store at its peak by optimising your customer experience at every touch point. This session will be jam packed with actionable quick wins to make every customer a winner.By Overdose Digital

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#005 : Peak Season Power Series _ Media Planning with @ Bige & Vincent 39:11

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Get ready to fine-tune your Peak Season media planning! We’ll dive into best practices for selecting the right paid channels and targeting the audiences that matter most during this crucial shopping period. From refining your ad strategy to maximizing ROI, we’ll equip you with the tools to make informed decisions and drive success this Black Friday…

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#003 : Peak Season Power Series _ SEM & SEO Success with @ Bige & Leslie 29:28

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Gear up for Black Friday with a power-packed session on SEO and SEM! Discover key strategies to boost your website's visibility, drive traffic, and maximise conversions during the year's biggest shopping event. Bige and Leslie will deliver actionable tips on optimising your SEO, crafting targeted ads, and analysing performance to ensure your campai…

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#164 : Abigail Forsyth @ KeepCup 44:27

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What happens when two visionary founders from different worlds collide? A high-energy, thought-provoking episode as our Overdose. Founder, Todd Welling, sits down with Abigail Forsyth, Founder of KeepCup, to explore how their disruptive journeys have reshaped the way we live and do business. Together, they'll connect on scaling businesses with purp…

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#002 : Peak Season Power Series _ Maximising Conversions with @ Shan & Sam. 31:39

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Let's get your website humming in time for peak season! Explore CRO + UX strategies that are driven by data to enhance your website’s performance where it matters most.By Overdose Digital

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Partnering to Fill Talent Gaps in Rural Health (Part II of MedCerts Series) 35:46

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In this episode, Michael chats with MacKenzie Nuckolls, RN CNOR, Assistant Director of Surgical Services at Union General Health System in Georgia, and Jennifer Kolb, Vice President of Partnerships and Workforce Development at MedCerts. Together, they discuss MacKenzie’s role at Union General Health System, challenges the hospital faced as it tried…

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NACCHO’s Podcast from Washington: How Richmond County (NC) Health Department Sustains Effective Retail Food Safety Programs 43:42

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Washington, DC, December 12, 2024 — On this podcast episode, the National Association of County and City Health Officials’ (NACCHO) Director of Government Affairs, Victoria Van de Vate, welcomes Kevin Sumner, Health Officer and Director at Middle-Brook Regional Health Commission in New Jersey to discuss his experience with advocacy on behalf of loc…

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DEATHxDESIGNxCULTURE conference episode on death, culture, older age rational suicide (OARS), film, design, grief, knitting, jewellery and memento mori, material culture, museums, and memorial reefs 1:37:14

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear live recordings and interviews from the DEATHxDESIGNxCULTURE conference at Falmouth University in September 2024. The episode features discussion of death, culture, older age rational suicide (OARS), film, design, grief, knitting, jewellery and memento mori, material culture, museums, and memorial ree…

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NACCHO’s Podcast from Washington: Local Health Departments in North Carolina Work to Improve Retail Food Safety on the Local Level 31:03

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Washington, DC, November 21, 2024 — On this podcast episode, the National Association of County and City Health Officials’ (NACCHO) Director of Government Affairs, Victoria Van de Vate, and Lauren Soule, Government Affairs Senior Specialist, discuss the results of the 2024 presidential election, share NACCHO’s recommendations for the next administr…

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Disaster Response, Housing, and a Full-Circle Approach to Economic Advancement with HUD’s Marion McFadden 19:49

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In this episode, Michael chats with Marion McFadden, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Together, they discuss how McFadden’s office coordinated the response to recent natural disasters; the impact of HUD’s housing supply work, including PRO Hous…

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Dr. Heidi Kosonen on representations of voluntary death suicide, posthumanism, planetary death, emotion, affect, disgust and gender 57:52

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Heidi Kosonen discuss representations of voluntary death suicide, posthumanism, planetary death, emotion, affect, disgust and gender Who is Heidi? Heidi Kosonen is a postdoctoral researcher (Contemporary Culture) at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, with research expertise covering varied affectiv…

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The Benefits of Employer Partnerships and Training (Part I of MedCerts Series) 40:06

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In this episode, Michael chats with Jennifer Kolb, Vice President of Partnerships and Workforce Development at MedCerts; Dana Janssen, Chief Product Officer at MedCerts; Rupi Hayer, Senior Manager for Chronic Disease Education in the Improving Health Outcomes Department at the American Medical Association (AMA); and Lauren Clemmons, Associate Profe…

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NACCHO’s Podcast From Washington: Boulder County Environmental Health Division in Colorado’s Training Program to Improve Food Handling and Safety Practices 26:26

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Washington, DC, October 17, 2024 — On this podcast episode, the National Association of County and City Health Officials’ (NACCHO) Director of Government Affairs, Victoria Van de Vate, and Lauren Soule, Government Affairs Senior Specialist, provide insights into federal funding now that Congress is out of session until after the election. They also…

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What Really Works in Rural Development With Aspen CSG’s Chris Estes 39:21

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In this episode, Michael chats with Chris Estes, Co-Executive Director of the Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group (Aspen CSG). Together, they discuss recent federal investment in rural areas, why private philanthropy and government need to rethink funding strategies, why rethinking measurement is important, the impact of investing in rural d…

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Evie King on council funerals, being a funeral officer, unidentified dead, Section 46, dying alone 1:11:27

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Evie King discuss council funerals, being a funeral officer, the unidentified dead, Section 46, dying alone, rituals, respect for the dead, marginalisation and her book Ashes to Admin Who is Evie? Evie King is a council worker and writer. A former stand up comedian, she has always written short form p…

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#163: Dom Royles @ Vercel 50:41

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This week on Chill, a more tech-leaning discussion that shines a light on the future of front-end development and the tools driving it forward. Kicking off with our host Nikolai, Overdose's Group CTO, who will dive into the digital career journey of our guest, Dom Royles @ Vercel and what drives his expertise in the tech industry. As they dive into…

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Podcast From Washington: Pima County Health Department in Arizona Discusses Their Process for Responding to Foodborne Illness Outbreaks 27:03

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Washington, DC, September 19, 2024 — On this podcast episode, the National Association of County and City Health Officials’ (NACCHO) Director of Government Affairs, Victoria Van de Vate, and Lauren Mastroberardino, Government Affairs Senior Specialist, provide an outlook for federal funding this fall, as the deadline approaches. They also discuss t…

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NACCHO’s Podcast From Washington: Special Episode Explores Best Practices for Effective Emergency Preparedness Work on the Local Level 26:51

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Washington, DC, September 12, 2024 — On this special podcast episode, the National Association of County and City Health Officials’ (NACCHO) Director of Government Affairs, Victoria Van de Vate, welcomes special guest Eric McNulty, Associate Director of the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard University, for a bonus episode on be…

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Dr. Minakshi Dewan on last rites and rituals in India, gender, faith, religion, funeral pyres, sky burial, caste, gender, discrimination and the professionalisation of rites and funerals 54:15

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Dr. Minakshi Dewan on last ritesand rituals in India, gender, faith, religion, funeral pyres, sky burial, caste, gender, discrimination and the professionalisation of rites and funerals Who is Minakshi? Dr Minakshi Dewan is a researcher and writer with a PhD degree in social medicine and community hea…

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NACCHO’s Podcast From Washington: Experts Discuss Key Findings From NACCHO’s New 2024 Public Health Informatics Profile 15:08

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Washington, DC, August 23, 2024 — On this month’s podcast, the National Association of County and City Health Officials’ (NACCHO) Victoria Van de Vate, Director of Government Affairs, and Lauren Mastroberardino, Government Affairs Senior Specialist, provided an outlook for federal funding this fall, amid the summer Congressional recess and the upco…

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#161 : Shopify Summer Editions Virtual Unboxing with Simon & Martin 58:47

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Still reeling over the Summer release?! Join our Shopify gurus as they unbox the treasure trove of hot new features, from streamlined B2B sales to AI-powered customer service and real-time analytics. If you missed our in-person 'unboxings' in Melbourne and Auckland, this session will feature topics like expanding your reach, personalising the custo…

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#162 : Google AI Overviews with Jason & Daniel 59:19

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The future of search is here. Join our Chief Search Officer, Jason, and our Head of SEO, Daniel, as they crack the code on Google's AI Overviews(AIO) and upcoming SERP changes. In this ep, they'll pull apart these groundbreaking updates and share their potential impact on Australian merchants. Together, they'll dive into the new features on the hor…

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Professor Nina Lykke on queer & feminist death studies; posthumanism; the more than human; necropolitics; philosophy, atheism & death; vibrant death; mourning, & ongoing relationships with the dead 1:09:30

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What's the episode about?In this episode, hear Professor Nina Lykke on queer and feminist death studies; posthumanism; the more than human; necropolitics; philosophy, atheism anddeath; vibrant death; mourning, and ongoing relationships with the dead Who is Nina? Nina Lykke, Dr. Phil., Professor Emerita, Gender Studies, Linköping University, Sweden,…

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DeathxDesignxCulture: Radical Re-Imaginings for End of Life Promo! 1:35

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Find out more at: https://deathxdesignxculture.info/ or follow the gram RADICAL RE-IMAGININGS FOR THE END OF LIFE From 4-6 September, the Department of Graphic Design, Falmouth University (UK), and the Death and Culture Network, University of York (UK); in partnership with the Stamps School of Art & Design, University of Michigan (USA), and the Gla…

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NACCHO’s Podcast From Washington: Experts Discuss Key Findings From NACCHO’s Recent Immunization Study 13:06

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Washington, DC, July 12, 2024 — On this month’s podcast, the National Association of County and City Health Officials’ (NACCHO) Victoria Van de Vate, Director of Government Affairs, and Lauren Mastroberardino, Government Affairs Senior Specialist, discussed the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) House Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, Education…