Best Sean Mahar Podcasts (2025)

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s3e07 Partisanship and the Bifurcation of Public Health: Brown SPH's Dr. Ashish Jha's Roadmap for Bridging the Widening Cultural Gap 34:17

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Joining Commissioner McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne is Brown University's School for Public Health Dean Dr. Ashish Jha. They discuss Dr. Jah's strategies to "departisanize" public health and reach out to communities that feel disaffected, emphasizing the importance of understanding diverse perspectives in addressing current and fu…

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s3e06 Battling Emerging Threats: The Vital Role of Microbiology Research, a Conversation with Wadsworth's Dr. Nicholas Mantis 20:03

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In this episode, Commissioner Dr. Jim McDonald and Executive Deputy Director Johanne Morne sit down with Dr. Nick Mantis, a Research Scientist and Principal Investigator at the New York State Department of Health's Wadsworth Center, to explore the vital role of microbiology research in improving public health outcomes. Discover how Dr. Mantis and h…

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s3e05 Unraveling the Mysteries and Empowering Patients in the Long COVID Journey 23:56

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Dr. Geeta Sood joins Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Johanne Morne to discuss the growing public health concern of Long COVID, highlighting the need for comprehensive care and ongoing research. They explore the diverse range of symptoms associated with Long COVID, from brain fog to POTS, and th…

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s3e04 Integrating Public Health and Social Welfare: A Transformative Merger with Dr. Erin Bell 15:03

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In this episode, New York Commissioner of Health Dr. James McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Johanne Morne welcome Dr. Erin Bell, the new dean of the UAlbany College of Integrated Health Sciences, to discuss the strategic merger of the School of Public Health and the School of Social Welfare, creating a groundbreaking interdisciplinary app…

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s3e03 Climate Change and Public Health: DOH's Dr. Neil Muscatiello and DEC's Sean Mahar Discuss New York State's Collaborative Approach to a Global Challenge 29:21

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In this episode, New York State health and environmental experts discuss the far-reaching impacts of climate change on New Yorkers' health, from heat-related illnesses to the effects of severe weather. The conversation explores the critical partnership between agencies and the innovative tools and programs being implemented to address these evolvin…

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s3e02 Celebrating Progress and Charting the Path Forward: NYSDOH's Dr. David Holtgrave and Allan Clear Discuss New York State's Downward Overdose Trends 23:21

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In this episode of New York Public Health Now, Commissioner McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne welcome the Department of Health's own Dr. David Holtgrave and Allan Clear to discuss the encouraging trends, indicating a decline in fatal drug overdoses across the state and nation. The nationally-recognized leaders explore the potential r…

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s3e01 Navigating the Opioid Crisis: A Conversation with Dr. David Holtgrave 37:11

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In the season three opener of the New York Public Health Now podcast, Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Jim McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Johanne Morne have a conversation with Dr. David Holtgrave, our newest senior policy advisor at the New York State Department of Health. The discussion delves into the department's efforts to add…

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s2e09 The NYC Care Model: Dr. Ted Long Discusses Providing Universal Access to Primary Care in New York City 24:22

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In the season 2 finale of New York Public Health Now, Commissioner McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne welcome Dr. Ted Long from NYC Health + Hospitals to discuss expanding access to primary care through the NYC Care program. Dr. Long views healthcare as a basic human right, and shares how the NYC Care program provides universal health…

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s2e08 Measles in New York: NYSDOH Experts Discuss the Importance of Immunization and the Risks of Vaccine Hesitancy 24:40

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New York's Health Commissioner Dr. Jim McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Johanne Morne sit down with NYSDOH's epidemiology experts Dr. Debra Blog and Travis O'Donnell to discuss the risks of measles and the importance of immunization. Learn about measles transmission, complications, historical and recent outbreaks in New York, and much mor…

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s2e07 New York's New Contraceptive Standing Order: Improving Birth Control Access Without a Prescription 15:19

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On this episode of New York Public Health Now, Dr. Shaunna Escobar joins hosts Dr. Jim McDonald and Johanne Morne to discuss New York's new contraception standing order which allows people to get birth control from pharmacies without a prescription. Hear why this was implemented and who it aims to help. If you have an idea for topics we should disc…

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s2e06 Special Eclipse Episode with Jason Gough and Patrick Toye 23:15

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On this special eclipse episode of New York Public Health Now, hosts Commissioner McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne are joined by Jason Gough, a meteorologist and member of Governor Hochul’s eclipse communications team, and NYSDOH's Western Regional Office Director, amateur astronomer and eclipse chaser Patrick Toye. They discuss New…

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s2e05 Sabrina Dunn Discusses the Diversity in Medicine Program 24:26

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In this episode of the New York Public Health Now podcast, hosts Commissioner McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne are joined by Sabrina Dunn, a third year medical student at the University at Buffalo. Sabrina talks about her journey to becoming a physician, the barriers she's overcome as a woman of color, and her experiences in the pos…

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s2e04 NYSDOH Naloxone Study Finds Lower Dose Just As Effective 21:08

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Dr. Sharon Stancliffe and Emily Payne join Commissioner McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne to discuss their groundbreaking study published in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report comparing the effectiveness of 4mg and 8mg doses of naloxone. The study, conducted with assistance by the New York State Police, found the higher …

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s2e03 Dr. Cord Stone Discusses the Promotion of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Public Health and at NYSDOH 17:40

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In this episode of the New York Public Health Now podcast, hosts Commissioner McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne are joined by Dr. Cord Stone, Director of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the New York State Department of Health. They discuss the links between health disparities and systemic racism, and how addressing i…

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s2e02 The Medicaid 1115 Waiver: An Investment in Our Future 21:41

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New York State Medicaid Director Amir Bassiri joins Commissioner Dr. Jim McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Johanne Morne to talk about the new Medicaid 1115 waiver, and how it will transform healthcare delivery for the most vulnerable New Yorkers. If you have an idea for topics we should discuss, please let us know: PublicHealthNowPodcast@…

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s2e01 Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Kerri Neifeld 18:03

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To kick off season two of the New York Public Health Now podcast, Commissioner Dr. Jim McDonald and Acting Executive Deputy Commissioner Johanne Morne sit down with Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Kerri Neifeld to discuss important priorities and initiatives for 2024 including dental care and preventative care, health…

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s1e08 Dr. John Morley Untangles Acronyms, Discusses His Career Path, and the Yankees 30:00

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For the final episode of season 1 of New York Public Health Now, we feature one of our own: Dr. John Morley. Dr. Morley is retiring at the end of 2023 after a 30+ year career as a doctor, board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary and critical care medicine; hospital administrator; and public health leader. He provides a candid, inside glimpse…

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s1e07 Talking Flu with NYSDOH's Infectious Disease Expert Bryon Backenson 21:11

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Commissioner McDonald and Acting Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne talk flu and the flu vaccine with the Department of Health's in-house infectious disease expert Bryon Backenson. If you have an idea for topics we should discuss, please let us know: [email protected] New York State Deparment of Health (NYSDOH)

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s1e06 New York's Historic Investment in Hospital Cyber Security: A Discussion with Colin Ahern, Drew Hanchett and Matt Wiley 22:58

2y ago22:58

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Commissioner McDonald and Acting Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne have an open discussion about cybersecurity and New York's nation-leading proposed cybersecurity regulations and $500 million in funding to help hospitals safeguard health care systems. Joining Commissioner McDonald and Acting Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne is Colin Ahern, Ne…

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s1e05 Bonus Episode: World AIDS Day and Ending the Epidemic (ETE) Summit 2023 - An Overview with Joe Kerwin and Stephanie McHugh 18:21

2y ago18:21

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In this special bonus episode, Commissioner McDonald and Acting Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne talk about the Department of Health's AIDS Institute and their Ending the Epidemic Summit and World AIDS Day 2023 commemoration with Joe Kerwin, Director of the AIDS Institute and Stephanie McHugh from the Office of Planning and Community Affairs at …

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s1e04 Respiratory: What You Need to Know About RSV With Dr. Emily Lutterloh 14:18

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Commissioner McDonald and Acting Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne discuss Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection, better known as RSV with New York State Department of Health's Director of the Division of Epidemiology Dr. Emily Lutterloh. Programming note: We will have a bonus episode next week in coordination with the Department of Health's AIDS…

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s1e03 Dr. Paul Masters, Wadsworth Center's In-House Coronavirus Expert 26:15

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Commissioner McDonald and Acting Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne sit down for a conversation with Dr. Paul Masters, Wadsworth Center's in-house coronavirus expert on SARS-COV-1, how it relates to COVID-19, PCR, and antibody testing. If you have an idea for topics we should discuss, please let us know: [email protected]…

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s1e02 Dr. Kirsten St. George, Wadsworth Center Virologist, Talks COVID Testing, Vaccines and Variants 20:48

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Commissioner McDonald and Acting Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne talk SARS-CoV-2 , COVID-19, variants, and genomics with Wadsworth Center's Virology Lab Director Dr. Kirsten St. George. If you have an idea for topics we should discuss, please let us know: [email protected] New York State Deparment of Health (NYSDOH)

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s1e01 Health Equity and Diversity at NYSDOH 24:39

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Commissioner McDonald and Acting Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne discuss health equity and diversity at the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), the difference between equity and equality, social determinants of health and why it's important that the department works with the nine Nations within New York State. If you have an idea for …

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Introductions and Welcome 1:53

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New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald and Acting Executive Deputy Commissioner Johanne Morne introduce the first trailer episode for New York Public Health Now, NYSDOH's podcast about topical public health issues that shape the health and well-being of the people of New York State. If you have an idea for topics we sho…

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Dr Strange and Magic as Technology: Deployment 48:21

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Welcome to The Manufictioners Club, a podcast that explores the business behind some of your favorite fictional technology. Everyone likes to think about the cool gadgets and gizmos science fiction has to offer, but we’re here to talk about just how all of it would get made. Each episode, the crew breaks down a different element of the product deve…

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Dr Strange and Magic as Technology: Time to Test 46:50

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Welcome to The Manufictioners Club, a podcast that explores the business behind some of your favorite fictional technology. Everyone likes to think about the cool gadgets and gizmos science fiction has to offer, but we’re here to talk about just how all of it would get made. Each episode, the crew breaks down a different element of the product deve…

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Dr Strange and Magic as Technology: Solution Development 1:03:50

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Welcome to The Manufictioners Club, a podcast that explores the business behind some of your favorite fictional technology. Everyone likes to think about the cool gadgets and gizmos science fiction has to offer, but we’re here to talk about just how all of it would get made. Each episode, the crew breaks down a different element of the product deve…

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Dr Strange and Magic as Technology: Solution Design 1:01:57

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Welcome to The Manufictioners Club, a podcast that explores the business behind some of your favorite fictional technology. Everyone likes to think about the cool gadgets and gizmos science fiction has to offer, but we’re here to talk about just how all of it would get made. Each episode, the crew breaks down a different element of the product deve…

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Dr Strange and Magic as Technology: The Requirements 58:49

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Welcome to The Manufictioners Club, a podcast that explores the business behind some of your favorite fictional technology. Everyone likes to think about the cool gadgets and gizmos science fiction has to offer, but we’re here to talk about just how all of it would get made. Each episode, the crew breaks down a different element of the product deve…

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Dr Strange and Magic as Technology: What’s the Problem? 1:01:00

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Welcome to The Manufictioners Club, a podcast that explores the business behind some of your favorite fictional technology. Everyone likes to think about the cool gadgets and gizmos science fiction has to offer, but we’re here to talk about just how all of it would get made. Each episode, the crew breaks down a different element of the product deve…

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Doctor Strange and Magic as Technology: Identifying Stakeholders and Product Ownership (Part 2) 26:54

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Welcome to The Manufictioners Club, a podcast that explores the business behind some of your favorite fictional technology. Everyone likes to think about the cool gadgets and gizmos science fiction has to offer, but we’re here to talk about just how all of it would get made. Each episode, the crew breaks down a different element of the product deve…

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Doctor Strange and Magic as Technology: Identifying Stakeholders and Product Ownership (Part 1) 39:29

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Welcome to The Manufictioners Club, a podcast that explores the business behind some of your favorite fictional technology. Everyone likes to think about the cool gadgets and gizmos science fiction has to offer, but we’re here to talk about just how all of it would get made. Each episode, the crew breaks down a different element of the product deve…

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Iron Man Armor: Deploying the Technology and (hopefully) Saving Tony Stark 46:41

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Welcome to The Manufictioners Club, a podcast that explores the business behind some of your favorite fictional technology. You’ve seen it all on screen, but how exactly would something like that get made? This season, we’re focusing on the Iron Man armor. Each episode, the crew breaks down a different element of the product development process and…

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Iron Man Armor: Testing Under Duress 49:08

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Welcome to The Manufictioners Club, a podcast that explores the business behind some of your favorite fictional technology. You’ve seen it all on screen, but how exactly would something like that get made? This season, we’re focusing on the Iron Man armor. Each episode, the crew breaks down a different element of the product development process and…

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Iron Man Armor: Developing Marvel’s Favorite Iron Suit 42:59

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Welcome to The Manufictioners Club, a podcast that explores the business behind some of your favorite fictional technology. You’ve seen it all on screen, but how exactly would something like that get made? This season, we’re focusing on the Iron Man armor. Each episode, the crew breaks down a different element of the product development process and…

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Iron Man Armor: Drafting the Design of the Mark I 43:42

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Welcome to The Manufictioners Club, a podcast that explores the business behind some of your favorite fictional technology. You’ve seen it all on screen, but how exactly would something like that get made? This season, we’re focusing on the Iron Man armor. Each episode, the crew breaks down a different element of the product development process and…

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Iron Man Armor: Detailing the Requirements 52:52

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Welcome to The Manufictioners Club, a podcast that explores the business behind some of your favorite fictional technology. You’ve seen it all on screen, but how exactly would something like that get made? This season, we’re focusing on the Iron Man armor. Each episode, the crew breaks down a different element of the product development process and…

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Iron Man Armor: Determining the Scope 50:05

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Welcome to The Manufictioners Club, a podcast that explores the business behind some of your favorite fictional technology. You’ve seen it all on screen, but how exactly would something like that get made? This season, we’re focusing on the Iron Man armor. Each episode, the crew breaks down a different element of the product development process and…

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Iron Man Armor: Identifying the Stakeholders 55:18

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Welcome to The Manufictioners Club, a podcast that explores the business behind some of your favorite fictional technology. Everyone likes to think about the cool gadgets and gizmos science fiction has to offer, but we’re here to talk about just how all of it would get made. Each episode, the crew breaks down a different element of the product deve…

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Manufictioners Club Trailer 1:19

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Do you... Like comics? Like technology? Like to nerd out talking about comics and technology??? Like to use the word "like"? The Manufictioners Club is a new way of dissecting how the gadgets and gizmos in our favorite shows, movies, and games get built. Each season takes a different fictional technology and identifies what it needs to do, who will…