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Race, Violence & Medicine

Race, Violence & Medicine

By Dr. Brian Williams

Constructive dialogue about social issues at the intersection of race, violence, and medicine.
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The Cuts That Cure w/ Herb Phelan

Race, Violence & MedicineJul 06, 2021

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The Cuts That Cure w/ Herb Phelan

The Cuts That Cure w/ Herb Phelan

Trauma surgeon and author, Arthur Herbert joins us to discuss his debut novel The Cuts That Cure. Arthur was born and raised in small town Texas. He worked on offshore oil rigs, as a bartender, a landscaper at a trailer park, and as a social worker before going to medical school. For the last seventeen years, he's worked as a trauma and burn surgeon, operating on all ages of injured patients, and continues to run a thriving practice in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Receiving rave reviews, one NYT bestselling author described The Cuts That Cure as "A tale of intrigue and suspense, with a villain that will keep you awake. A page turner you don't want to miss!" This is a special episode you do not want to miss.
Jul 06, 202126:35
Carceral-Community Epidemiology w/ Eric Reinhart

Carceral-Community Epidemiology w/ Eric Reinhart

Health justice researcher, Eric Reinhart, discusses the intersection of mass incarceration and public health.
Mar 09, 202120:54
“Standoff: Race, Policing, and a Deadly Assault That Gripped a Nation” w/ Jamie Thompson

“Standoff: Race, Policing, and a Deadly Assault That Gripped a Nation” w/ Jamie Thompson

Award-winning journalist Jamie Thompson discusses her book about the July 7, 2016 mass shooting that killed five Dallas police officers.
Feb 06, 202123:05
“Gun Fight” w/ Constitutional Law Professor Adam Winkler

“Gun Fight” w/ Constitutional Law Professor Adam Winkler

Adam Winkler is a professor of constitutional law at UCLA who joins us to discuss his book “Gun Fight: The Battle Over The Right To Bear Arms In America.”
Dec 04, 202022:11
COVID-19, healthcare equity, and criminal justice reform w/ Dr. Meghan Novisky

COVID-19, healthcare equity, and criminal justice reform w/ Dr. Meghan Novisky

Dr. Meghan Novisky, assistant professor of criminology at Cleveland State University, discusses the intersection of COVID-19, healthcare access in prisons, and criminal justice reform.
Aug 24, 202022:02
Do Federal Agents Belong In Chicago Without Permission From Local Government?

Do Federal Agents Belong In Chicago Without Permission From Local Government?

Dr. Alex Piquero, Chair/Professor of the Department Sociology at the University of Miami explains why this watershed moment for racial justice in America should not fail because we let perfection be the enemy of progress. Follow Dr. Piquero on Twitter @DrAexPiquero.
Jul 23, 202019:40
"Flamethrower" w/ US Marine Corps veteran Bryan Mark Rigg

"Flamethrower" w/ US Marine Corps veteran Bryan Mark Rigg

Veteran of the US Marine Corps and Israeli Defense Force, military historian Bryan Mark Rigg discusses his latest book, "Flamethrower: Iwo Jima Medal of Honor Recipient and U.S. Marine Woody Williams and His Controversial Award, Japan's Holocaust and the Pacific War."
Jul 11, 202022:04
NYPD Homicide Detective Says "Yes" To Ending Qualified Immunity, But "No" To Defunding The Police.

NYPD Homicide Detective Says "Yes" To Ending Qualified Immunity, But "No" To Defunding The Police.

One month after a Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd, retired NYPD homicide detective and hostage negotiator Alfred S. Titus, Jr. shares his perspective on qualified immunity and defunding the police.
Jul 03, 202023:22
Transparency & Trust: The Role of Civilian Oversight of Police w/ Jesuorobo Enobakhare

Transparency & Trust: The Role of Civilian Oversight of Police w/ Jesuorobo Enobakhare

As a volunteer public servant appointed by the Mayor of Dallas, TX, to Chair the Community Police Oversight and Board, Jesuorobo Enobakhare works to promote public safety through enhanced collaboration between civilians and law enforcement.
Jun 29, 202023:06
Qualified Immunity & The Murder of George Floyd w/ Clark Neily

Qualified Immunity & The Murder of George Floyd w/ Clark Neily

Clark Neily, the Vice President for Criminal Justice at the Cato Institute, explains why qualified immunity "Is the cornerstone for our near-zero accountability policy for law enforcement."
Jun 12, 202016:48
Physician Activism in the Era of COVID-19 w/ Dr. Andrew Goldstein

Physician Activism in the Era of COVID-19 w/ Dr. Andrew Goldstein

In season 2 we first met physician-activist Dr. Andrew Goldstein (Twitter: @AndrewMakeTweet) in the episode "When Healthcare and Politics Unite." Currently, he is serving at the epicenter of the COVID-19 in New York and explains the importance of physician activism in response to the pandemic.
Apr 15, 202021:03
Retired Sgt. Kenny Kissiedu: 20 Years in the NYPD
Mar 29, 202023:39
Social Justice & Community Policing w/ 20-year NYPD veteran Dr. Darrin Porcher
Mar 22, 202030:25
Police Talk 101 w/ T. Hop the Super Cop

Police Talk 101 w/ T. Hop the Super Cop

Senior Corporal Terrance Hopkins (b.k.a. T. Hop the Super Cop) explains the unique challenges of being an African-American law enforcement officer in a polarized world. He shares his journey from an impoverished childhood in Oklahoma to become a 29-year veteran of the Dallas Police Department, President of the Black Police Association of Greater Dallas, and host of the weekly radio show Police Talk 101.
Mar 14, 202047:51
Road Trips, Segregation, and Whole Hog BBQ w/ Daniel Vaughn

Road Trips, Segregation, and Whole Hog BBQ w/ Daniel Vaughn

Daniel Vaughn, the barbecue editor for the Texas Monthly, shares the untold history of black-owned barbecue joints in Texas and talks about his latest cookbook, Whole Hog BBQ: The Gospel Carolina of Barbecue with Recipes from Skylight Inn and Sam Jones BBQ. You can catch up with Daniel on Instagram and Twitter, where he posts under the handle @BBQSnob.
Feb 24, 202012:42
Faith, Purpose, & Leadership w/ Rev. Matthew Ruffner
Feb 12, 202022:47
A Better Definition Of Violence
Jan 19, 202016:42
Why it's time to reconsider the label "minority" in academic medicine
Jan 05, 202027:42
"The Arsonist In The Office" w/ Pete Havel
Nov 24, 201929:38
Sex Offenders, SCOTUS, and the Separation of Powers w/ Clark Neily
Nov 17, 201912:38
Dismantling White Supremacy: Whose Job Is It Anyway? w/ Carrie Stewart
Nov 10, 201923:29
A Candid Talk About Gender Identity w/ Dr. Michaela West
Nov 04, 201911:58
"Poverty Powerball" w/ Derrich Phillips

"Poverty Powerball" w/ Derrich Phillips

Derrich Phillips shares his story from a childhood of extreme poverty and violence, to combat service in the US Army, to his current successes as a speaker, author, and entrepreneur. We discuss his book Poverty Powerball where he shares life lessons on how to "turn adversity into your winning ticket."  Do you need a speaker for your next event? I invite you to visit my website, or contact me on Twitter or LinkedIn. Thank you for subscribing to Race, Violence & Medicine.
Oct 27, 201925:52
Forget Obama & Ignore Trump? Dr. Brian Dixon's Plan To Fix US Healthcare

Forget Obama & Ignore Trump? Dr. Brian Dixon's Plan To Fix US Healthcare

Child psychiatrist Dr. Brian Dixon shares his innovative plan to solve the American healthcare crisis. We discuss his book and learn how you - yes you - are as culpable as the government, insurance companies, hospitals, and more for contributing to the waste within this trillion-dollar industry. And while I had him as a captive audience, I asked Dr. Dixon how I could talk to my daughter about gun violence. She has been having nightmares as a result of the active shooter drills at school, and Dr. Dixon kindly shared his sage expertise.  Do you need a speaker for your next event? I invite to visit my website, or contact me on Twitter and LinkedIn. Thank you for subscribing to Race, Violence & Medicine.
Oct 18, 201943:10
How Achieving Workplace Diversity Is Like Baking A Cake
Sep 23, 201911:07
Privilege, Activism & Zen Meditation
Sep 13, 201913:53
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists From Immigrant Families Talk Social Justice In Medicine
Sep 05, 201914:29
Blogging While Black w/ Shawn Williams

Blogging While Black w/ Shawn Williams

How does a blogger end up alongside major media covering a presidential debate? Shawn Williams, Vice President at Allyn Media, is a published author (Blogging While Black) and community leader improving the lives of African-Americans in Dallas. Hear him break down his life as a blogger, podcaster, and community advocate on the Season 2 closer for Race, Violence & Medicine. I already have a great lineup of guests for new episodes coming in the fall! In the meantime, to be notified about my summer listening series, sign up for my newsletter here.
Jun 23, 201919:36
From White House Intern To Change Agent w/Areesa Somani
Jun 16, 201910:38
Men's Health Month w/ Dallas Cowboys Veteran Timmy Newsome
Jun 09, 201918:59
Gun Violence (Pt. 5): How The Judiciary Has Abdicated Its Duty To Protect Your Rights

Gun Violence (Pt. 5): How The Judiciary Has Abdicated Its Duty To Protect Your Rights

What do the right to bear arms, judicial abdication, and the Cato Institute have in common? Clark M. Neily III - author of "Terms of Engagement: How Our Courts Should Enforce The Constitution's Promise Of Limited Government." He explains why protecting your rights is not the same as restricting governmental overreach. Hear why he would grade the Judiciary a C- at best, and learn how his role in District of Columbia v. Heller in 2008 definitively established your right to own firearms.
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Jun 07, 201934:38
Gun Violence (Pt. 4): Violence Comes In Many Forms w/ Dr. Tanya Zakrison

Gun Violence (Pt. 4): Violence Comes In Many Forms w/ Dr. Tanya Zakrison

Do you know how 'structural' violence combined with 'cultural' violence results in 'direct' violence? We visit with trauma surgeon and public health expert Dr. Tanya Zakrison who shares her expertise. During our interview, she deconstructs these topics and more while taking us on a fascinating journey of social justice in America - one that includes riding shotgun with the Black Panther Party. But I can't write that story as well as she tells it, so hit play and listen.
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Jun 06, 201933:28
Gun Violence (Pt. 3) - "Purpose over Position" w/Dr. Joseph Sakran

Gun Violence (Pt. 3) - "Purpose over Position" w/Dr. Joseph Sakran

On Episode #3 of our gun violence series we visit with trauma surgeon Dr. Joseph Sakran. He shares how a life-threatening gunshot wound to the neck at age 17 propelled him on a journey to where he is now a national figure advocating to reduce firearm related injuries and death in America. Tune in to learn what Dr. Sakran means when he says his life is about "pursuing purpose over position."
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Jun 05, 201914:31
Gun Violence (Pt. 2): The Survivors w/ Kathy Shorr

Gun Violence (Pt. 2): The Survivors w/ Kathy Shorr

Documentary photographer Kathy Shorr shares her journey from experiencing a home invasion at gunpoint to photographing 101 survivors of gunshots, most of whom were filmed at the location of their shootings. Join us as we discuss her book "Shot: 101 Survivors of Gun Violence in America."
This is Episode #2 in our weeklong series examining gun violence.
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Jun 04, 201915:12
Gun Violence (Pt. 1): Deconstructing Structural Violence w/ Dr. Rob Winfield

Gun Violence (Pt. 1): Deconstructing Structural Violence w/ Dr. Rob Winfield

"Let's talk about the root causes of gun violence, not just the guns themselves." The words of trauma surgeon Dr. Rob Winfield who kicks off our week-long series covering firearm violence. Dr. Winfield describes a unique approach to combatting urban gun violence - actually collaborate with the victims to determine sustainable solutions. Learn how he leverages his role at the University of Kansas Medical Center to do just that. Also, he shares the innovative way the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society - yes, horticulture - reduced violent crime in Philadelphia.
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Jun 03, 201924:04
The Intersection of Diversity & Marketing w/ Veleisa Burrell
May 20, 201915:51
Science Writer, Author, & Disease Detective - Dr. Seema Yasmin

Science Writer, Author, & Disease Detective - Dr. Seema Yasmin

Dr. Seema Yasmin is an Emmy-award winning journalist, author, medical doctor and professor. In this episode she discusses her book, "The Impatient Dr. Lange: One Man's Fight to End the Global HIV Epidemic." It chronicles the story of her mentor who was killed on Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, and charts the course of the HIV/AIDS pandemic and the life of a scientist who fought to end the outbreak.
May 13, 201930:03
The Role Social Identity And Self Identity Play In Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion w/ Kamilah Collins

The Role Social Identity And Self Identity Play In Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion w/ Kamilah Collins

Stereotype bias, imposter syndrome, and authenticity. What does it all really mean?
The interplay of social versus self identity informs our daily interactions. Kamilah Collins, an equity and inclusion consultant, explains how malalignment of these two identities can impact you as an individual, and impair organizational dynamics.
May 05, 201909:14
Turning Bystanders Into First Responders w/ Dr. Josh Bobko

Turning Bystanders Into First Responders w/ Dr. Josh Bobko

What would you do in the aftermath of a disaster such as a mass shooting? Dr. Josh Bobko, founder of First CARE Provider, describes the work his organization does to equip bystanders with the knowledge to serve as first responders.
Apr 29, 201923:06
Human Trafficking: It's Not Just About Sex w/ Dr. Vania Bright

Human Trafficking: It's Not Just About Sex w/ Dr. Vania Bright

While our group waited for a table for Sunday brunch, Dr. Vania Bright, a sociologist visiting from Minneapolis, MN, had me enthralled discussing her dissertation on human trafficking. Once I learned she had a flight to catch in a few hours, and with time on our hands, we continued our discussion on the record. Listen to Dr. Bright reframe the narrative on human trafficking, and deconstruct stereotypes that are a disservice to the exploited who are suffering in plain sight.
Apr 22, 201910:16
Surgery, Violence, and Culture w/ Dr. Simon Fitzgerald - host of "Knife at the Gunfight"
Apr 14, 201933:01
Faith (Pt. 4): The Intersection of Faith And Social Justice w/ Rev. Daniel Kanter
Apr 07, 201933:21
Faith (Pt. 3): The Neverending Pursuit Of Racial Justice w/ Rev. Michael W. Waters

Faith (Pt. 3): The Neverending Pursuit Of Racial Justice w/ Rev. Michael W. Waters

Michael W. Waters is founding pastor of Joy Tabernacle African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church in Dallas, Texas. As pastor, professor, award-winning author, activist, and social commentator, Waters’ words of hope and empowerment inspire national and international audiences.
Mar 30, 201934:28
Faith (Pt. 2): "Worshiping God And Serving Humanity" w/ Almas Muscatwalla

Faith (Pt. 2): "Worshiping God And Serving Humanity" w/ Almas Muscatwalla

Almas Muscatwalla believes that "worshiping God and serving humanity" are the only two purposes of life. She is the Executive Director of Faith Forward Dallas, an active member of the Ismaili Muslim Community, and serves on the board for the Dallas-Fort Worth Muslim Jewish Advisory Council (MJAC). In the middle of a cafe after the lunch rush, Almas shared why she works to strengthen relationships between peoples with diverse perspectives.
Mar 23, 201942:59
Faith (Pt. 1): God & Guns w/ George Mason

Faith (Pt. 1): God & Guns w/ George Mason

We visit with George Mason, senior pastor for the Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas, TX. He shares his thoughts on the intersection of gun violence and religion, and how to have constructive dialogue with someone who believes in their "god-given right" to own a gun.
Mar 10, 201929:08
“Bringing Light Not Heat To Public Discourse” w/ Bruce Bond

“Bringing Light Not Heat To Public Discourse” w/ Bruce Bond

Bruce Bond is co-founder of the Common Ground Committee. It is a citizen-led initiative free of a political agenda and financial influences that is committed to “Bringing Light Not Heat To Public Discourse”. Bruce brings together thought leaders and influencers of opposing opinions to show that people can work together and find common ground on important issues without compromising values.
Mar 05, 201929:25
Prosecuting Sex Crimes w/ David Henderson

Prosecuting Sex Crimes w/ David Henderson

David Henderson is a trial lawyer and world champion public speaker. Before his current role as a civil rights attorney, Dave served in the Special Crimes Division of the district attorney’s office. He has tried over 70 jury cases to a verdict, ranging from civil cases to human trafficking to capital murder.

In 2010 David won the Toastmasters World Championship competing against over 30,000 contestants from 113 countries. Listen to him describe the emotional toll of litigating sex crime cases, and how public speaking makes him a better attorney.
Feb 24, 201940:01
Fighting Cancer In The Era Of Precision Medicine w/ Rome Madison

Fighting Cancer In The Era Of Precision Medicine w/ Rome Madison

Rome Madison epitomizes the entrepreneurial spirit. He has scaled the mountain of adversity to become a genomic industry expert, author, public speaker, and more. Listen as he shares his story of tenacity, and breaks down the role precision medicine has in the future of cancer therapy.
Feb 17, 201932:11
The Destructive History Of The Language Of Hate w/ Dr. Beth Griech-Polelle

The Destructive History Of The Language Of Hate w/ Dr. Beth Griech-Polelle

Beth A. Griech-Polelle is the Kurt Mayer Chair of Holocaust Studies and Associate Professor of History at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA. In her book "Anti-Semitism and the Holocaust" she explains the pivotal importance of the destructive power of discriminatory language in the persecution of Jews, and how easy it was to recruit healthcare professionals to participate in the Holocaust.
Feb 09, 201936:46
Branded A Criminal: From The Clinic To The Courthouse And Back w/ Dr. Jarret Patton

Branded A Criminal: From The Clinic To The Courthouse And Back w/ Dr. Jarret Patton

Doctor Jarret Patton offers sound advice to aid those who, like him, have been under attack from medical boards, certification agencies, hospital systems, legal systems, or the public at large.
Feb 01, 201927:57