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EPIDEMIC w/ Dr. Celine Gounder: Women’s Health: Fertile Ground for COVID Myths

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EPIDEMIC w/ Dr. Celine Gounder: Caregiving as Infrastructure

The United States is the wealthiest nation on the planet, but it’s also the only industrialized country that doesn't offer childcare and paid leave for parents and caregivers, and the pandemic has made the problem even worse. Dr. Celine Gounder speaks to women who are helping bring attention to the lack of support for caregivers, many of whom struggle to juggle their paid work and the often unpaid work of caregiving.

EPIDEMIC w/ Dr. Celine Gounder: Vaccinating the World Part II: You Can’t Fight Scarcity with Scarcity

So far, most vaccine production has focused on supplying wealthy nations in Europe and the United States but places like Africa are in dire need of life saving vaccines. Dr. Celine Gounder speaks to a public health advocate who is pushing for initiatives that would allow countries in the global south to manufacture their own vaccines.

EPIDEMIC w/ Dr. Celine Gounder: Vaccinating the World Part I: The Problem with Patents

Vaccines are now widely available in the United States. But for the rest of the world--where vaccines are still largely unavailable--the pandemic is now worse than ever. So far, much of the discussion around vaccine supply to the developing world has focused on donating 80 million excess doses. But the reality is that it’s not nearly enough.

Job Search Empowerment News:

Uncover job opportunities. Go where the growth is. Companies, industries and cities that are hiring! Hotspots for new grads plus some advice for early career success.

Job Search Empowerment News," hosted by Carla Leininger of KZSU's Global Ginga World Music Show, provides the latest labor market information, employment trends, technology information, job searching tips and special interviews. Let's get you working again!

EPIDEMIC w/ Dr. Celine Gounder: Techno-Racism & COVID at Home and Abroad

Alongside the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 this past year, we’ve seen the proliferation of disinformation on social media. This parallel epidemic, what the WHO calls an infodemic, has thwarted efforts to control the pandemic around the world.

Job Search Empowerment News: 

Career growth is the most volatile factor in employee happiness. Plus, which tech companies are remote friendly?

Job Search Empowerment News," hosted by Carla Leininger of KZSU's Global Ginga World Music Show, provides the latest labor market information, employment trends, technology information, job searching tips and special interviews. Let's get you working again!

EPIDEMIC w/ Dr. Celine Gounder: Getting on the Right Side of Conservatives and Vaccines

Conservative Americans have emerged as the group least likely to say they’ll get vaccinated, but getting them comfortable with the vaccines will be needed to control the pandemic. National vaccination rates have started to slow and new variants have spread across the United States. In this episode of the EPIDEMIC Podcast, we’ll hear about the results of a focus group attended by former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and other GOP leaders to listen to these voters’ concerns and see if they could be convinced to get vaccinated.

Plus, your news headlines to start your week, and an excerpt from the latest episode of the Daily Brew Podcast from the Stanford Daily--Ask the Admin.

EPIDEMIC w/ Dr. Celine Gounder: A World Wide Web of COVID Conspiracies (Graham Brookie, Devin Burghart, Bret Schafer, & Judy Twigg)

In August 2020, Russia became the first country to develop a COVID vaccine, Sputnik V. But the reasons for their accelerated launch weren’t just for humanitarian purposes. How has the Russian government and far-right militias used vaccine disinformation to push their agendas? The motivations behind disinformation campaigns, why they can be so convincing, and what can be done about them on this episode of the EPIDEMIC Podcast.

Please don't make me choose! In today's world, there are millions of people who don't believe they have one true calling in life. These "renaissance souls" want to make all their passions, their journey. If you are unwilling to settle on doing just one thing for the rest of your life, this talk is for you.

Some characterize us as a generalists (jack of all trades), or scanners, polymaths or renaissance souls. But in reality, we live a very dynamic and colorful life. Wouldn't you love to have someone at work who can juggle multiple types of projects? Meet your tribe.

Job Search Empowerment News," hosted by Carla Leininger of KZSU's Global Ginga World Music Show, provides the latest labor market information, employment trends, technology information, job searching tips and special interviews. Let's get you working again!

Joel Zaslofsky is the host of the My Smart and Simple Matters podcast and a believer that we MUST build a life around all our interests NOW instead of limiting our passions, skills, and creative outlets for a “someday” that may never come.

Are the odds in your favor if you don't have a traditional background?  Today, we speak with Jonathan Javier from Wonsulting, a firm founded in 2019 with a mission of “turning underdogs into winners." Jonathan believes you can land your dream job but first, you need to use LinkedIn in three different ways.  Join us to learn the secret to his successful job searching path.

"Job-Search Empowerment News," hosted by Carla Leininger of KZSU's Global Ginga, provides the latest labor market news, employment trends, technology, and job searching tips! Let's get you working again!

EPIDEMIC w/ Dr. Celine Gounder: Is SARS-CoV-2 Here to Stay?

The end of the pandemic might not mean the end of SARS-CoV-2. In fact, many scientists think COVID is here to stay, even with vaccines. Hear from scientists about how the coronavirus could change over time and why kids are the key to reducing the severity of the disease.

Job Search Empowerment News: Wonsulting w/ Jonathan Javier

Are the odds in your favor if you don't have a traditional background?  Today, we speak with Jonathan Javier from Wonsulting, a firm founded in 2019 with a mission of “turning underdogs into winners." Jonathan believes you can land your dream job but first, you need to use LinkedIn in three different ways.  Join us to learn the secret to his successful job searching path.

Job Search Empowerment News," hosted by Carla Leininger of KZSU's Global Ginga World Music Show, provides the latest labor market information, employment trends, technology information, job searching tips and special interviews. Let's get you working again!

EPIDEMIC w/ Dr. Celine Gounder: Country In-Roads: Building Vaccine Confidence in Rural America

How are healthcare workers getting the word out about vaccination in rural communities? We’ll hear about the challenges to convincing people to get the vaccine, what’s working, and what it’s like to volunteer in a rural vaccination clinic.

Job Search Empowerment News: Jonathan Javier

Are the odds in your favor if you don't have a traditional background?  Today, we speak with Jonathan Javier from Wonsulting, a firm founded in 2019 with a mission of “turning underdogs into winners." Jonathan believes you can land your dream job but first, you need to use LinkedIn in three different ways.  Join us to learn the secret to his successful job searching path.

Job Search Empowerment News," hosted by Carla Leininger of KZSU's Global Ginga World Music Show, provides the latest labor market information, employment trends, technology information, job searching tips and special interviews. Let's get you working again!

EPIDEMIC w/ Dr. Celine Gounder: With Us, About Us

Black Americans are one of the groups who report less interest in receiving the COVID vaccine. Black healthcare workers want to change that.

Job Search Empowerment News: Multipotentialites w/ Joel Zaslofsky

Please don't make me choose! In today's world, there are millions of people who don't believe they have one true calling in life. These "renaissance souls" want to make all their passions, their journey. If you are unwilling to settle on doing just one thing for the rest of your life, this talk is for you.

Some characterize us as a generalists (jack of all trades), or scanners, polymaths or renaissance souls. But in reality, we live a very dynamic and colorful life. Wouldn't you love to have someone at work who can juggle multiple types of projects? Meet your tribe.

Job Search Empowerment News," hosted by Carla Leininger of KZSU's Global Ginga World Music Show, provides the latest labor market information, employment trends, technology information, job searching tips and special interviews. Let's get you working again!

Joel Zaslofsky is the host of the My Smart and Simple Matters podcast and a believer that we MUST build a life around all our interests NOW instead of limiting our passions, skills, and creative outlets for a “someday” that may never come.

EPIDEMIC w/ Dr. Celine Gounder: Medical Racism Past & Present

Black Americans are twice as likely to die from COVID than white Americans, yet report less interest in receiving the vaccine. This skepticism of medical institutions is not new, but that fear is rooted in some truth. In this first full episode of the EPIDEMIC Podcast featured on KZSU, we get a fuller picture of the African American experience with vaccines and public health, by looking at the history of medical experimentation on Black people.

Job Search Empowerment News

Please don't make me choose! In today's world, there are millions of people who don't believe they have one true calling in life. These "renaissance souls" want to make all their passions, their journey. If you are unwilling to settle on doing just one thing for the rest of your life, this talk is for you.

Some characterize us as a generalists (jack of all trades), or scanners, polymaths or renaissance souls. But in reality, we live a very dynamic and colorful life. Wouldn't you love to have someone at work who can juggle multiple types of projects? Meet your tribe.

Job Search Empowerment News," hosted by Carla Leininger of KZSU's Global Ginga World Music Show, provides the latest labor market information, employment trends, technology information, job searching tips and special interviews. Let's get you working again!

Joel Zaslofsky is the host of the My Smart and Simple Matters podcast and a believer that we MUST build a life around all our interests NOW instead of limiting our passions, skills, and creative outlets for a “someday” that may never come.

This inaugural episode of the Monday Roundup features an excerpt from the EPIDEMIC Podcast, in which Dr. Celine Gounder focuses on the pacing of the COVID-19 vaccine development with Kizzmekia Corbett, an NIH scientist. 

Plus, are the odds in your favor if you don't have a traditional background? In today's long-form JSEN report, Carla Leininger interviews Jonathan Javier from Wonsulting, a firm founded in 2019 with a mission of “turning underdogs into winners." Jonathan believes you can land your dream job but first, you need to use LinkedIn in three different ways.  Join us to learn the secret to his successful job searching path.

You can find KZSU News on Twitter @kzsunews. Stay tuned for full episodes from EPIDEMIC on KZSU!

In this excerpt from the EPIDEMIC podcast, Dr. Celine Gounder digs deeper into the South Africa coronavirus variant.

Full episodes of EPIDEMIC are available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Just search for “EPIDEMIC with Dr. Celine Gounder." Listen to full episodes of EPIDEMIC on KZSU 90.1FM on Monday mornings at 9:00am beginning in April.

A new space for job searching just popped up! We have the latest on tech employment trends, job boards nobody told you about, news about Doordash, Fast, Google and tips for connecting with the venture capital world of employment possibilities. It's a short news segment powered with tech news for job seekers.

"Job-Seeking Empowerment News," hosted by Carla Leininger of KZSU's Global Ginga, provides the latest labor market news, employment trends, technology, and job searching tips! Let's get you working again!

In this excerpt from the EPIDEMIC podcast, Dr. Celine Gounder spoke to infectious disease experts about the threat posed by the rising UK strain.

Full episodes of EPIDEMIC are available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Just search for “EPIDEMIC with Dr. Celine Gounder." Listen to full episodes of EPIDEMIC every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.

California economies will experience near-record growth this year, plus tips from being visible while working from home.

"Job-Seeking Empowerment News," hosted by Carla Leininger of KZSU's Global Ginga, provides the latest labor market news, employment trends, technology, and job searching tips! Let's get you working again!

In this excerpt from "EPIDEMIC," Dr. Celine Gounder speaks to a woman who started a Facebook support group after being diagnosed with COVID in March of 2020

Full episodes of EPIDEMIC are available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Just search for “EPIDEMIC with Dr. Celine Gounder." Listen to full episodes of EPIDEMIC every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.

How to craft your personal brand story to make yourself more marketable in the job market?

The average attention span of an adult today is between seven and 12 seconds, which puts the pressure on us to captivate and hook our audience from the get go. So, how do we do that?

"Job-Seeking Empowerment News," hosted by Carla Leininger of KZSU's Global Ginga, provides the latest labor market news, employment trends, technology, and job searching tips! Let's get you working again!

In this excerpt from "EPIDEMIC with Dr. Celine Gounder," Dr. Gounder interviews Professor Kathryn Olivarius, assistant professor of history at Stanford, who weighs the tradeoff between public health and economic prosperity.

Full episodes of EPIDEMIC are available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Just search for “EPIDEMIC with Dr. Celine Gounder." Listen to full episodes of EPIDEMIC every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.

Potential employers usually want to know what you can do for them. In other words, what skills can you use to solve their problems? It’s important to go into a job search knowing what those skills are and which areas you may need to work on.  In this episode, we share the steps to help you get started in your professional trajectory.

"Job-Seeking Empowerment News," hosted by Carla Leininger of KZSU's Global Ginga, provides the latest labor market news, employment trends, technology, and job searching tips! Let's get you working again!

In this excerpt from "EPIDEMIC with Dr. Celine Gounder," Dr. Gounder interviews Professor John Cook, who has found a surprising tool to fight climate change denial that has big implications for combating misinformation during the pandemic.

This week’s full episode of EPIDEMIC is available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Just search for “EPIDEMIC with Dr. Celine Gounder." Listen to full episodes of EPIDEMIC every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.

Vaccination drive against COVID-19 and improving economic indicators has enthused employers to recruit. So, how do you present yourself if you have a gap on your resume?  Sue Connelley, President at Connelley Communications, gives excellent suggestions on this topic to help you land the job you deserve.

"Job-Seeking Empowerment News," hosted by Carla Leininger of KZSU's Global Ginga, provides the latest labor market news, employment trends, technology, and job searching tips! Let's get you working again!

This week, we feature Face the Nation’s interview with Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, confirming that she is "afraid that the job market is stalling" and how “women have been disproportionately affected.”

"Job-Seeking Empowerment News," hosted by Carla Leininger of KZSU's Global Ginga, provides the latest labor market news, employment trends, technology, and job searching tips! Let's get you working again!

In this segment, Carla has the latest unemployment and claims numbers, grant programs, a list of jobs with the most openings, and new tools available on LinkedIn to help with your interview!

"Job-Seeking Empowerment News," hosted by Carla Leininger of KZSU's Global Ginga, provides the latest labor market news, employment trends, technology, and job searching tips! Let's get you working again!

In this inaugural excerpt from "EPIDEMIC with Dr. Celine Gounder," Dr. Gounder interviews Will Cooke--author of the upcoming book, Canary In The Coal Mine--about how isolation during the pandemic is contributing to drug-related deaths, which are up nearly 20% during the pandemic.

KZSU News is excited to launch a new partnership with Just Human Productions to bring the "Epidemic" podcast to the Stanford and local audience! This week’s full episode of EPIDEMIC is available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Just search for “EPIDEMIC with Dr. Celine Gounder” and look for Episode 58, “An Overdose Epidemic - Deaths of Despair Part I.” EPIDEMIC is created and produced by Just Human Productions. Listen to full episodes of EPIDEMIC with Dr. Celine Gounder every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.