Dr. America with Sanjeev Sriram
by Dr Sanjeev Sriram, MD, MPH
Dr. America (secret identity: Sanjeev Sriram, MD, MPH) explores how health is connected to policies, economics, race, and other factors. This show celebrates the advocacy of everyday Americans seeking health justice. Dr. America inspires us to build a better web of mutuality where health is a right, not a privilege, for all.
Episodes
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"Dr America's 2018 State of the Union's Health
The State of the Union's Health is frustrating (to say the least)! In this episode, Dr America covers what's going on with CHIP, DACA, new attacks on Medicaid patients, and the Trump regime's plans to legalize discrimination in health care. But there are some bright spots of hope with the MeToo...
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For our kids, let's Extend CHIP and stop the GOP Tax Scam!
Dr America focuses on child health for this episode, describing the urgency of extending CHIP. The GOP Tax Scam is dangerous for the health of everyone, including (especially?) children. Also, let's take a closer look at the nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services. Finally, on the 5th...
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Let's Stand Tall for the ACA, DREAMers, and Medicare For All!
In this big episode, Dr America rallies us to stop the ACA from being repealed (again) and extend CHIP for children's healthcare. Also, as the Trump regime rescinds DACA, immigrants' and DREAMers' health is at stake. Finally, as we maintain vigilance for these challenges, let's also be visionary....
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Dr America Gets Real About Racism
Following the violence in Charlottesville, Dr America talks about how overt racism is connected to covert racism. At individual and institutional levels, there's a lot of work to do, but are we ready to get uncomfortable? Like James Baldwin said, "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but...
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Are You Vigilant and Visionary for Health Justice?
In this episode, Dr America thanks everyday Americans for standing up for health justice and stopping efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. With that victory, we must be vigilant against sneak attacks to Medicaid and affordable coverage. Also, we must be visionary for how we…
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Gun Violence (and Trumpcare) Threaten America's Health
In recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Day, Dr America covers how we have several different kinds of gun violence (suicide, hate crimes, domestic violence, etc) which require a range of solutions. Next, he encourages families to join the Brady Center's ASK Campaign to stop…
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Nevertheless, Dr America Persists to Fight Trumpcare
First, Dr America covers the Trump regime's firing of the Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy. Then he describes how Trumpcare was resurrected and made worse by the House of Representatives. Attention and pressure is now on the Senate, where Dr America has some ideas for how we can ace the "Jimmy...
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Lessons from the Klan in Trump's America
Mike Lofgren is a former senior analyst in the House and Senate Budget Committees. He left congress in 2011, and his newest book is The Deep State: The Fall of the Constitution and the Rise of a Shadow Government. The book is an insider's account of who really runs Washington regardless of which...
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A Doctor's-Eye View of Trumpcare
Dr. Sanjeev Sriram is the host of "Dr. America," an innovative podcast about health justice on We Act Radio. He also writes about the relationships between health policy and civil rights. He currently practices general pediatrics in southeast Washington, DC and is an Assistant Professor of...
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TrumpCare? RyanCare? Nah, they TrynaCare
Dr America cover's the devastating consequences of House Speaker Paul Ryan's ACA-replacement bill, the American Health Care Act. Is it TrumpCare? RyanCare? Nah, they TrynaCare (but they don't). You can try, but you ain't getting no health care. Dr America shows why the AHCA is wrong for our...
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Dr America vs Paul Ryan's Better Way To Make America Sick Again
After 60 votes to repeal the Affordable Care Act over the past 7 years, House Speaker Paul Ryan and Secretary Tom Price shared their replacement plan for the ACA. Dr America walks us through why their "Better Way" will Make America Sick Again.
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Dr America's Valentines for Medicaid
For this Valentine's Day special, Dr America wants all of us to show some love for Medicaid! Millions of our fellow Americans, not "other people," are counting on Medicaid for health and dignity. Congress is scheming to wreck Medicaid with per capita spending caps, but we're going to fight back!
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Dr America Fights for the ACA, Medicare, and Medicaid
Without any mandate from the American people, the Trump and his crew want to demolish American health care by repealing the Affordable Care Act, privatizing Medicare, and block granting Medicaid. In this episode, Dr America is recruiting you to fight back and take a stand for health justice!...
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Dr America's 2016 Election Special
For this Presidential election, Dr America compares the candidates' plans and ideas for 4 big public health issues: the Affordable Care Act; prescription drug prices; reproductive health and abortion; and the opioid epidemic. Who has the best way forward? How do we get there? Let's find out!
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Dr America vs The Opioid Epidemic
How did so many Americans become addicted to prescription opioids and heroin? What is our country doing about it? What can you do? Dr America answers all those questions and more in this episode.
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Dr America vs Mylan-choly for EpiPens
Dr America calls out the drug company Mylan for jacking up the prices of EpiPens, and connects this battle to the bigger struggle for affordable prescription drugs. Health Headlines cover floods in Louisiana and vaccines in California.
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Dr America vs Zika
Dr America takes on the public health crisis caused by the Zika virus: what's at stake, what policymakers and public health experts have done so far, and what we can do to help each other. Also, a shout out to Black Lives Matter and California's new gun laws.
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Dr. America's Fourth of July Special
In this Fourth of July Special, Dr. America declares independence from gun violence and homophobia. This episode also covers Supreme Court victories for women's health and gun safety. Lastly, a special Prescription of the Week.
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Dr America vs Gun Violence and Mental Illness
For the Season 2 premiere episode, Dr. America covers Health Headlines on babies, STDs, and Louisiana Medicaid. Our main story is on gun violence and mental illness: are we connecting these issues the right way? Lastly, a Prescription of the Week.
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Dr America v SCOTUS & Confederate Flags
Dr America gives Us real talk about the Recent Supreme Court Decisions and the Controversy Over the Confererate Flag. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
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Dr America v Fathers, Firearms & Florida
Dr America gives Us real talk about Fathers' Day, Firearms in America and what's really wrong with Florida. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
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Dr America v Candidates, Courts & Commencement
Dr America gives Us real talk about the 2016 Candidates, recent and upcoming Court Decisions, and what the Graduating Class of Doctors Should Keep In Mind. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
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Dr America v Guns, Gays & God
Dr America gives Us real talk about Guns, Gays and God in America. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
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Dr America v Luis Lang, Mental Health & Repubs Against Science
Dr America talks with Luis Lang and gives Us real talk about Mental Health and Republican Legislators denying Science in America. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
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Dr America v the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Dr America gives Us real talk about the Trans-Pacific Partnership and what it means for Americans and their health. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
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Dr America v The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
Dr America gives Us real talk about The Good, the Bad and the Ugly in America. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
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Dr America's Mother's Day Special (with Save the Children)
Dr America gives Us real talk about the State of the World's Mothers - specifically looking at DC to gain greater insights - with the help of Save the Children. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
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Dr America v Immigrant Health
Dr America gives Us real talk about Immigrant Health in America. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
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Dr America v Guns, Vaccines & Sexual Violence
Dr America gives Us real talk about Guns, Vaccines and Sexual Violence in America. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
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Dr America v The War on the Poor (Part 2)
Dr America gives Us real talk about The War on the Poor in America. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
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Dr America v Right Wing Crazies
Dr America gives Us real talk about the Right Wing Crazies running around in America. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
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Dr America v The War on the Poor (Part 1)
Dr America gives Us real talk about The War on the Poor in America. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
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Dr America's Affordable Care Act 5th Birthday Special (Part 2)
Dr America gives Us real talk about the Affordable Care Act, five years after its passage. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
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Dr America v King V. Burwell (Part 2)
Dr America gives Us More real talk about the Latest Challenge to Obamacare in America. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
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Dr America's Affordable Care Act 5th Birthday Special (Part 1)
Dr America gives Us real talk about the Affordable Care Act, five years after its passage. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
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Dr America v King V. Burwell (Part 1)
Dr America gives Us real talk about the Latest Challenge to Obamacare in America. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
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Dr America v Concealed Carry & Superbugs
Dr America gives Us real talk about Universal Concealed Carry and Superbugs in America. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
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Dr America v Valentine's Day
Dr America gives Us real talk about a variety of issues related to Valentine's Day in America. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
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Dr America v Vaccine Crazies & the Super Bowl
Dr America gives Us real talk about Vaccine Crazies & the Super Bowl in America. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
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Dr America v Measles & Concussions
Dr America gives Us real talk about Measles & Concussions in America. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
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Dr America's State Of Our Union's Health
Dr America gives Us real talk about The State Of Our Union's Health. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
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Dr America v Attacks On Reproductive Health
Dr America gives Us real talk about Attacks On Reproductive Health in America. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
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Dr America v Homelessness
Dr America gives Us real talk about Homelessness in America. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
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Dr America v Paid Sick Leave
Dr America gives Us real talk about Paid Sick Leave in America. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
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Dr America v Gun Violence
Dr America gives Us real talk about Gun Violence in America. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
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Dr America v America et al
Dr America gives Us real talk about America et al. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
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Dr America v Child Hunger
Dr America gives Us real talk about Child Hunger in America. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
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Dr America v Ferguson
Dr America gives Us real talk about Police Violence as a Public Health Issue in Ferguson, MO and in America as a whole. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
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Dr America v EBOLA
Dr America gives Us real talk about Ebola in America and the World. No filler or scare mongering. Actual. Real. Talk. #CNNGoHome
About this show
Dr. America (secret identity: Sanjeev Sriram, MD, MPH) explores how health is connected to policies, economics, race, and other factors. This show celebrates the advocacy of everyday Americans seeking health justice. Dr. America inspires us to build a better web of mutuality where health is a right, not a privilege, for all.
Hosted by
Dr Sanjeev Sriram, MD, MPH