Governmental Public Health Episodes

Oct. 9, 2026

1222: View from Washington, D.C.: Nominations, FY2027 Funding and the Post-Midterm Outlook

With midterm elections approaching, uncertainty is building around the next phase of the congressional calendar. In this View from Washington D.C., Jeffrey Ekoma, vice president of Government Affairs, talks about the latest developments in Washington and what they could mean for health policy and federal funding. He discusses the status of key Health and Human Services nominations, including leadership positions at HHS, ASPR, FDA, the Surgeon General’s office, and SAMHSA. Jeffrey also breaks dow...
June 2, 2026

1137: Resetting Public Health with Big Ideas for Change

On today's episode, Lindsey Myers, ASTHO vice president for public health workforce and infrastructure, discusses the Insight and Inspiration webinar series featuring bestselling author Dan Heath and why his books resonate with public health professionals navigating today’s complex environment.