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Unbiased Science

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Is that viral health claim true? Public health scientist Dr. Jess Steier and expert guests answer the questions people are asking, walk through the evidence, and leave you with talking points for your next conversation.

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Is the U.S. Food Supply Safe?

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How safe is our food supply?? Dr. Jess Steier kicks off a new season of Unbiased Science with a fresh format! Each episode tackles one concern or question that's gone vi

Sep 30
42 min

Summer Rerun: Food Allergies: A Tough Nut to Crack

Hello Unbiased Scientists! New season drops NEXT WEEK and we are so excited! Thank you for hanging in there with us over the summer break! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW

Sep 23
35 min

Summer Rerun: Heads Will Roll: Tackling The Impact of Concussions

Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorit

Sep 16
53 min

Summer Rerun: 99 Ways to (Not) Die: An ER Doc's Guide to Stayin' Alive

Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorit

Sep 9
35 min

Summer Rerun- Shot Callers: Vaccines Gone Viral

Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorit

Sep 2
49 min

Summer Rerun: Peptides: Know What Amino? (with Dr. Leigh Baxt)

Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorit

Aug 26
39 min

Summer Rerun: Doses of Reality: A Matter of National Health Security

Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorit

Aug 19
39 min

Summer Rerun: Autism Insights And The Neuroscience Of Social Interactions

Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorit

Aug 12
38 min

Summer Rerun: This Episode Comes With A Surgeon General's Warning

Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorit

Aug 5
34 min

Summer Rerun- Protein, Creatine and "Skinny Teens?": Nutrition Science on Steroids

Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorit

Jul 29
33 min

Summer Rerun- Superbugs: The Piece de Microbial Resistance

Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorit

Jul 22
36 min

Summer Rerun: SSRI-ously? Separating Fact From Fiction On SSRIs

Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorit

Jul 15
47 min

Summer Rerun - So Far So Fake: The Impact of Misinformation in Today's Society

Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorit

Jul 8
33 min

Summer Rerun - Food Dyes, Seed Oils and Nutrition, Oh MAHA!

Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorit

Jul 1
55 min

Adult Vaccines: Another Round of Shots (Turned Down For What?)

In this week's episode, Jess chats with Dr. Sarah Nosal to discuss the importance of adult vaccines, including shingles, HPV, flu, COVID, RSV, and more. They cover vaccin

Jun 17
40 min

Season 6 Rerun - Liar, Liar, Gut on Fire: Wellness’s Obsession with Inflammation

NOTE: We would normally be on summer hiatus but we have a few more episodes to air before we officially break for summer. So in the meantime, we are re-airing a few of ou

Jun 10
35 min

Season 6 Rerun - Pediatricians: Not About The Benjamins, Baby

(Original Airdate 03/11/2026) We are off this week, but ICYMI, here's one of our favorite episodes from this season. In this episode, Jess welcomes not one, not two, but

Jun 3
33 min

The Research Forgot Women. Alzheimer’s Didn’t.

This week's episode explores the impact of Alzheimer's disease, on women in particular, and features insights from cognitive neurologist Dr. Neelum Aggarwal and personal

May 27
53 min

Ready or Not? Mostly Not: America's Preparedness Report Card

This week, Dr. Nadine Gracia discusses the 2026 Ready or Not Report with us, highlighting the state of the U.S. public health preparedness amidst recent challenges like f

May 20
36 min

The Estrogen Files: We Are Releasing Everything

This week, the Estrogen Express rides again! Unbiased Scientists Sarah, Veronica and Jen are back with Jess to talk women's health, menopause, and hormonal changes. They

May 13
39 min

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What listeners say

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I really appreciate that the hosts (and guests) use scientific grounding as the basis of their arguments. In a day and age where politics are so divisive, it’s refreshing to have a podcast that dishes me the facts and expert opinions, and then gives me the tools and information so that I can make my own evidence-based conclusions about each topic they discuss. So grateful for the hosts who sift through the clickbait and present scientific facts.

Exhausted Epidemiologist · Jan 2026

I have always loved the content of this pod, but I cannot believe they still have not started using mics??! They are clearly using the audio from their Zoom sessions as the main audio. They should record via an actual microphone plugged into the computer, like a normal podcaster. Also I do not like the little sound effect/music bites that have been added lately. They don’t even really break up separate parts/thoughts in the episodes. They just feel random and distracting. Keep up the good work, these little tweaks are easy fixes!

Agmaddie · May 2025

The UBS podcast is a great resource for anyone seeking clear, evidence- based insights into health and science. Dr. Steier (public health expert) and Dr. Scheinman (neurobiologist) do a great job at breaking down complex topics without oversimplifying them. I would highly recommend this podcast!

RileyM412 · May 2025

Unbiased Science is one of the best, most down-to-earth and relatable science podcasts in existence. The range of topics and depth of conversation is impressive. I never miss an episode! 5/5 ⭐️

aepsciencegirl · May 2025

If you’re looking for nuanced, evidence-based conversations about vaccines, this podcast is not it. Despite branding itself as “unbiased,” it regularly relies on emotionally manipulative messaging that shuts down real dialogue and steamrolls informed consent. In a recent episode and accompanying post, the host presents a cartoonish depiction of viruses surrounding a terrified mother, claiming that questioning vaccine safety is unethical. This is medical coercion in a pastel package—using fear, guilt, and moral superiority to pressure parents into compliance, rather than presenting the full scope of facts. What’s missing? Acknowledgment of: • FDA-acknowledged adverse reactions listed on actual vaccine inserts • Real-world data showing waning efficacy and breakthrough infections • The fact that vaccine manufacturers are legally shielded from liability under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 Ethical medicine requires transparency and the right to informed refusal. But this show reduces legitimate parental concern to “delaying protection” and falsely implies that questioning any part of the system makes you dangerous or unethical. If you’re a critical thinker or a parent who wants the whole story—not just a fear-driven narrative—skip this podcast. There are far better sources for balanced, science-informed discussions that respect bodily autonomy and informed consent.

FitnessPro6520 · May 2025

I ran to this podcast after finding them on IG. For years I’ve been scared of pesticides/heavy metals and other toxins in our food supply. I wanted to hear an unbiased report about it all. I’m starting to wonder if they’re owned by Bayer (Monsanto) bc they have a couple of episodes about organic vs. conventionally grown produce and they never mention the word glyphosate even once! I can’t fathom how you could discuss the pros/cons of organic foods without talking about glyphosate. Lost all credibility for me. They also don’t ask their guests the deeper questions that listeners of a science podcast want to hear. They’ll have doctors and scientists on that they basically chat with instead of asking the tough, real questions. Disappointing.

Skallawagg · Jul 2026

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