News Commentary · Brinda Adhikari, Tom Johnson, Maggie Bartlett, Dr. Mark Abdelmalek
by Brinda Adhikari, Tom Johnson, Maggie Bartlett, Dr. Mark Abdelmalek
Bold, unfiltered, and uncompromisingly honest, Why Should I Trust You? is a weekly podcast that looks at the breakdown in trust for science and public health. It drops every Thursday, with occasional additional special episodes sprinkled in. Hosted by Brinda Adhikari, the former executive producer of “The Problem with Jon Stewart” and a former TV news journalist; Tom Johnson, the former executive producer of “The Circus,” and also a former TV news journalist; Dr. Maggie Bartlett, a virologist and assistant research professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; and Dr. Mark Abdelmalek a skin cancer surgeon, a medical journalist and a dermatologist practicing in Philadelphia - each week we try to figure out what is behind this staggering collapse in trust and see if we can rebuild towards trust again.
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Groundbreaking discussion happens here! WSITY is a place to listen and learn. For the MAHA community, this podcast is a rare opportunity to hear nuanced conversation with Public Health leaders which actually address the reasons trust in Public Health institutions has plummeted.
Unlike anything else out there, seriously. I’ve been working in public health for the better part of 20 years and this is the first of its kind, honest, deep dive discussion into what’s not going so well and how we might have a shot at fixing it before it’s too late.
This podcast does an excellent job at meeting people where they are and trying to see actually where “both sides” are coming from and why. All in calm voices and with empathy. The episodes with discussion between public health leaders and MAHA leaders are fabulous. Thank you!
Why Should I Trust You is an exceptionally timely and thought-provoking podcast that tackles one of the most pressing issues of our time: the public's growing mistrust in science, especially around vaccines. What sets this series apart is its commitment to exploring why that mistrust exists—without judgment, without preaching, and with a genuine desire to understand all sides. This podcast doesn’t shy away from tough conversations. It skillfully brings together voices from across the political spectrum—left, right, and everything in between—to dive into the role COVID played in fueling misinformation, the impact of social media, and how science communication has often fallen short. But it doesn't stop at analysis—it offers hope and practical insights on how we might come together to rebuild trust in science so we can move forward together, healthier and more informed. Each episode is packed with expert insights, thoughtful interviews, and a tone that is both respectful and refreshingly honest. If you're looking for a balanced, deeply informative series that goes beyond the headlines and truly listens to the concerns of everyday people, Why Should I Trust You is a must-listen. It’s not just a podcast—it’s a public service.
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