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That Can't Be True with Chelsea Clinton
Hosted by Lemonada Media & The Clinton Foundation · EN
Things are getting weird in the world of public health. Childhood vaccines are suddenly up for debate, fluoride is being described as industrial waste, and it feels like everyone is talking about raw milk! Navigate this chaotic time with public health expert Dr. Chelsea Clinton, who every week talks to doctors, dietitians, parenting experts and more to expose pseudoscience and help us sort fact from fiction. Fact check your news feed to avoid nonsense wellness trends, pay attention to the ones with real science behind them, and help debunk misinformation over coffee, cocktails or wherever it might come up.
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Seeing the World Differently: Autism, Animals, and the Mind of Temple Grandin
Mar 1900:36:41Summary readyChelsea sits down with Dr. Temple Grandin, a professor of animal science, bestselling author, and one of the most influential voices in autism advocacy. Diagnosed with autism in the 1950s, Dr. Grandin turned what many saw as a limitation into a remarkable strength and transformed how the world understands both animal behavior and human neurodiversity. In this conversation, she and Chelsea explore whether or not we should be treating autism with Leucovorin, how visual thinking shaped her groundbreaking work with livestock, how we can eat meat ethically and what she believes people still get wrong about autism today. You can check out the 6th edition of “The Way I See It” here and the Temple Grandin doll here. The Clinton Foundation is a world-renowned, non-partisan organization that develops leaders and accelerates solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. To learn more and be a part of the work, visit www.clintonfoundation.org. Stay up to date with Lemonada on X, Facebook, and Instagram. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at lemonadapremium.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How to Manage Your Family’s Screen Time with Jonathan Haidt
Mar 1200:48:08Summary readyMost people can't go 90 minutes without checking our phones. What does that mean for our kids? Chelsea talks with social psychologist, NYU professor and bestselling author Jonathan Haidt, whose groundbreaking books, The Coddling of the American Mind, The Anxious Generation, and the new graphic novel, The Amazing Generation, have sparked a national conversation about childhood, screens, social media, and mental health. They dig into what our digital habits are really doing to younger generations, the dangers of social media, and why short-form video is uniquely damaging to developing brains. It's a conversation we all need to hear and one that might help us put our phones down, too. You can follow Jonathan Haidt @jonathanhaidt on Instagram. The Clinton Foundation is a world-renowned, non-partisan organization that develops leaders and accelerates solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. To learn more and be a part of the work, visit www.clintonfoundation.org. Stay up to date with Lemonada on X, Facebook, and Instagram. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at lemonadapremium.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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AI Is Not Your Therapist with Kara Swisher
Mar 500:45:37Summary readyNote: This episode mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out to a trusted person or contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 for confidential support 💛📞. Tech journalist Kara Swisher has spent decades helping us understand the people and companies shaping our ever increasing digital world. And right now, as artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes how we live, how we learn, how we care for ourselves and our families, her voice is especially essential. Chelsea and Kara talk about AI misinformation, the sycophantic nature of chatbots, and why she’s changed her mind about kids and young teens having phones. You can follow Kara Swisher @karaswisher on Instagram and check out her podcasts, Pivot and On with Kara Swisher. The Clinton Foundation is a world-renowned, non-partisan organization that develops leaders and accelerates solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. To learn more and be a part of the work, visit www.clintonfoundation.org Stay up to date with Lemonada on X, Facebook, and Instagram. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at lemonadapremium.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Should We Be Microdosing GLP-1s? with Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford
Feb 2600:45:02Summary readyThe MAHA ad that ran during the Superbowl starring boxer Mike Tyson labeling people with obesity as “fat” and “fudgy” angered a lot of people, including obesity medicine physician Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford. She joins Chelsea to set the record straight about what the disease of obesity really is (and yes, it is a disease), why it’s rising, and why diet and exercise alone don’t always work for everyone. Plus, they get into microdosing GLP-1s, “Ozempic babies,” and whether apple cider vinegar helps you lose weight. You can follow Dr. Stanford @askfatima on Instagram and check out her website here: https://askdrfatima.com/ The Clinton Foundation is a world-renowned, non-partisan organization that develops leaders and accelerates solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. To learn more and be a part of the work, visit www.clintonfoundation.org. Stay up to date with Lemonada on X, Facebook, and Instagram. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at lemonadapremium.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Bonus: Protein and Strength Training on GLP-1s
Feb 2600:05:18Summary readyObesity medicine physician Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford talks about why GLP-1s can cause muscle loss and how to get it back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A School Shooting Doc that Doesn’t Mention Guns with Steve Hartman
Feb 1900:37:32Summary readyThe Oscar-nominated Netflix documentary, All the Empty Rooms, follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp as they visit families who have preserved the bedrooms of their children killed in school shootings. From unmade beds to uncapped toothpaste, these rooms have been left exactly as they were. This is a very hard conversation to have but such an important one because we must bear witness to the permanent and painful reality far too many communities and families face across the country. You can follow Steve Hartman @stevehartmancbs on Instagram, watch “All the Empty Rooms” on Netflix, and check out his regular series, “On the Road,” on CBS. The Clinton Foundation is a world-renowned, non-partisan organization that develops leaders and accelerates solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. To learn more and be a part of the work, visit www.clintonfoundation.org. Stay up to date with Lemonada on X, Facebook, and Instagram. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at lemonadapremium.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummarySix Tips to Live Longer and Healthier with Dr. Tom Frieden
Feb 1200:47:34Summary readyMaintaining a healthy blood pressure is the best way to boost your likelihood of living a long and healthy life. That’s according to Dr. Tom Frieden, a physician with deep public health and epidemiology training who led the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ran New York City's Health Department, and now heads up Resolve to Save Lives, an organization that focuses on epidemic preparedness, cardiovascular health, and actionable public health policy. He and Chelsea talk about his six health tips, whether America is overmedicated, and some of the top public health stories leading the news right now. Plus, some fact or fiction questions covering measles, tobacco use, potassium, and dancing. You can follow Dr. Tom Frieden on Instagram and check out his book, The Formula for Better Health. The Clinton Foundation is a world-renowned, non-partisan organization that develops leaders and accelerates solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. To learn more and be a part of the work, visit www.clintonfoundation.org. Stay up to date with Lemonada on X, Facebook, and Instagram. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at lemonadapremium.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryMake America Have Measles Again?? with Dr. Mike
Feb 500:51:24Summary readyFamily medicine physician and YouTube health communicator Dr. Mike Varshavski is one of the most recognizable doctors on the internet. He joins Chelsea to break down some of the most misleading wellness trends circulating online right now, from peptides and NAD drips to melatonin and electrolytes. Plus, he shares his opinion on the rise in measles cases, ICE activity disrupting healthcare, the real-world impact of AI at the doctor’s office, and why Secretary Kennedy’s pull-up bars in airports are just silly. You can follow Dr. Mike on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and listen to his podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-checkup-with-doctor-mike/id1646695974 The Clinton Foundation is a world-renowned, non-partisan organization that develops leaders and accelerates solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. To learn more and be a part of the work, visit www.clintonfoundation.org. Stay up to date with Lemonada on X, Facebook, and Instagram. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at lemonadapremium.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryWhat's the Deal with Parasite Cleanses? with Dr. Mona Amin
Jan 2900:49:23Summary readyShould personal choice come before public health when it comes to vaccinating our children? Does the new food pyramid mean we’re failing as parents if our kids aren’t eating beef tallow and salmon? It's a confusing time for parents and an alarming time for pediatricians. That’s why Chelsea is getting answers from Dr. Mona Amin, who’s been practicing pediatrics for more than 10 years and is the face of PedsDocTalk, a platform that provides resources on child development, health and parenting. She shares her view on delayed vaccine schedules, reacts to the alleged war on protein, and offers valuable insights on whether sleep training is harmful, when to introduce solid foods, and the importance of fingernail cleaning. You can follow Dr. Mona Amin on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and listen to her podcast here: https://pedsdoctalk.com/pedsdoctalk-podcast/ The Clinton Foundation is a world-renowned, non-partisan organization that develops leaders and accelerates solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. To learn more and be a part of the work, visit www.clintonfoundation.org. Stay up to date with Lemonada on X, Facebook, and Instagram. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at lemonadapremium.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryWhat History Teaches Us About Today's Political Violence with Heather Cox Richardson
Jan 2200:49:31Summary readyTo kick off Season 2 of the podcast, and as President Trump begins the second year of his second (and final) term, we're stepping back to take stock of the current moment. Chelsea and historian Heather Cox Richardson, who helps millions of people contextualize the news every day through her widely read newsletter, dig into the erosion of democratic norms in the United States, the politicization of public health, the horrific rise in political violence, and what it means to be a citizen in 2026. Heather has sharp opinions on the violence in Minneapolis, Trump’s mental acuity, and reasons to stay hopeful and engaged. You can follow Heather Cox Richardson on Facebook, YouTube, and subscribe to her newsletter here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/. The Clinton Foundation is a world-renowned, non-partisan organization that develops leaders and accelerates solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. To learn more and be a part of the work, visit www.clintonfoundation.org. Stay up to date with Lemonada on X, Facebook, and Instagram. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at lemonadapremium.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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