A podcast about the intersection between health and our economy. Dr. Jones, a former U.S. Navy doctor, will have bi-weekly conversations with distinguished guests: community and business leaders, veterans and government officials. We’ll learn from them, how they stayed resilient and hear their thoughts on how we can move forward together.
Dr. Kermit goes on call with Mr. Rashad Benoit, Los Angeles Firefighter assigned to Helitac Task Force 90, to discuss Southern California fires and Mr. Benoit's company EstateLink
Dr. Kermit goes on call with Professors Miller and Kloden, who discuss the fire situation in California and forest ecology
Dr. Kermit goes on call with Mr. Tony Toso, who has spent the last 40 years raising beef cattle, farming and advocating for the rights of farmers throughout rural California. He discusses legislation that he feels will help farmers fight fires.
Dr. Kermit goes on call with Chief Jon Heggie, who has spent his career protecting Californians from fire at CALFIRE. He shares his amazing story and talks about things we can do to continue to keep safe from fires.
Dr. Kermit goes on call with Dr. Brian Lima, Surgical Director of Heart Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support at Medical City Dallas Heart Hospital in Dallas, Texas. They discuss Dr. Lima's book, "Heart to Beat," wherein he details his inspiring story. He is the son of Cuban immigrants who became a successful cardiothoracic surgeon. Dr. Lima's mantra is: success is not reserved for the smartest or most talented--it's earned by those who want it the most.
Dr. Kermit goes on call with Dr. Hassan Tetteh, U.S. Navy officer, cardiothoracic surgeon, author and former Congressional fellow. They talk about service, the art of writing and medicine.
Sheriff Jeremy Briese joins Dr. Kermit to talk about the importance of community in law enforcement, the sheriff's listening-first leadership style and his (possible) future aspirations.
Dr. Kermit interviews Patrick Scott Armstrong from Texas podcast Lone Star Plate. They talk food as a way to bring people together, Patrick's walk though northern Spain the U.S. food chain
Dr. Kermit was on call with Dr. Donnelly Wilkes, former Navy doctor and officer, who deployed with 1st Marine Expeditionary Forces in one of the battles of Fallujah in 2004. He discusses his new book, "Code Red Fallujah," our current healthcare system and challenges he faced while deployed and at home after deployment.
Dr. Kermit goes artificial on healthcare with Igor Jablokov, the father of Alexa, and Amauche Emenari, an Artificial Intelligence expert studying at MIT Labs. They discuss the future of AI and healthcare and needed changes in our healthcare and educational system to prepare us for an AI-enabled future.
Interview with Chief Donny Gordon, distinguished police officer and army veteran. Chief Gordon shares his perspective as an African American officer engaged in his community.
On Call with Dr. Kermit is joined by Dr. Lauren Hughes, associate professor of family medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and the State Policy Director of the Eugene S. Farley Health Policy Center. Previously she also served as Deputy Sec. for Health Innovation at the Pennsylvania Dept. of Health where she co-designed and launched a rural payment model.
Dr. Kermit discusses health tech with Lisa Suennen, who heads Manatt Digital and Technology and has 30 years experience as an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and strategic advisor. They discuss the state of technology in healthcare today, its potential to bring positive change and some of the barriers and challenges we still need to overcome.
Dr. Kermit talks about the potential for positive changes in the healthcare system and society post-COVID, changes that can give patients more control of their health and interaction with the healthcare system. Dr. Nundy also shares with listeners insights in his forthcoming book, "Care After COVID."
Ruben Boumtje Boumtje joins Dr. Kermit for a lively discussion about his emigration to the U.S. from Cameroon to play college basketball, how professional basketball changed his life and after basketball he became a math quant analyzing basketball.
On this episode, we have a great discussion on technology and farming with Michael Campbell. Michael, in addition to being director of UC Davis's seed biotechnology center until 2010, also helped start UC Merced, rejuvenated the agricultural relationship between UC Davis and Chile, and served as a White House Fellow in the Office of the Chief of Staff during the Reagan Administration.
A podcast about the intersection between health, security and our economy. Dr. Jones, a former U.S. Navy doctor, will have bi-weekly conversations with distinguished guests: community and business leaders, healthcare workers, veterans and government officials. We'll learn from them, hear how they stayed resilient and listen to their ideas on how we can move forward together.
Kermit discusses education with Jeff Aranguena, and how the close-knit community of Mariposa pulled together to safely re-open during the COVID pandemic, always putting kids education and welfare first.
Kermit discusses international affairs with reporter and filmmaker Anna Therese Day, who has spent much of her career covering conflict and women's rights issues in the Middle East. Anna also discusses her independent film house and future projects.
In this episode, Justin Medlock, former professional kicker for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, joins us and talks about the importance of resilience and transitions in life
U.S. Navy Veteran Kimberly Mitchell discusses her inspiring journey from being orphaned in Vietnam to her serving at the highest ranks of government in the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. She also shares with listeners why advocating for service members, veterans and military families is central to how she continues to serve her country.
Major General John Borling, decorated military veteran and prior POW in the Hanoi Hilton, talks about the importance of civic engagement, service and political healing.
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