Podcast appearances and mentions of karuna jaggar

From COVID-19 to breast cancer, what happens when science gets politicized? Join the conversation with Karuna Jaggar and Michael Halpern of the Union of Concerned Scientists as they explore the intersection of politics and science. You’ll learn about a proposed rule that would undermine the… Read More

Did you know that “pink ribbon” products may actually increase the risk of breast cancer? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Karuna Jaggar, Executive Director of Breast Cancer Action.  Jaggar exposes and critiques hypocritical “pink ribbon” campaigns, and discusses social justice, plus the health and environmental policy changes needed to prevent breast cancer, and protect public health in general. Related website:  www.bcaction.org

Terra Verde is joined by Karuna Jaggar of Breast Cancer Action to discuss the toxic legacy of the fossil fuel industry and how health justice and climate justice are closely intertwined. The post Terra Verde – Fossil Fuels, Environmental Justice and Protecting Women's Health appeared first on KPFA.

A conversation between Karuna Jaggar of Breast Cancer Action and Crooked Contributor Erin Ryan about the corporatization of breast cancer awareness.

The causes of cancer seem to be everywhere. From makeup products, to the clothes we wear, and the furniture we buy. And even if it has a pink ribbon on it to support breast cancer awareness, Karuna Jaggar of Breast Cancer Action says it's very possible that the contents are cancer-causing.

Host Michelle Chan explores the trend of “pinkwashing” and the surprisingly corporate roots of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Featured guests include Karuna Jaggar of Breast Cancer Action and Ami Dodson of Bay Area Young Survivors. The post Think Before You Pink! appeared first on KPFA.

Big news about mammograms — or is it? What to make of the newly released long-term study from Canada suggesting that screening mammography, contrary to everything we've heard from pink ribbon-funded public education campaigns, does not save lives? We talk with Karuna Jaggar of Breast Cancer Action and Lochlann Jain, author of MALIGNANT: How Cancer Becomes Us. ANITA: Speaking Truth to Power, is a new documentary about Anita Hill, the woman at the center of the hearings over Justice Clarence Thomas and sexual harassment. We preview the film with director Freida Lee Mock, whose previous film, MAYA LIN: A Clear Strong Vision, won the Academy Award for best documentary. In 2013, only 20% of op ed writers, 18% of news sources in major media and 9% of Hollywood film directors were women (slightly down from 1998!). Rose Aguilar, host of Your Call Radio and facilitator of Use Your Voice workshops for women talks about why women have so much trouble breaking in and staying in media, and why it matters. The post Women's Magazine – March 17, 2014 appeared first on KPFA.

Karuna Jaggar, the executive director of Breast Cancer Action shares how you can make corporate pinkwashers accountable. Their current campaign targets Susan G. Komen’s current fundraiser– the Promise Me perfume. Something is definitely smelly- this product has many toxins that are harming our health, according to independent testing by BCA. Learn how to Raise a Stink and make … Read more about this episode...