Podcast appearances and mentions of Neal Baer

In this wide-ranging Plutopia podcast episode, Dr. Neil Baer — television writer, physician, and public health advocate — discusses The Promise and Peril of CRISPR, a book he edited that…

In this powerful conversation, Jerome and Julienne speak with Dr. Neal Baer—award-winning television showrunner, physician, and educator—whose career has spanned medical dramas like ER and Law & Order: SVU to pioneering a graduate program at Harvard that fuses storytelling and health. Dr. Baer reflects on how his personal journey—particularly coming out later in life—has shaped the narratives he brings to the screen and the classroom.He shares stories about shaping public perceptions of HIV through characters on ER, introducing groundbreaking health messaging like U=U on Designated Survivor, and mentoring students who are transforming public health through narrative, art, and data.Key TakeawaysLeaders and storytellers can create change by pairing emotion with data and action.Personal stories and cultural context help bridge gaps in healthcare access and understanding.Great storytelling often emerges from personal struggle, risk, and lived experience.Storytelling is not just educational or entertaining—it's how we know we matterBooks by Neal Baer:The Promise and Peril of CRISPR – Buy on AmazonHealth & Storytelling Resources:Harvard Medical School's Master's Program in Media, Medicine, and HealthReferenced Work and Contributors:Under the Skin by Linda VillarosaNew York Times Magazine article by Villarosa on HIV in the U.S. SouthWildhood by Barbara Natterson-Horowitz and Kathryn BowersStuds Terkel – WorkingDoris Sommer – Professor at Harvard on narrative and social changeLearn More About Dr. Neal BaerHarvard Faculty Profile:ghsm.hms.harvard.edu/faculty-staff/neal-baerIn-Depth Interview:ghsm.hms.harvard.edu/interview-neal-baerConnect with Dr. Baer:LinkedInInstagramNarativ's online course in partnership with New Mexico State University Global Campus:Lead With Your Story (self-paced, on-demand course)Podcast listeners get 25% off - Use code NARATIV → Register Here Learn more about how to leverage Narativ's storytelling method for your pitch and sales team: Download our free e-book, or you're welcome to schedule a free 15-minute call with Jerome. Please join our mailing list to stay updated on all our latest episodes and events. EMAIL Jerome@narativ.comLINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/narativ-incTWITTER @narativBuy Julienne's book here

Neal Baer speaks about the intense hostility from Washington DC to certain research and gender related therapy. His answers are startling.

Matt Crawford speaks with author Dr. Neal Baer about his book, The Promise and the Peril of CRISPR.  Scientists and genetic engineers are becoming increasingly adept at editing the human genome. How far can—and should—they go in editing future generations? In The Promise and Peril of CRISPR, editor Neal Baer brings together a timely collection of essays by influential bioethicists, philosophers, and geneticists to explore the moral, ethical, and policy challenges posed by CRISPR technology. We are at a technological and ethical crossroads in grappling with the impacts of genetic editing. Gene-editing technology holds the promise of curing more than 7,000 known genetic diseases. Yet with that promise comes the peril of using CRISPR to edit the human genome, which could not only lead to manipulating human evolution, but also to creating and releasing pathogens capable of wreaking havoc on human, animal, and plant life. Although CRISPR has already cured several genetic diseases, it could also be used to design biological weapons or to edit the embryos of people who can afford to purchase genetic "enhancements" for their children. What role can and should the public play in discussing the far-reaching implications of gene editing? What oversights should be put in place to prevent a rogue scientist from engineering another baby – as was recently done with twins in China? Essay contributors offer informed predictions and guidelines for how the uses of CRISPR today will affect life in the future. Decisions we make now may have unpredictable consequences for future generations. For anyone concerned about the uses and potential abuses of gene editing, these essays provide a critical and comprehensive discussion of the central issues surrounding CRISPR technology. Contributors: Florence Ashley, R. Alta Charo, Marcy Darnovsky, Kevin Doxzen, Rosemarie Garland-Thomson, Gigi Kwik Gronvall, Jodi Halpern, Katie Hasson, Andrew C. Heinrich, Jacqueline Humphries, J. Benjamin Hurlbut, Ellen D. Jorgensen, Peter F. R. Mills, Carol Padden, Marcus Schultz-Bergin, Robert Sparrow, Sandra Sufian, Krystal Tsosie, Ethan Weiss, Rachel M. West

Dr. Neal Baer: We discuss all things important; from AIDS and Art, the "Science of Effective Storytelling", his new book, "The Promise and Peril of CRISPR", to "New Media" in reaching out to underserved populations.Dr. Baer currently holds positions as Lecturer in the Department of Chronic Disease Epidemiology at the Yale School of Public Health, Lecturer on Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and Senior Fellow at the University of Southern California Annenberg School of Journalism.Dr. Baer is a physician, author, and award-winning showrunner and television writer/producer who is a passionate public health advocate and uses media to tell impactful stories related to medicine, public health, and social and scientific issues. Some of his media credits include serving as a Writer and Executive Producer on the George Foster Peabody Award- and Emmy Award-winning series ER (1994-2000) and Executive Producer and Showrunner on A Gifted Man (2011-2012), Under the Dome (2013-2015), Designated Survivor (2019), and Baking Impossible. He was the Executive Producer and Showrunner of the NBC television series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit from 2000 to 2011, a period during which the series won multiple awards including six Emmy awards and a Golden Globe.

Today, we're diving into one of the most debated topics of our time: CRISPR gene editing technology. Join me and Neal Baer, M.D.—pediatrician, acclaimed television writer and producer (ER, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit), and author of The Promise and Peril of CRISPR, published by Johns Hopkins University Press. We'll explore the moral, ethical, and policy challenges posed by CRISPR technology, taking a critical look at the history of eugenics—particularly during the 20th century—where eugenic ideas, both in Nazi Germany and in the United States, influenced forced sterilizations and discriminatory practices. Could the advent of gene editing technologies bring us back to a time when genetic selection was misused again? With input from leading philosophers, geneticists, and bioethicists, we'll touch on what global regulation should look like, what lessons can be learned from controversial cases like the gene-editing scandal in China, and what predictions experts are making about the future of human genetics. Join us as we get rebelliously curious. Watch the YouTube interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oq6-yjbp98 Follow Chrissy Newton: Winner of the Canadian Podcast Awards for Best Science Series. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM32gjHqMnYl_MOHZetC8Eg  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beingchrissynewton/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrissynewton?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeingChrissyNewton  Chrissy Newton's Website: https://chrissynewton.com Top Canadian Science Podcast: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/canadian_science_podcasts/ 

Harvard has launched a Master's program that empowers students to use creative mediums to tackle critical healthcare issues, moving from raw data to emotional narratives that inspire action. Tune in to hear from writer, producer, and program co-director, Dr. Neal Baer, about how this innovative approach is driving change in public health and beyond.References for Our Discussion◼️ Master of Science in Media, Medicine, and Health Program at Harvard Medical SchoolGuest◼️ Dr. Neal Baer, MDHost(s) & Producer(s)◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®Production Notes◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music RoomSubscribe to the NewsletterSubscribe to The Insight newsletter so you don't miss out on the latest podcast episodes, live events, job skills, learning opportunities, and other engaging professional development content here.Leave Us Some FeedbackIf you enjoy our podcasts, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcast or Spotify, and spread the word to your friends to help us get discovered by more people. You can also interact directly with the podcast episodes on Spotify using the new “comment” feature! We'd love to hear what you think.Send us a Text Message to let us know what you think.

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 The stories that resonate often do more than entertain, they can inspire change and save lives.Tune in to hear how this physician and TV writer/producer uses well-crafted stories in some of his shows like ER and Designated Survivor to tackle complex issues such HIV treatment, access to insulin, exploding healthcare costs, and growing social inequities.Guest◼️ Dr. Neal Baer, MDHost(s) & Producer(s)◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®Production Notes◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music RoomSubscribe to the NewsletterSubscribe to The Insight newsletter so you don't miss out on the latest podcast episodes, live events, job skills, learning opportunities, and other engaging professional development content here.Leave Us Some FeedbackIf you enjoy our podcasts, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcast or Spotify, and spread the word to your friends to help us get discovered by more people. You can also interact directly with the podcast episodes on Spotify using the new “comment” feature! We'd love to hear what you think. Send us a Text Message to let us know what you think.

How accurate are the social, health, and political issues you see on TV shows and what kind of impact do they actually have in the real world?Tune in for a discussion with Dr. Neal Baer, award-winning writer, producer, and showrunner of popular TV shows like ER, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, Under The Dome, and Designated Survivor.  Guest◼️ Dr. Neal Baer, MDReferences for Our Discussion◼️ Master of Science in Media, Medicine, and Health Program at Harvard Medical School◼️ Let's Talk About It: Neal Baer | Inside the Industry Interview◼️ IMDB Page◼️ Wikipedia Page◼️ Interview with Neal Baer◼️ The Impact of TV's Health Content: A Case Study of ER ViewersHosts & Producers◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®Production Notes◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music RoomSubscribe to the NewsletterSubscribe to The Insight newsletter so you don't miss out on the latest podcast episodes, live events, job skills, learning opportunities, and other engaging professional development content here.Send us a Text Message to let us know what you think.

 With a pen in one hand and a stethoscope in the other, this multi-hyphenate physician, author, award-winning show runner, and television writer and producer, has brought gripping narratives to life on hit TV shows like ER, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, A Gifted Man, Under The Dome, Designated Survivor, and Baking Impossible. Tune in as we welcome Dr. Neal Baer to talk about how he champions medicine and public health through creative media.  Guest◼️ Dr. Neal Baer, MDHosts & Producers◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®Production Notes◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music RoomSubscribe to the NewsletterSubscribe to The Insight newsletter so you don't miss out on the latest podcast episodes, live events, job skills, learning opportunities, and other engaging professional development content here.Send us a Text Message to let us know what you think.

Ever wonder why some movies and TV shows are so powerful and gripping? What makes for a deeply compelling story? Why George Clooney is so popular? Listen as Neal Baer, Hollywood TV writer and producer extraordinaire, talks about the craft and magic of storytelling in a way that will benefit almost everyone — including you.

About this episode: CRISPR technology can edit genetic codes, making it possible to cure people of terrible diseases, among other uses. But its power is not fully understood—even by the scientists and researchers who use it—and the technology far outpaces conversations about ethics and regulations. In this episode: that we know and don't know about CRISPR, and why it's critical for these conversations to happen everywhere from boardrooms to legislative assemblies to film and TV scripts. Guest: Dr. Neil Baer is a lecturer in global health and social medicine at Harvard Medical School, an award-winning television writer and producer, and editor of a new book: The Promise and Peril of CRISPR. Host: Dr. Josh Sharfstein is vice dean for public health practice and community engagement at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a faculty member in health policy, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department. Show links and related content: ‘Who are we to say they shouldn't exist?': Dr. Neal Baer on the threat of CRISPR-driven eugenics—Live Science His baby gene editing shocked ethicists. Now he's in the lab again—NPR Seven diseases CRISPR technology could cure—Labiotech Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on X @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed

Join us on FUTUREPROOF. as we delve into the world of gene editing with Dr. Neal Baer, a distinguished physician and award-winning television producer. In this compelling episode, Dr. Baer discusses his latest book, The Promise and Peril of CRISPR, which explores the transformative potential and ethical dilemmas posed by CRISPR technology.What You'll Learn:The Basics of CRISPR: Understand the science behind this groundbreaking gene-editing technology and its capacity to cure genetic diseases.Ethical Concerns: Explore the moral and ethical implications of editing the human genome, from designer babies to bioweapons.Regulatory Challenges: Hear Dr. Baer's insights on what regulations are needed to prevent misuse of gene-editing technologies.Future Outlooks: Discover the potential long-term consequences of CRISPR on human evolution and societal norms.Public Involvement: Learn about the importance of public engagement in shaping the policies governing genetic modification.Featured Stories:Dr. Baer shares his first-hand experience tackling misinformation and public fear during the anti-vax movement and how it parallels challenges in the CRISPR debate.An examination of the 2020 election "Big Lie" and pandemic conspiracy theories to understand the broader impacts of misinformation on public health and safety.Call to Action:Engage with us through our social media to share your thoughts on how society should navigate the promises and perils of CRISPR. Do you think the benefits outweigh the risks?Subscribe and Review:Loved this discussion? Make sure to subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay tuned for more insightful conversations on FUTUREPROOF.

In this week's show we interview Neal Baer, M.D. an award-winning showrunner, television writer/producer, physician, author and a public health advocate and expert. Apart from ER, also worked on Designated Survivor, snd Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. Today he is the Co-Director of the M.S. in Media, Medicine, and Health Program, at Harvard Medical School. We discuss his new book The Promise and Perils of CRISPR and get into where the tech is at and where it will take us, and the ways we might navigate ethical mindfields. We get sci-fi too - Join us!

As a Harvard trained pediatrician as well as television writer and producer, Neal Baer has particularly interesting take on the moral, policy and ethical challenges of CRISPR gene-editing technology. Baer - He is best known for his work on the television shows Designated Survivor, ER and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - has edited a new collection of essays on The Promise and Peril of CRISPR. It's a critical issue because CRISPR technology allows us to become God in determining what types of humans should and shouldn't exist. And Baer even has a new tv series in the works, appropriately entitled The Edit, about a group of rogue scientists who use CRISPR technology to eliminate a group of supposedly “undesirable” people. Born in 1958 in Denver, Colorado, Neal Baer is an award-winning showrunner, television writer and producer, physician, and author. He is a lecturer on global health and social medicine and the co-director of the master's degree program in Media, Medicine, and Health at Harvard Medical School. He was an executive producer and showrunner for Designated Survivor, Baking Impossible, Under the Dome, and Law & Order: Special Victims...Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

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F Ashley. "Do Trans/Humanists Dream of Electric Tits? CRISPR and Transgender Bioethics" in Neal Baer (ed), Reshaping Human Nature: The Promise and Peril of CRISPR (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2024) Abstract: ​This chapter explores on the possibilities and risks of CRISPR gene editing for trans lives, discussing its potential use in conversion practices and medical transition before offering some reflections on the ethics of hype. For those who believe in a ‘trans gene', CRISPR risks being used as a form of high-tech conversion practices to ‘correct' trans existence. Regardless of its effectiveness in that regard, the spectre of CRISPR highlights lacunas in ethical discussions around conversion practices. CRISPR could more positively be used as a form of high-tech medical transition, helping trans people customize transition-related interventions and better achieve their embodiment goals. However, this prospect is also fraught due to the prevalence of cisnormativity within the medical profession. Rather than loosening gender norms, CRISPR could reinforce them by excluding trans people who do not want to blend in with cisnormative society. CRISPR is hyped. It lets us imagine possibilities that can sustain life as much as destroy it. Given these risks, bioethical engagement with CRISPR should begin by discussing the ethics of hype. Caught in the daydreams of CRISPR's endless possibilities, let us not forget to fight for a better world.  (Link to paper)

A NEW COLLECTION OF ESSAYS IS OFFERING INFORMED PREDICTIONS FOR HOW THE USE OF “CRISPR” TODAY WILL AFFECT LIFE IN THE FUTURE AND HOW THE TECHNOLOGY SHOULD BE REGULATED MOVING FORWARD. WE SPEAK WITH NEAL BAER, M.D., PUBLIC HEALTH ADVOCATE AND AWARD-WINNING EXECUTIVE PRODUCER FOR SHOWS LIKE “LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT” AND THE FORTHCOMING BOOK: “THE PROMISE & PERIL OF CRISPR.”

Cold Case comes in with a cold case, and Olivia's ancient history comes screaming into this week's big-round-numbered installment of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. The old friends who join us this week are a welcome sight. Olivia's personal relationship with an older man alluded to in prior episodes, however, was much less welcome, as everyone around her tells her what she needs to hear while she bafflingly ignores their advice and is a real jerk to an old partner in the process.Music:Divorcio Suave - "Munchy Business"Thanks to our gracious Munchies on Patreon: Jeremy S, Jaclyn O, Amy Z, Nikki B, Diana R, Tony B, Zak B, Barry W, Sara L, Drew D, Nicky R, Stuart, Jacqi B, Natalie T, Robyn S, Isabel P, Christine L, Amy A, Sean M, Jay S, Briley O, Asteria K, Suzanne B, Tim Y, Douglas P, John P, John W, Elia S, Rebecca B, Kevin, Lily, Lucy, Sarah L, and Melsa A - y'all are the best!Be a Munchie, too! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/munchmybensonBe sure to check out our second podcast: Unkind Rewind on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcastsFollow us on: BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Reddit (Adam's Twitter/BlueSky and Josh's Twitter/BlueSky/Letterboxd/Substack)Join our Discord: Munch Casts ServerCheck out Munch Merch: Munch Merch at ZazzleCheck out our guest appearances:Both of us on: FMWL Pod (1st Time & 2nd Time), Storytellers from Ratchet Book Club, Chick-Lit at the Movies talking about The Thin Man, and last but not least on the seminal L&O podcast …These Are Their Stories (Adam and Josh).Josh debating the Greatest Detectives in TV History on The Great Pop Culture Debate Podcast and talking SVU/OC on Jacked Up Review Show.Visit Our Website: Munch My BensonEmail the podcast: munchmybenson@gmail.comNext Week's Episode: Season 12, Episode 1 "Locum"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/munch-my-benson-a-law-order-svu-podcast--5685940/support.

After nearly four months, the Randomizer finally rolled a Neal Baer-era SVU for us to watch, and despite a slow beginning, "Design" really delivers the wild stuff we love. This episode was supposed to star disgraced former President Donald J Trump as a hot piece of genetic material who's disrupting the mortuary sciences industry. Instead it features a laundry list of famous faces with strange backstories. What kind of madness allows the Munchie Boys to say "electroejaculation" 21 times in a single episode? Listen and find out. We also learn some terrible news about Odafin Tutuola's taste in music. Somehow, this is a crossover episode that terminates in Law & Order "Flaw" (S16E2).Sources: Electroejaculation: its technique, neurological implications and uses - PubMedThe Five Most Environmentally Friendly Funeral Alternatives - Eirene CremationsPreimplantation Genetic Testing - ACOGDid 1997 Contain the Two Worst Weeks in Music History? - AV ClubA Burial That Will Freeze Your Corpse and Turn It Into Soil - Atlas ObscuraThe Moral Maze of Using a Dead Man's Sperm - BBCMusic:Divorcio Suave - "Munchy Business"Thanks to our gracious Munchies on Patreon: Jeremy S, Jaclyn O, Amy Z, Nikki B, Diana R, Tony B, Zak B, Barry W, Sara L, Drew D, Nicky R, Stuart, Jacqi B, Natalie T, Robyn S, Isabel P, Christine L, Amy A, Sean M, Jay S, Briley O, Asteria K, Suzanne B, Tim Y, Douglas P, John P, John W, Elia S, Rebecca B, Kevin, Lily, Lucy, and Sarah L - y'all are the best!Be a Munchie, too! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/munchmybensonBe sure to check out our second podcast: Unkind Rewind on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcastsFollow us on: BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Reddit (Adam's Twitter/BlueSky and Josh's Twitter/BlueSky/Letterboxd/Substack)Join our Discord: Munch Casts ServerCheck out Munch Merch: Munch Merch at ZazzleCheck out our guest appearances:Both of us on: FMWL Pod (1st Time & 2nd Time), Storytellers from Ratchet Book Club, Chick-Lit at the Movies talking about The Thin Man, and last but not least on the seminal L&O podcast …These Are There Stories (Adam and Josh).Josh debating the Greatest Detectives in TV History on The Great Pop Culture Debate Podcast and talking SVU/OC on Jacked Up Review Show.Visit Our Website: Munch My BensonEmail the podcast: munchmybenson@gmail.comNext Week's Episode: Season 23, Episode 14 "Video Killed The Radio Star"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/munch-my-benson-a-law-order-svu-podcast--5685940/support.

Getting kicked back into the Pre-History of SVU could have been jarring for the Munchie Boys, but Nocturne had them speculating that it might have served as a blueprint of sorts for the Neal Baer years that episode.lol seems dead-set against ever letting them revisit. Despite not having guest stars who Adam or Josh knew, this episode really ticked all the boxes, landing a tragic story of long-term abuse begetting another cycle of abuse. We were also thrown into a somewhat lengthy discussion of the McMartin preschool trial fed by the Satanic panic of the mid-'80s (and prosecutorial misconduct, overzealous investigators, bunk leading interviewing of hundreds of children, and wildly unprofessional behavior of people in the media who were literally in bed with the prosecution) thanks to a throwaway line from Cragen.Alt Episode Title: Snappies Don't Make Me HappySources:The McMartin Preschool Trial - WikipediaThe McMartin Preschool Abuse Trial: An Account - Famous Trials by Professor Douglas O LinderMusic:Divorcio Suave - "Munchy Business"Thanks to our gracious Munchies on Patreon: Jeremy S, Jaclyn O, Amy Z, Nikki B, Diana R, Tony B, Zak B, Barry W, Sara L, Drew D, Nicky R, Stuart, Jacqi B, Natalie T, Robyn S, Isabel P, Christine L, Amy A, Sean M, Jay S, Briley O, Asteria K, Suzanne B, Tim Y, Douglas P, John P, John W, Elia S, Rebecca B, Kevin, Lily, Lucy, and Sarah L - y'all are the best!Be a Munchie, too! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/munchmybensonBe sure to check out our second podcast: Unkind Rewind on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcastsFollow us on: BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Reddit (Adam's Twitter/BlueSky and Josh's Twitter/BlueSky/Letterboxd/Substack)Join our Discord: Munch Casts ServerCheck out Munch Merch: Munch Merch at ZazzleCheck out our guest appearances:Both of us on: FMWL Pod (1st Time & 2nd Time), Storytellers from Ratchet Book Club, Chick-Lit at the Movies talking about The Thin Man, and last but not least on the seminal L&O podcast …These Are There Stories (Adam and Josh).Josh debating the Greatest Detectives in TV History on The Great Pop Culture Debate Podcast and talking SVU/OC on Jacked Up Review Show.Visit Our Website: Munch My BensonEmail the podcast: munchmybenson@gmail.comNext Week's Episode: Season 24, Episode 4 "The Steps We Cannot Take"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/munch-my-benson-a-law-order-svu-podcast--5685940/support.

It's award season in Hollywood, and it's got the Well, Now team thinking about wellness and the entertainment industry. Can a medical drama really teach us accurate health information? Or is it all just high-stakes surgeries with beautiful actors? Maya and Kavita talk this out with physician, showrunner and Harvard lecturer Neal Baer. He brought powerful, data-supported stories on HIV, emergency contraception, cervical cancer and more to hit cable shows like ER and Law and Order: SVU. If you liked this episode, check out: Breaking Up With Diet Culture Podcast production by Vic Whitley-Berry with editorial oversight by Alicia Montgomery. Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to wellnow@slate.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's award season in Hollywood, and it's got the Well, Now team thinking about wellness and the entertainment industry. Can a medical drama really teach us accurate health information? Or is it all just high-stakes surgeries with beautiful actors? Maya and Kavita talk this out with physician, showrunner and Harvard lecturer Neal Baer. He brought powerful, data-supported stories on HIV, emergency contraception, cervical cancer and more to hit cable shows like ER and Law and Order: SVU. If you liked this episode, check out: Breaking Up With Diet Culture Podcast production by Vic Whitley-Berry with editorial oversight by Alicia Montgomery. Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to wellnow@slate.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's award season in Hollywood, and it's got the Well, Now team thinking about wellness and the entertainment industry. Can a medical drama really teach us accurate health information? Or is it all just high-stakes surgeries with beautiful actors? Maya and Kavita talk this out with physician, showrunner and Harvard lecturer Neal Baer. He brought powerful, data-supported stories on HIV, emergency contraception, cervical cancer and more to hit cable shows like ER and Law and Order: SVU. If you liked this episode, check out: Breaking Up With Diet Culture Podcast production by Vic Whitley-Berry with editorial oversight by Alicia Montgomery. Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to wellnow@slate.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's award season in Hollywood, and it's got the Well, Now team thinking about wellness and the entertainment industry. Can a medical drama really teach us accurate health information? Or is it all just high-stakes surgeries with beautiful actors? Maya and Kavita talk this out with physician, showrunner and Harvard lecturer Neal Baer. He brought powerful, data-supported stories on HIV, emergency contraception, cervical cancer and more to hit cable shows like ER and Law and Order: SVU. If you liked this episode, check out: Breaking Up With Diet Culture Podcast production by Vic Whitley-Berry with editorial oversight by Alicia Montgomery. Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to wellnow@slate.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's award season in Hollywood, and it's got the Well, Now team thinking about wellness and the entertainment industry. Can a medical drama really teach us accurate health information? Or is it all just high-stakes surgeries with beautiful actors? Maya and Kavita talk this out with physician, showrunner and Harvard lecturer Neal Baer. He brought powerful, data-supported stories on HIV, emergency contraception, cervical cancer and more to hit cable shows like ER and Law and Order: SVU. If you liked this episode, check out: Breaking Up With Diet Culture Podcast production by Vic Whitley-Berry with editorial oversight by Alicia Montgomery. Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to wellnow@slate.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's award season in Hollywood, and it's got the Well, Now team thinking about wellness and the entertainment industry. Can a medical drama really teach us accurate health information? Or is it all just high-stakes surgeries with beautiful actors? Maya and Kavita talk this out with physician, showrunner and Harvard lecturer Neal Baer. He brought powerful, data-supported stories on HIV, emergency contraception, cervical cancer and more to hit cable shows like ER and Law and Order: SVU. If you liked this episode, check out: Breaking Up With Diet Culture Podcast production by Vic Whitley-Berry with editorial oversight by Alicia Montgomery. Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to wellnow@slate.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first installment of the Neal Baer era is a doozy, pitting our intrepid SVUs against the defense-industrial complex. In a momentary distraction from family time, which became all too common during his time on the Unit, Elliot Stabler is pulled away from his family--in this case Maureen, a daughter who follows instructions POORLY--for a case in which he literally cannot help but become embroiled. Sure, jurisdiction and the vic's very speculative status as a special victim as it burned to a crisp are real-life hurdles that are completely ignored as Stabler and the Unit dig into the vic's eventually uncovered extremely terrible past.Along the way, we find out that the US government paved the way for an especially odious pedo to victimize innocent youths without any roadblocks or pushback. We also get a Stabler traumatized for the first time and the introduction of one of the most beloved characters in the entire L&O universe. Fun is had amidst the tragic but fairly realistic world in which our victims live.Sources:Historical New York City Crime Date - New York City Police DepartmentKillings in the U.S. are dropping at historic rates. Will anyone notice? - David Lauter, Los Angeles TimesMost people think the U.S. crime rate is rising. They're wrong. - Ken Dilanian, NBC NewsDefund the Police? New York City already did. - Nicole Gelinas, Manhattan InstituteMilitary Spending by Country - World Population ReviewMusic:Divorcio Suave - "Munchy Business"Thanks to our gracious Munchies on Patreon: Jeremy S, Jaclyn O, Amy Z, Nikki B, Whitney C, D Reduble, Tony B, Zak B, Barry W, Karen D, Sara L, Miriam J, Drew D, Nicky R, Stuart, Jacqi B, Natalie T, Robyn S, Isabel P, Christine L, Amy A, Sean M, Jay S, Briley O, Asteria K, Suzanne B, Jason S, Tim Y, Douglas P, and John P - y'all are the best!Be a Munchie, too! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/munchmybensonFollow us on: BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Post, and Reddit (Adam's Twitter/BlueSky and Josh's Twitter/BlueSky/Letterboxd/Substack)Join our Discord: Munch Casts ServerCheck out Munch Merch: Munch Merch at ZazzleCheck out our guest appearances:Both of us on: FMWL Pod (1st Time & 2nd Time), Storytellers from Ratchet Book Club, Chick-Lit at the Movies talking about The Thin Man, and last but not least on the seminal L&O podcast …These Are There Stories (Adam and Josh).Josh debating the Greatest Detectives in TV History on The Great Pop Culture Debate Podcast (BRAND NEW!) and talking SVU/OC on Jacked Up Review Show.Visit Our Website: Munch My BensonEmail the podcast: munchmybenson@gmail.comNext Week's Episode: Season 21, Episode 15 "Swimming with the Sharks"This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5685940/advertisement

A high-period Neal Baer episode which careens wildly from squabbling cub scouts to open-relationship-having MMA legends to racist frat houses and finally to Riker's Island prison gangs educated by one of the absolute legends of alt-country with a healthy dose of our favorite single season star, Chester Lake, thrown in. This SVU goes places none of us could have expected, including having one of the most recognizable guest actors in the episode die in the most disrespectful way possible after a single line of dialogue. It's really something.Sources:Companies say organized retail crime is on the rise, but there's no data to prove it - CNBCMusic:Divorcio Suave - "Munchy Business"Thanks to our gracious Munchies on Patreon: Jeremy S, Jaclyn O, Amy Z, Nikki B, Whitney C, D Reduble, Tony B, Zak B, Barry W, Karen D, Sara L, Miriam J, Drew D, Nicky R, Stuart, Jacqi B, Natalie T, Robyn S, Isabel P, Christine L, Amy A, Sean M, Jay S, Briley O, Asteria K, Suzanne B, Jason S, Tim Y, and Douglas P - y'all are the best!Be a Munchie, too! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/munchmybensonFollow us on: BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Post, and Reddit (Adam's Twitter/BlueSky and Josh's Twitter/BlueSky/Letterboxd/Substack)Join our Discord: Munch Casts ServerCheck out Munch Merch: Munch Merch at ZazzleCheck out our guest appearances:Both of us on: FMWL Pod (1st Time & 2nd Time), Storytellers from Ratchet Book Club, Chick-Lit at the Movies talking about The Thin Man, and last but not least on the seminal L&O podcast …These Are There Stories (Adam and Josh).Josh debating the Greatest Detectives in TV History on The Great Pop Culture Debate Podcast (BRAND NEW!) and talking SVU/OC on Jacked Up Review Show.Visit Our Website: Munch My BensonEmail the podcast: munchmybenson@gmail.comNext Week's Episode: Season 17, Episode 11 "Townhouse Incident"This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5685940/advertisement

We talk to doctor-turned-writer and showrunner Neal Baer.He talks us though his journey on ER, the public service he performs and the lives he has  saved through television.We cover the anti-science movement, the joy of working with execs who give you freedom to be creative and the challenge of transitioning to non-medical shows.Neal tells us how he deals with rejection, making television during Covid and gives inspiring advice to the next generation of writers.

This episode, Kara and Liza recap “Rooftop” (Season 3, Episode 4), the story of Nushawn Williams, and talk with returning guest and SVU superstar, Neal Baer.  SOURCES: The Center for HIV Law and Policy NY Times - 1 NY Times - 2 NY Times - 3 Wikipedia - 1 Wikipedia - 2 WIVB 4 South Coast Today WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: (1) Black AIDS Institute (BAI) - https://blackaids.org/ (2) “Notorious H.I.V.: The Media Spectacle of Nushawn Williams” by Thomas Shevory Next week's episode will be “Pique” (Season 2, Episode 20).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Executive Producers Neal Baer (“Law and Order: SVU”) and Yun Lingner (“Shark Tank”) are creating the TV industry's blueprint for a safe return to work. They talk producing in a bubble, implementing Covid-19 protocols, and how the pandemic has changed the way TV shows are made.

This episode, Liza and Kara cover “Conscience” (Season 6, Episode 6), adolescent murderer Eric M. Smith, and chat with SVU executive producer and showrunner (seasons 2-12), Neal Baer.  SOURCES: CBS News The New York Times Democrat & Chronicle The Steuben Courier Advocate Wikipedia WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: “When Your Child is a Psychopath” - Story by Barbara Bradley Hagerty: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/06/when-your-child-is-a-psychopath/524502/ Next week’s episode will be “Institutional Fail” (Season 17, Episode 4).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest #1--Our first guest is NY Times Best-Selling author Eoin Colfer, who will be calling in all the way from his beautiful country of Ireland to chat about his latest Artemis Fowl book series DENY ALL CHARGES. It's been a banner year for the internationally acclaimed author, as he saw his Artemis Fowl book series come to life as a movie series in June with the Walt Disney Studios. GUEST #2 --- Dr. Neal Baer…has a dual career that is truly remarkable and admirable. Neal Baer, MD…Earlier this month dr. Baer conducted a seminar series for Harvard Medical School’s Department of Global Health and Social Medicine - COVID-19 Seminar Series called Science is Just Another Opinion.  But on the other hand, he's also an award-winning prominent TV showrunner/writer. Dr. Baer most recently served as Executive Producer and Showrunner of Netflix’s hit show Designatedd Survivor.  He was also Executive Producer of the hit NBC television series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit from 2000—2011…where he oversaw all aspects of producing and writing the show, with a budget of $100 million…And He is currently developing the new genetic thriller-drama The Edit

We talk about Season 2 Episode 9 “Pixies.” Our talk revolves around Neal Baer’s start with the show and some of his early criticisms, a guest star with connections to Pittsburgh and New York, Cragen and Fin one-liners, a good example of a retail worker, Mama Jay, Fin’s charisma, Olivia dealing with the younger daughter to get information, Maureen being 15, a big continuity issue within the episode, Laurie being fairly smart, some lack of effort on the writing, and more!

208 is when Neal Baer comes on the scene as showrunner. We discuss the episode “Taken”. Some of the topics that come up are Neal’s background, Crissy roasts Jordan, grifters, chicken costume, Calling Fin Ice T, fashion in the opening, Olivia’s hair, Jordan’s facial hair, Crissy looking at it different on second viewing, Munch and Fin’s photo op, Munch puns, crying with one tear, did this hotel not do background checks, the hotel manager, the 180 the episode takes at the end and Runaway Bride.

ITVT/TVOT is pleased to present another episode of “Televisionation,” our new video/audio podcast exploring the advanced/interactive-TV industry in the Coronavirus/Covid-19 Era.This episode features Neal Baer, a prominent pediatrician and television writer/producer, known both for his work in medicine and on such shows as “ER,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” and “Designated Survivor.”Among other things, he discusses his television work, which includes an uncannily prescient “Designated Survivor” storyline about a pandemic, as well as a new project, “The Edit,” which explores CRISPR technology; talks about the difficulty of producing shows during social distancing and describes some innovative ways that the industry has found to address that difficulty; and explains how his work in television reflects his interests and passions in medicine.(Note: If you would like to share your thoughts on how the Coronavirus/Covid-19 crisis will change the TV and advertising industries, and tell us what your company—or you yourself—are doing to prepare for this new reality, please contact us at tracyswedlow@gmail.com.)http://itvt.com/subscribe for updateshttp://tvotshow.com/televisionation for more

Neal Baer - Show Runner, Law and Order SVU, Welcome to Chechnya - Neal Baer is an Executive Producer or "Showrunner" with an incredible pedigree. But, before he dominated the world as a showrunner he was a doctor who earned his medical degree at Harvard; underachiever.  As a showrunner, his career started when his childhood friend John Wells, also a hyper-successful showrunner, suggested that Neal join him in working on China Beach. Then it was ER, and then, Law and Order SVU 20+ years later Neal is one of the biggest names in TV.  Neal's current show Designated Survivor, starring Keifer Sutherland, has a pandemic storyline. Instead of COVID-19 which comes from animals, this pandemic comes from a CRISPR (CRISPR is a real thing you should read up on what it is and how it can be used) created pathogen that is unleashed on the world.   Watch Designated Survivor on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/80113647 Hat Tip to from NAMM for setting Pete A Turner up for this episode. You'll enjoy this new podcast episode with one of Hollywood's most successful Producers. HaikuThe birth of diseaseTruth is stranger than fictionDid they use CRISPRAnthony Zuiker https://youtu.be/F0bSYDuHea8​Krista Vernoff https://youtu.be/QMBbZ6Ib2_oTony Tost https://youtu.be/7JUOJkqT6nI Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD. www.savethebrave.org​ Executive Producer/Host/Intro: Pete A. Turner https://youtu.be/mYoUxRJzXcA  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev ​ ​​​ The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of topics. Get in contact with Pete at www.peteaturner.com www.breakitdownshow.com

Neal Baer, exec producer and showrunner on Netflix drama Designated Survivor, talks about the science that informed the final season's pandemic plot line, genetic technology that could unleash something worse than Covid-19, and the changes sweeping Hollywood as a result of the current crisis.

Neal Baer is an American pediatrician and television writer and producer. He talks about his work on the latest season of Designated Survivor, where the plot line has an uncanny resemblance to events happening in the world today.

The Pediatrician Who Promotes Public Health Awareness Through Writing for TV Shows (0:34)Guest: Neal Baer, Pediatrician and Writer for TV Shows, ER, Law & Order: SUV, and Designated Survivor. Both Law & Order : SVU and ER were shows written and produced for a long time by Neal Baer who also ran Designated Survivor on Netflix. But here's what's especially interesting about Dr. Baer – yes, doctor. He's a pediatrician who makes a point of weaving important public health messages into the shows he works on whenever he can. (Originally aired 7/18/2019) Seniors Are at Higher Risk for Suicide. Watch for the Five Ds (18:25)Guest: Yeates Conwell, MD, Director of Geriatric Psychiatry, Co-Director, Center for the Study and Prevention of Suicide, University of RochesterAs Baby Boomers reach their golden years, the risk of suicide among seniors is a growing concern. Americans 85 years and older have one of the highest suicides rates of any age group. (Originally aired 9/3/19) About Fresh Puts Grocery Stores on Wheels to Fight Food Deserts (35:14)Guest: Annika Morgan Is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of About Fresh There's a nonprofit in Boston that loads up school buses with fresh produce and sells it at a discount in neighborhoods that lack grocery stores. Doctors in the community even hand out gift cards for the fruits-and-veggies-school-bus to patients who need a healthier diet. They're literally prescribing food as medicine. (Originally aired 10/1/2019) True Color – Where Do Colors Come From Naturally? (50:43)Guest: Keith Recker, Editor and Founder of HAND/EYE Magazine, Author of “True Colors: World Masters of Natural Dyes and Pigment”If a piece of clothing is made with natural colors and fibers, it's probably brown right? Or maybe rust-colored? Natural colors just aren't anywhere near as vibrant as the yellow and pinks and reds and blue dyes made by scientists in laboratories. That's certainly what Keith Recker thought as an executive at Saks Fifth Avenue. When a natural dye expert told him she could make any color he could want for the store's luxurious racks from completely natural sources, Recker says he nodded politely and changed the subject. Then the natural dyer proved him wrong. (Originally aired 8/14/2019) The Science Behind Artificial and Natural Flavoring (1:08:59)Guest: Gene Ahlborn, Professor of Food Science, Toxicology, and Flavor Chemistry, Brigham Young UniversityWhen I see “all natural flavors” on a food label, I imagine that means the thing is flavored only by its main ingredients. So if it's apple juice, then it's flavored by actual apples. But that's not how flavoring works in the processed food industry. In fact, the difference between “natural” and “artificial” is not nearly as big as you'd think. (Originally aired 9/4/2019) Ads Can Make Us Mad—Which Is Sometimes the Point (1:22:30)Guest: Mark Bartholomew, Professor of Law, University of BuffaloIHOP or the International House of Pancakes caused a big stir about two years ago when it changed its name to IHOB - the International House of Burgers. Pancake fans went a little nuts at the betrayal. But it was just a marketing stunt. IHOP wanted to make people mad. This is a growing trend in advertising. (Originally Aired 8/6/2019)

Neal Baer pediatrician and writer for TV shows, ER, Law & Order: SUV, and Designated Survivor on health and storytelling.Yeates Conwell, Univ of Rochester, on senior suicide. Annika Morgan of About Fresh on bringing produce to underserved neighborhoods. Keith Recker, author of “True Colors: World Masters of Natural Dyes and Pigment” on true color. Gene Ahlborn, Brigham Young Univ, on natural flavors. Mark Bartholomew of Univ of Buffalo on ads that made us mad.

In 2017, the journal Perspectives in Biology and Medicine published a pair of articles arguing in favor of a tax on soda. The two authors - Dr. Neal Baer, a television writer and producer and a pediatrician, and Dr. John Maa, a San Francisco-based surgeon - provide a concise history of the obesity epidemic and its connection to the consumption of soda in their articles. They joined us for separate interviews about the issue and why they feel tackling the problem of soda is important to the health of Americans.

Neal Baer is an award-winning television writer and producer—and a Harvard Medical School-trained pediatrician (MD ’96). Through his pioneering work on hit shows such as ER and Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, as well as his leadership in connecting media producers with doctors and scientists, Baer has helped shape public perceptions of medicine, illness and health disparities, with a special focus on issues that disproportionately affect LGBTQ communities. In this month’s podcast, Baer recounts his unconventional journey and explains how storytelling is central to being both a writer and a doctor. Along the way, he reveals how medical school inadvertently prepared him to be an executive producer. Baer is an adjunct professor at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and a part-time lecturer on global health and social medicine at HMS.

Dr. Neal Baer is a pediatrician, researcher and director at UCLA’s Global Media Center for Social Impact. He explores what scientists, public health advocates, and policy makers must continue to do today to address obesity, food insecurity, and other public health challenges of our time. He also talks about the role big corporations have in the global obesity problem, and their economic benefit from creating goods that perpetuate the obesity problem. Series: "UCSF Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 33234]

Dr. Neal Baer is a pediatrician, researcher and director at UCLA's Global Media Center for Social Impact. He explores what scientists, public health advocates, and policy makers must continue to do today to address obesity, food insecurity, and other public health challenges of our time. He also talks about the role big corporations have in the global obesity problem, and their economic benefit from creating goods that perpetuate the obesity problem. Series: "UCSF Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 33234]

Dr. Neal Baer is a pediatrician, researcher and director at UCLA’s Global Media Center for Social Impact. He explores what scientists, public health advocates, and policy makers must continue to do today to address obesity, food insecurity, and other public health challenges of our time. He also talks about the role big corporations have in the global obesity problem, and their economic benefit from creating goods that perpetuate the obesity problem. Series: "UCSF Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 33234]

Dr. Neal Baer is a pediatrician, researcher and director at UCLA’s Global Media Center for Social Impact. He explores what scientists, public health advocates, and policy makers must continue to do today to address obesity, food insecurity, and other public health challenges of our time. He also talks about the role big corporations have in the global obesity problem, and their economic benefit from creating goods that perpetuate the obesity problem. Series: "UCSF Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 33234]

Today's Guest: Neal Baer, executive producer "Law & Order: SVU" Law & Order SVU Ultimate Collection Seasons 1-15, Mariska Hargitay, Christopher Meloni. Order your copy today by clicking on the DVD set above! The Law & Order television franchise has passed through numerous stages over its two decades on the air at NBC. There was innovation, as in the split show format of the original; shock, as in the horrible nature of some of the crimes depicted; expansion, as in the addition of series such as “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” and “Law & Order: Criminal Intent”; ubiquity, as in, “isn’t there anything on besides these doggone crime shows”; and, finally, respect, as in Mariska Hargitay winning the 2006 Emmy Award for Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Neal Baer, showrunner, Law and Order: SVU Kill Switch by Neal Baer and Jonathan Greene, Mr. Media Interviews NEAL BAER podcast excerpt: "The secret of the show's success? I think it's the teaming of Mariska Hargitay and Chris Meloni. I think they're the longest running team in drama; Ozzie & Harriet beat them in comedy—they ran for 14 years. They've got great chemistry. Chris represents the rage we feel about the crimes and Mariska represents the empathy we feel toward the victims."  That’s all the stuff that you and my wife see when you watch hour after hour of “Law & Order.” But what goes on behind the scenes? That’s what I hope to discover from today’s guest, Dr. Neal Baer, the executive producer of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” Dr. Baer is a real medical doctor with a degree from Harvard; he interned at Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles and, more germane to a discussion of TV, he was on the original writing staff of “ER,” eventually rising to the position of executive producer. Neal Baer Facebook • IMDB • Wikipedia • Twitter • Killswitch The Millionaire's Convenient Arrangementby Jane Peden. Order your copy today by clicking on the book cover above!     The Party Authority in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland!

Episode 62: Medic2Medic Podcast goes Hollywood this week. Dr. Neal Baer is a pediatrician and television writer who combines his passion for medicine and storytelling. Prior to his work as Executive Producer and Showrunner for Under the Dome, Dr. Baer was Executive Producer and Showrunner of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit for eleven seasons. Dr. Baer was also a Writer and Producer of the NBC hit series ER for its first seven seasons, where he received five Emmy nominations as a producer and two for writing.We discuss how he goes from Medical School to ER. We talk a lot about ER and how the ideas for that show came about and how the medicine goes from the written pages to the actors and how it looks so real. Dr. Baer gives an inside look on how medicine and TV work.

Television and film stories can entertain, but they are also often one of the driving forces behind many social movements. This session will explore the power of emotional storytelling to shape our ideas, behaviors, and in some cases policy — examining compelling case studies of effective television shows and documentary films that have shifted behaviors and policy. What is the responsibility of storytellers to find creative ways to include social issues into their content that will be both educational and entertaining. What resources exist for storytellers to learn about issues so they are able to accurately portray them in stories? What role do networks and studios play in supporting these stories in a meaningful way? Neal Baer, Darnell Strom, Brian Knappenberger

TV writer and producer Neal Baer is known for his gay-friendly storylines. Now, he's come out of the closet in his 50's. And a famous video store hopes to go nonprofit to keep its doors open.

Going Home In this episode of The Under The Dome Podcast I discuss the seventh episode of season 2 titled “Going Home” that aired on August 11th 2014 on CBS. I go over some recent news regarding the show and talk about it's ratings. In my episode discussion I talk about Barblie’s search for Sam’s body and his decent into the mysterious pit. I talk about Jim’s actions after receiving the news about Sam and Barbie. I discuss the happenings in Zenith and what they mean for Chester’s Mill. and I go over the discovery by the four hands with the mini egg. I close out this episode with some listeners feedback. Please check out this week's sponsor Audible and sign up for a free trial to receive an audiobook of your choice. If you are enjoying this podcast please leave me a review on iTunes in order to help others discover it. I'd like to thank all those who have subscribed to this podcast and encourage you to join the discussion by sending in your feedback by calling 805-910-7656 or by e-mailing me at feedback@solotalkmedia.com. Links discussed in this episode: Interview with Neal Baer

Thomas Lennon (co-creator, Reno 911; Night at the Museum; @midnight) and Neal Baer (showrunner, Under the Dome; ER; Law & Order: SVU). Recorded live at the Nerdist space at Petco Park during San Diego ComicCon, on July 24, 2014.

A former intern who sued Fox speaks out about what he calls "wage theft." Brian K. Vaughn and Neal Baer of CBS's "Under the Dome."

7 Time Emmy-nominated Executive Producer/Writer Neal Baer (Under The Dome, Law & Order: SVU, ER…) & Writer/Director Matthew Cooke (How to Make Money Selling Drugs, Teenage Paparrazo...) join us on The Matthew Aaron Show Wednesday (7/3) as we broadcast LIVE from Taste Chicago in Burbank starting at 4pm PT.   Neal will be with us live to discuss his impressive career as well as his new series UNDER THE DOME which premiered on June 24th to a whopping 13 million viewers, making it the highest rated summer debut of any TV series on any network since 2007. Under the Dome airs Monday nights on CBS.   Matthew took some time to tape an interview with Matt last week to discuss his new documentary HOW TO MAKE MONEY SELLING DRUGS which offers viewers an insider's guide to the violent but extremely lucrative drug industry. Told from the perspective of former drug dealers, and featuring interviews with rights advocates Russell Simmons, Susan Sarandon, David Simon (creator of “The Wire”) and many more. How to Make Money Selling Drugs is currently playing in select theaters with more cities being added over the coming weeks and is available on Video On Demand.   Show starts at 4pm PT (6pm CT / 7pm ET). Stop on by Taste Chicago and experience the show in person, otherwise you can stream it from our website or subscribe for free and download it on iTunes. You can also listen on the go on your Android/iPhone/iPad device via Stitcher. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

“Under the Dome”, which premieres Monday, June 24 10:00 ET/PT on CBS, is based on Stephen King’s bestselling novel about a small town that is suddenly and inexplicably sealed off from the rest of the world by a massive transparent dome. “Under the Dome” stars Mike Vogel, Rachelle Lefevre, Dean Norris, Natalie Martinez, Britt Robertson, Alexander Koch, Colin Ford, Nicholas Strong, Jolene Purdy and Aisha Hinds. One of the producers and showrunner of this series is Neal Baer. Neal has helped to produce hit TV series such as “ER” and “Law and Order: SVU.” Not only did he make a name for himself in Hollywood, but he also received graduated from Harvard Medical School. I sat down to chat with Neal to talk about “Under the Dome” and how it was to work with Stephen King. Plus we talked a bit about his time on “ER.”

On Wednesday, July 12, more than 130 WGAw showrunners took over the Wilshire Ballroom at the Beverly Hilton Hotel for the inaugural Showrunners’ Dinner. Click To PlayWGAW Showrunners' Dinner 2007On Wednesday, July 12, more than 130 WGAw showrunners took over the Wilshire Ballroom at the Beverly Hilton Hotel for the inaugural Showrunners’ Dinner. The dinner, hosted by the WGAw and pre-eminent showrunners Neal Baer, John Bowman, Steven Bochco, Carlton Cuse, Greg Daniels, Jeff Melvoin, Carol Mendelsohn, Shonda Rhimes, Shawn Ryan and John Wells, was part of the Guild’s new approach to its membership. The event, planned and supported by the WGAw Board of Directors, WGAw President Patric M. Verrone and the Member Services Department, was conceived to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of members who have attained the position of showrunner Arguably the busiest people in Hollywood (or New York, or Chicago... or anywhere else television is written and produced), the showrunners had an opportunity to see old friends, colleagues, former co-workers and people known only by reputation. While they took every opportunity to meet and greet each other, they also listened as Patric Verrone began the evening with his humorous—and inspirational—opening remarks.After the dinner, Carlton Cuse, Lost showrunner, shared his experiences and success in getting the network to accept that the writing of Lost mobisodes be covered by the WGAw. Recognizing that many showrunners will be, or are already, facing similar issues with the networks, Cuse offered to assist them in negotiating this issue; his proposal was met with applause. Carol Mendelsohn then took the podium to speak about product integration, which is a far cry from the product placement everyone is used to, and something that can sneak up on the busy showrunner focused on getting the shows written and shot. Interim Executive Director David Young talked about the issues currently facing the Guild and how important it is that every member be involved with Guild actions. Many in the audience later remarked that they felt both informedand motivated after hearing Young’s remarks.