A Shot in the Arm Podcast
Welcome to A Shot In The Arm Podcast, where we take a deep dive into the heart of global health. Since our launch in 2019, we've released over 150 episodes that illuminate the intersection of innovation and equity in healthcare. Join me, your host Ben Plumley—a global infectious disease strategist and passionate HIV advocate, along with our expert team of co-hosts, as we engage in compelling, character-driven conversations with a diverse array of guests from around the world. Together, we explore the intricate connections between everyday lives and biomedical research, tackling pressing issues like pandemic preparedness, climate disruption, and the impact of conflict. Tune in as we uncover the stories and insights that shape our collective health narrative, making complex topics both entertaining and accessible. Let's embark on this journey to improve lives, one episode at a time!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 174
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Communities Deploy AI to Expand Affordable Healthcare with Solange Baptiste ITPC Executive Director
Host Ben Plumley is joined by Solange Baptiste of ITPC, an influential non-profit expert in strengthening healthcare access in developing countries, employing the strengths and minimizing the risks o…
00:51:14 |
Thu 15 May 2025
Rewarding Undetectability to End HIV with SHINE's Co-Founder & CEO Mackenzie Copley
Ben revisits the application of innovation to deliver healthcare transformation – this time the merging technology with social science to reward undetectability in the fight against HIV. We meet Mac…
00:41:23 |
Tue 13 May 2025
Breaking! Yvette Raphael receives the AAAS Mani L Bhaumik Breakthrough Award
In this special episode of A Shot in the Arm podcast, hosts Ben Plumley and Yvette Raphael share the exciting news of Yvette receiving the Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough Award from the American Associa…
00:38:16 |
Thu 08 May 2025
Be a Man about it: Redefining Healthy Masculinity with Kenyan Celebrity Anto NeoSoul
Ben Plumley is joined by musician, DJ, and influencer Anto NeoSoul to explore the evolving concept of masculinity in the 21st century. Reflecting on their personal experiences and societal observatio…
00:50:28 |
Tue 06 May 2025
Resilience and Realignment: Preventing Global Infectious Disease with AVAC’s Mitchell Warren
Mitchell Warren, AVAC's Executive Director, joins Ben to scope out a forward-looking infectious disease prevention strategy. It is urgently needed, amidst political and economic turmoil caused by t…
00:49:24 |
Thu 01 May 2025
Kennedy vs. Braidwood: ACA Free Prevention Services Go Back to the Supreme Court
In this episode of A Shot in the Arm podcast, Ben Plumley discusses an ongoing potentially highly significant legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act with Eric Waskowicz, Senior Policy Manager at …
00:31:48 |
Sat 19 Apr 2025
AI and the Future of Healthcare: Innovation and Transformation with Prof. Eyal Zimlichman
In this episode of A Shot in the Arm Podcast, Ben Plumley talks with Professor Eyal Zimlichman, Chief Transformation Officer and Chief Innovation Officer for the Sheba Medical Center in Israel. They …
00:39:02 |
Tue 01 Apr 2025
Global Health Diplomats - Is Trump's Global Health Strategy Emerging?
Join Eric Goosby and Ben Plumley as they delve into the latest global health news coming out of Washington DC, including funding cuts from the US government to key international health programs, whet…
00:49:09 |
Fri 28 Mar 2025
Impact of US Aid Cuts on South Africa's Healthcare
In this episode of A Shot in the Arm Podcast, hosts Yvette Raphael and Ben Plumley discuss the resilience of South Africa's healthcare system amidst U.S. aid cuts, particularly through USAID and PEPF…
00:34:52 |
Mon 24 Mar 2025
Global Health Diplomats - The Fight to Keep Global Health Alive
Hosted by
Ben Plumley & Professor Ambassador Eric Goosby
Episode Summary
In this episode of Global Health Diplomats, Ben Plumley and Eric Goosby take a hard look at the state of global health in the…
00:49:11 |
Sat 08 Mar 2025
Are We Living in a Coup Yet?
Hosts: Ben Plumley, Yvette Raphael
Guest: Gregg Gonsalves
Recorded in: Tembisa Mall, Greater Johannesburg, South Africa & New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Welcome to the first A Shot in the Arm podcast …
00:49:19 |
Sun 09 Feb 2025
Global Health Diplomats | Two weeks of Trump: Our Reaction
Global Health Diplomats | Two weeks of Trump: Our Reaction
Welcome to Global Health Diplomats, a special project of A Shot in the Arm Podcast, brought to you with the support of the John Martin Found…
00:46:29 |
Sat 01 Feb 2025
Global Health Diplomats: HIV Isn’t Over - Pressing Needs in Biomedical Innovation Post 2030
Co-hosts Ben Plumley and Ambassador Eric Goosby press the case for continued major investments in biomedical innovation to treat, diagnose, prevent and ultimately cure HIV disease.
While excited by …
00:52:24 |
Mon 20 Jan 2025
Looking Ahead: Global Health in 2025
In this first episode of 2025, A Shot in the Arm Podcast host Ben Plumley explores the major global health challenges and opportunities for the year ahead. He covers topics like politics in global he…
00:20:28 |
Mon 06 Jan 2025
The Future of the Global HIV Response: A Post-World AIDS Day Reflection
A Shot in the Arm Podcast is proud to bring you another installment of Global Health Diplomats! In this compelling episode, co-hosts Ben Plumley and Eric Goosby dive deep into the future trajectory o…
00:56:31 |
Mon 09 Dec 2024
World AIDS Day 2024: Human Rights In Action Against HIV
Episode Title: World AIDS Day 2024: Human Rights In Action Against HIV
Guests:
Hon. Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, Deputy Minister Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities, South Africa
Dr. Mandeep Dha…
00:32:24 |
Sun 01 Dec 2024
2024 UNAIDS World AIDS Day Report: The Rights Way to End the Epidemic?
Episode Title:
2024 UNAIDS World AIDS Day Report: The Rights Way to End the Epidemic?
Host: Ben Plumley, Global Health Strategist
Guest: Christine Stegling, Deputy Executive Director, UNAIDS
Episod…
00:47:24 |
Fri 29 Nov 2024
Ebola, Bombs, and Migrants: A Conversation with Dr. Joanne Liu
Title: Ebola, Bombs, and Migrants: A conversation with Dr. Joanne Liu
Host: Ben Plumley
Guest: Dr. Joanne Liu, Pediatric Emergency Physician and Former International President of Médecins Sans Fronti…
00:53:03 |
Mon 18 Nov 2024
Integrating Diagnostics for Global Health Equity with Dr. Ben LaBrot
Ben Plumley sits down with Dr. Benjamin LaBrot to discuss innovation and equity in global health diagnostics, focusing on diagnostics' pivotal role in addressing HIV Disease. The conversation covers …
00:47:44 |
Mon 11 Nov 2024
Post Election Blues & Reds
In this episode, Ben reflects on the recent US Presidential Election and its implications for democracy and global health. Key points discussed include:
Democracy in Action: The election showcased …
00:04:59 |
Thu 07 Nov 2024
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