Robert Herriman Podcasts

In the highlands of Papua New Guinea in the 1950s and 60s it was noticed that people (mostly women) of the Fore tribe were dying of what was originally thought to be a genetic disorder since it happened among family members. The disease stole away the affected person’s ability to talk, walk and eat and to eventually die a shivering death. We now know that this was kuru –a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) or prion disease, same as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, mad cow disease in cattle, scrapie in sheep and chronic wasting seen in elk. Joining me today to talk about the fascinating story of kuru is Chandana Bala. Chandy is the President of Global Insight Advisory Network and writes on the intersection of healthcare and technology. She is also a frequent writer for Gideon Informatics.

People who are regular cannabis users are at an increased risk of experiencing complications after surgery, according to a study by researchers with UTHealth Houston. The study was published in a recent issue of JAMA Surgery. Joining me to talk about cannabis use disorder and the findings of the study is Paul Potnuru, MD. Dr Potnuru is the assistant professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and the first author of the study.

7 locally transmitted malaria cases have been reported in the US (Texas and Florida), a first in quite a few years. The species of malaria has been identified as Plasmodium vivax, one of 5 plasmodium species that can infect humans. What is malaria?, what is Plasmodium vivax, how important is this transmission and how to prevent it? These and other questions will be posed to my guest today. Joining me today is Brian Grimberg, PhD. Dr. Grimberg is an Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and a prominent malaria researcher.

Summer vacation is upon us and many Americans will be traveling domestically and internationally. Travel can unfortunately also be linked to infectious diseases. My guest today warns the public of five infectious diseases to keep an eye on during summer travel. Joining me on the show is Luis Ostrosky, MD. Dr. Ostrosky is a professor of medicine and epidemiology and chief of infectious diseases at UTHealth Houston.

Prices, money, the boom-bust cycle, inflation–what do these things and other terms in economics really mean? On today’s show, I want to bring to the audience some economic literacy. Joining me today to do that is Per Bylund, PhD, Dr Bylund is a Senior Fellow of the Mises Institute and Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Johnny D. Pope Chair in the School of Entrepreneurship in the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University, and an Associate Fellow of the Ratio Institute in Stockholm. He is also the author of the new book, How to Think about the Economy: A Primer

The World Health Organization announced last month that The West African country of Benin has eliminated the neglected tropical disease, trachoma as a public health problem. Joining me today to talk about trachoma and the achievement in Benin is Stephanie Palmer. Stephanie is the trachoma technical advisor for the global organization, FHI 360.

Two countries in Africa, on opposite sides of the continent–Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania, have been battling Marburg Virus Disease outbreaks since February and March, respectively. Marburg has had a fatality rate as high as 88%, but with lessons learned from prior outbreaks and epidemics, those rates are dropping. My guest today says “Without question, lives are being saved today in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania and neighboring countries, thanks to lessons we learned during the Ebola outbreak in Western Africa during the 2015-16 epidemic.” Today we look at Marburg virus and techniques employed that have prevented the spread of the disease and saved lives. Joining me today is Gene Olinger, PhD, Dr Olinger is the Chief Science Advisor for MRIGlobal.

In 2020: The 28th President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson, has come under fire for his racist history once again, and this time Princeton University will be removing his name from the School of Public and International Affairs. In this video, I look at how Princeton has responded and how they responded 5 years ago. I take a brief look at his racist history but then go on to look at the damage his interventionist foreign policy, his expansion on government power and the trampling of civil liberties during Wilson's two terms in the White House.

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) not only causes shortness of breath and palpitations but puts patients at increased risk of stroke. When medication or other treatments fail to relieve symptoms, cardiologists increasingly perform a catheter ablation procedure. A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology shows the procedure is successful in most patients, with few side effects. Joining me today to talk about AFib, medication treatments, cardiac ablation and the recent study is Peter R. Kowey, MD. Dr Kowey is a professor of medicine and clinical pharmacology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and the William Wikoff Smith Chair in Cardiovascular Research. In addition, Dr Kowey is the senior author of the study–Initial Findings From the National Cardiovascular Data Registry of Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Procedures https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0735109723000219?via%3Dihub

The first country-wide mass drug administration in the world for the treatment of scabies is happening in the Solomon Islands. The World Scabies Program is spearheading the mass drug administration (MDA) program with the Solomon Islands’ Ministry of Health, which will deliver ivermectin to the whole population, with few exceptions. Joining me today from Australia to discuss scabies, the MDA and the situation in the Pacific is Sarah Andersson. Sarah is the Program Manager with the World Scabies Program, Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Victoria, Australia.

Author of the book, How to Read the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, Paul Skousen joined me to talk about all things pertaining to these documents. Why read them? How to read them? What are the different purposes? and other questions are explored.

Cholera is a major public health concern in many parts of the world. We see large numbers today in Africa and South Asia. We’ve seen massive outbreaks in Haiti and Yemen over the past decade. Joining me today to talk about cholera and the situation we are in now across the globe is Peter Gilligan, PhD, Dr. Gilligan is the former Director of the Clinical Microbiology-Immunology Laboratories at the University of North Carolina Hospitals. Cholera in Times of Chaos https://asm.org/Articles/2023/March/Cholera-in-Times-of-Chaos Outbreak News Today http://outbreaknewstoday.com/

On this show, I talk to the author of the book, The Naked Socialist, Paul Skousen. What is socialism? What is the history with socialism and force? What happened in Jamestown? and the discussion of rights and more are discussed in the interview.

US Term limits has written on their website: Congress was meant to be a citizen legislature. Our representatives were supposed to go to Washington, serve for a short time, then return to live under the laws they made. This vision has been lost. Congress is now a haven for career politicians who put their own power, perks and privileges ahead of public service. Even worse, they are impossible to unseat thanks to cozy connections with lobbyists and special interests. This broken system needs repair. So why term limits ( as if I have to ask) and what is being done today to build the momentum for a national term limits amendment proposal convention? Joining me is Executive Director of U.S. Term Limits, Nick Tomboulides to discuss this topic in more detail

We hear the people in the press, politicians, college professors and the chattering political class claim this is constitutional or this is unconstitutional while they continually promote an increase in the size and power of the federal government. Is what they say and write in line with the Constitution and the intent of the framers? Joining me to look at the Constitution is Mike Maharrey. Mike is the national communications director for the Tenth Amendment Center and the managing editor of the SchiffGold website. He is also the author of several books including Constitution Owner's Manual: The Real Constitution Politicians Don't Want You to Know About

Joining me to tell his personal story of dealing with a family member with marijuana (cannabis) induced psychosis is author of the book, Gone to Pot: Cannabis--What every parent needs to know, Terry Hammond. In addition to telling his personal story, Terry talks about the active ingredient in marijuana, THC, it's effect on the brain, research describing the link between marijuana use and mental health issues like psychosis and much more.

Nick Tomboulides from US Term Limits shares a funny story about Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and term limits

America is at a critical crossroads both internationally and domestically, according to today's guest. The plain and simple truth is America's future is "at risk". In his new book, America in 2040, author David Walker asks: Will we still be a superpower? It depends on many things, but we must get our house in order. Walker says current international and domestic policy paths need to be reviewed and revised. The book is designed to show us a way forward to create a better life for current and future generations of Americans. Joining me today is the author of the book, America in 2040: Still a superpower? and former US Comptroller General, David Walker. America in 2040: Still a Superpower? A Pathway to Success https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1665500840/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1665500840&linkCode=as2&tag=outbre-20&linkId=2bb09fef6f397a77cb8d923e5dd120d4 Comeback America: Turning the Country Around and Restoring Fiscal Responsibility https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1400068606/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1400068606&linkCode=as2&tag=outbre-20&linkId=e5fb3472fc74cb2eb237ca1415f7a664 #superpower #books #nationaldebt Tampa Dispatch http://www.tampadispatch.com/

President of the Jordan Smelski Foundation for Amoeba Awareness, Steve Smelski, joins me to tell his story and discuss the amoeba, Naegleria fowleri. Jordan Smelski Foundation for Amoeba Awareness https://jordansmelskifoundation.org/ Outbreak News Today http://outbreaknewstoday.com/ #naegleriafowleri #parasites #braineatingamoeba Follow on social media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/infectiousdiseasenews Twitter https://twitter.com/bactiman63

A “bottlenecker” is a person who advocates for the creation or perpetuation of government regulation, particularly an occupational license, to restrict entry into his or her occupation, thereby accruing an economic advantage without a benefit to consumers. On today’s show, I want to look at bottleneckers, in particular occupation licensure. Joining me today is the director of strategic research at the Institute for Justice and a professor at the University of Colorado and the co-author of a very important book–Bottleneckers: Gaming the Government for Power and Private Profit–Dick Carpenter, PhD. Tampa Dispatch http://www.tampadispatch.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tampadispatch/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tampa_dispatch This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we'll receive a small commission: Bottleneckers: Gaming the Government for Power and Private Profit https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1594039070/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1594039070&linkCode=as2&tag=outbre-20&linkId=4da78b3ac93d4bfb72a016bb8648dfd8 #occupationallicensure #bottleneckers

The Electoral College–many groups have tried and are trying to change it. The topic became alive again in 2016 with the electoral victory of Donald Trump, while Hillary Clinton received the popular vote edge. What does the Constitution say? What did the Framers say? How has it worked? And what is the National Popular Vote? Joining me to take a deeper look at the Electoral College is Trent England, Trent is the director of the Save Our States project at the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs and an attorney. Tampa Dispatch http://www.tampadispatch.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tampadispatch/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tampa_dispatch This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we'll receive a small commission: Why We Need the Electoral College https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1684510139/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1684510139&linkCode=as2&tag=outbre-20&linkId=6b89f2857642dbe73705aee3d27a4146 How to Read the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence: A Simple Guide to Understanding the Constitution of the United States https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KMOSTOW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01KMOSTOW&linkCode=as2&tag=outbre-20&linkId=d9327d2962bf75dbd36c047edf6d0e9c #electoralcollege #constitution #NationalPopularVote

On this show, I talk to Professor of Economics at Frostburg State University in Maryland, William Anderson, PhD about the history, the economics and the massive government intrusion associated with the Green New Deal proposed by Representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. Tampa Dispatch http://www.tampadispatch.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tampadispatch/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tampa_dispatch This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we'll receive a small commission: The Case Against Socialism https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062954865/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0062954865&linkCode=as2&tag=outbre-20&linkId=abde81720028ceff4cf6287799ec0101 Economics In One Lesson : The Shortest and Surest Way to Understand Basic Economics https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Q8D7H9U/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00Q8D7H9U&linkCode=as2&tag=outbre-20&linkId=f96e840814f64510aceb234600cc0556 #greennewdeal #socialism #aoc