Telling Stories About Health, Political, & Social Issues That Make A Difference w/ TV Writer & Producer, Dr. Neal Baer

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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, MD

References 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 Viewers

Hosts & Producers

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®
Production Notes

◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room

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Chương

1. Introduction to the Podcast (00:00:00)

2. Impact of Medical Shows on Public Perception (00:01:09)

3. Controversial Medical Topics in TV Shows (00:02:43)

4. The Role of Accuracy in Medical Dramas (00:04:11)

5. Real-World Impacts of TV Storylines (00:07:28)

6. Impact of TV on Real-World Issues (00:11:26)

7. Research and Data in Medical Storytelling (00:12:02)

8. Bipartisan Efforts in Congress (00:18:52)

9. Impact of Medical Dramas on Public Health (00:19:30)

10. Accuracy in Medical Shows (00:20:27)

11. HPV and Cervical Cancer Awareness (00:23:39)

12. HIV Storylines and Social Impact (00:26:00)

13. Soda Industry and Health Studies (00:30:34)

14. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (00:33:28)