Episodes

Monday Mar 10, 2025
Health Tips
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025

Monday Mar 10, 2025
Critical Role of Health and Human Services
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Original Air Date: March 2nd Dr. Michael Osterholm highlights the growing challenge of vaccine skepticism and the critical role of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in restoring public confidence. He stresses the importance of clear, science-based communication, community engagement, and policy initiatives to counter misinformation and improve vaccine uptake. Freddie Bell's new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Science-Based Trust
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Dr. Michael Osterholm emphasizes the urgent need to rebuild public trust in vaccines by addressing misinformation, enhancing transparency, and engaging communities with clear, science-based communication. He advocates for a proactive approach that prioritizes consistent messaging from trusted voices, ensuring people understand both the benefits and limitations of vaccines. Freddie Bell's new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Dr. Michael Osterholm: Updates on Respiratory Illnesses
Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Sunday Feb 16, 2025
In this timely episode of New Beginnings, Dr. Michael Osterholm shares critical updates on the current state of respiratory illnesses, including influenza, RSV, and emerging COVID-19 variants. He offers insights into their trends, impacts on public health systems, and strategies for prevention. Dr. Osterholm emphasizes the importance of vaccination, effective treatments, and proactive public health measures to manage the ongoing challenges posed by these illnesses. Freddie Bell's new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Sunday Feb 16, 2025
The Impact of Silencing Health Agencies
Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Original Air Date: February 9th In this thought-provoking episode of New Beginnings, Dr. Michael Osterholm, a leading epidemiologist and global health authority, delves into the controversial presidential order to restrict communication between health agencies. Dr. Osterholm offers his expert analysis on how this directive could undermine public health transparency, disrupt interagency collaboration, and weaken the nation’s ability to respond to health crises effectively. Freddie Bell's new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Sunday Feb 16, 2025
A Global Health Perspective
Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Original Air Date: February 2nd In this episode of New Beginnings, Dr. Michael Osterholm, renowned epidemiologist and global health expert, joins Freddie Bell to discuss the United States’ decision to step back from global health leadership. Dr. Osterholm shares his critical insights on the implications of this shift, emphasizing its potential impact on international disease prevention, pandemic preparedness, and the global health infrastructure should the US leave the World Health Organization. Freddie Bell's new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Advocacy Volunteering
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Original Air Date: January 26th Scammers steal billions of dollars from Americans each year. Losses are growing and new technology makes their criminal tactics harder to detect. The good news is that people aware of current scams are much less likely to be victimized and lose money. AARP State Director Cathy McCleer shares ideas on fraud protection techniques. Freddie Bell's new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Sunday Jan 19, 2025
Is Bird Flu the Next Pandemic?
Sunday Jan 19, 2025
Sunday Jan 19, 2025

Sunday Jan 19, 2025
Concerns Persist About the Next Pandemic
Sunday Jan 19, 2025
Sunday Jan 19, 2025
Original Air Date: January 12th The number of hospitalizations and deaths due to Covid are down compared to previous years. Dr. Micahel Osterholm says the reduction isn't enough for him to change his point of view about the next pandemic. Dr. Osterholm is a renowned epidemiologist, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota, and one of the nation’s leading voices on public health crises. Freddie Bell's new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Sunday Jan 19, 2025
Lessons from the Pandemic
Sunday Jan 19, 2025
Sunday Jan 19, 2025
Original Air Date: January 5th What lesson did we learn from the pandemic? Dr. Michael Osterholm, Regents Professor at the University of Minnesota and Director of The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy gives a review with Freddie Bell. Freddie Bell's new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334