WABE is partnering with Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health for a new weekly radio show and podcast, Health Wanted.
The series will be hosted by infectious disease researcher and social media science star Laurel Bristow, who will deliver the week’s essential public health headlines and demystify the science behind trending topics.
Health Wanted premiered Aug 2, with new episodes airing every Friday at 1 p.m. on WABE 90.1 FM, WABE.org, and the WABE app. Additionally, audiences can experience the new show on demand via the WABE/NPR Podcast Network on their favorite podcast platforms or as a video podcast on WABE’s YouTube TV channel.
Covering a wide range of subjects from Ozempic and the ozone to epidemics and extreme heat, Health Wanted features expert interviews and answers to listener questions, all on the quest for better health.
Bristow is a research scientist and infectious disease expert leading social media science communication at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health. With almost 400,000 Instagram followers, Bristow became a trusted advisor during the pandemic, known for her clear explanations. She has worked in infectious disease for 10 years, including roles at the San Francisco Department of Public Health and Emory’s Hope Clinic Vaccine Center.
“In a time filled with misinformation and complex scientific literature, our show aims to provide a wealth of easy-to-digest and scientifically accurate information,” Bristow said. “Beyond being a safe space for trustworthy facts, Health Wanted will also be entertaining, myth-busting common questions and conspiracy theories. We aspire to be a beacon of sanity, humor, and vital scientific truth, helping listeners navigate through the noise with clarity and confidence.”
