7/13/2021 - A Conversation with Dr. Wael Al-Delaimy

6/8/2021 - A Conversation with Dr. Lydia Greiner

5/11/2021 - Tobacco Tuesday Takeover with the American Lung Association

4/13/2021 - A Conversation with Nathan Fletcher

3/9/2021 - A Conversation with Kyra Hill

2/9/2021 - A Conversation with Hudson Kingston

1/12/2021 - A Conversation with Dr. Thomas Novotny

7/13/21

Episode 35- A Conversation with Dr. Wael Al-Delaimy

Dr. Al-Delaimy is a professor, epidemiologist, and researcher at the University of California San Diego. His global research activities are in non-communicable diseases, including mental health, climate change, and tobacco, among other things. We are excited to find out more about his work, especially around the topic of hookah. Send in questions ahead of time or ask them live.

6/8/21

Episode 34- A Conversation with Dr. Lydia Greiner

Dr. Greiner is the Coordinator for the Thirdhand Smoke Resource Center. She is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Center. With more than twenty years of experience in community-based health promotion, she collaborates with other members of the Center Team, thirdhand smoke researchers, and community stakeholders in the outreach and dissemination efforts of the Center.

5/11/21

Episode 33- Tobacco Tuesday Takeover with the American Lung Association

Pierra Moise and Loralee Olejnik from the American Lung Association give some insight on the work they are doing to combat secondhand smoke and are joined by special guest, Janan Moein, a young vaping prevention advocate who survived EVALI. Janan has been featured in the New York Times, sharing his story in the connection of COVID-19 and vaping.

4/13/21

Episode 32- A Conversation

with Nathan Fletcher

Board of Supervisors Chair Nathan Fletcher is leading the way with his values and working to tackle some of our region's biggest challenges with a focus on behavioral health, child welfare, and the environment. Additionally, Chair Fletcher has been a leader throughout San Diego County on tobacco control and prevention efforts.

3/9/21

Episode 31- A Conversation

with Kyra Hill

Kyra is a staff attorney at the Public Health Law Center and provides legal technical assistance on commercial tobacco control issues throughout the United States. Kyra has contributed to the development of the Center's work on environmental problems caused by commercial tobacco products

2/9/21

Episode 31- A Conversation with Hudson Kingston

Hudson is a staff attorney at the Public Health Law Center and provides legal technical assistance on commercial tobacco control issues to public health professionals and organizations, legal professionals, and advocates throughout the United States.

1/12/21

Episode 30- A Conversation with Dr. Thomas Novotny

Dr. Novotny is a professor and researcher at San Diego State University. His current research focuses on the environmental impact of tobacco use, among other things.