Public Health Group Chat

A podcast more reliable than your federal government. Hosted by public health professionals Ariel, Mattie, and Olivia, this podcast breaks down what’s actually happening in the world of health—without the jargon or spin, no background required. Each episode feels like catching up with friends who know how the system works and can explain why it matters to your everyday life. Expect the topic of the week, public health in pop culture, weekly recall updates, and the good news we all need to hear. Informative, honest, and occasionally unhinged…in the best way.

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New Year, New Shitshow

January 23, 2026 • Ariel, Mattie & Olivia • Episode 1

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A public health podcast more reliable than your federal government. Get to know your cohosts!

If you are just tuning in, please know that our audio improves tenfold after this episode. We had some fine-tuning to do during this episode, please bear with us.

In this episode, Ariel, Olivia & Mattie introduce themselves and discuss:

The end of the Affordable Care Act subsidies
The change in the US vaccine schedule
Heated Rivalry
Food Recalls

Episode 01 Recall Information This Week (1/11-1/18):

Diva Fam Inc - Sea Moss Gel (Superfood product), Distributed online nationwide - Botulism (more info).
Primavera Nuevo tamales, various flavors (more info) - Listeria.
Klong Kone Shrimp Paste, sold exclusively at Golden Land in Des Moines, Iowa, and Terri Lee Oriental Groceries in Maywood, New Jersey - Lead contamination (more info)
Spring & Mulberry Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bar - Salmonella (more info).
Multiple brand names, like hundreds of products. Rat droppings - Salmonella risk (more info).
Grated Pecorino Romano (Under multiple brands including Boars Head) - Listeria (check this list)
Country Vet Biscuits & Heartland Harvest Dog Biscuits [for dogs] - Salmonella (more info)
Forward Farms Grass-Fed Ground Beef - EColi (more info)
Frozen raw shrimp sold under the Market 32 and Waterfront Bistro brand names - Possible cesium-137 contamination (more info)
Lucky Foods cinnamon powder - Potential lead contamination (more info)