Deep Dives
Deep Dives is a podcast that takes a thoughtful, evidence-based look at the parenting and pediatric topics people argue about most—without the outrage, oversimplification, or false certainty. Each episode explores the science, the stories, and the nuance so you can better understand the evidence and make informed decisions for your family.
Deep Dives
Latest Episodes
Episode 5-Big Pharma, Money and Conflicts of Interest
Can we trust vaccine recommendations when pharmaceutical companies make money from vaccines? It’s a fair question—and one that deserves more than simply being told to trust the system.In Episode 5 of Deep Dives, we follow the mone...
Episode 4-Vaccine Ingredients: Mercury, Aluminum and Preservatives
What exactly is in a vaccine—and should we be worried about it? In this episode of Deep Dives, we take a closer look at mercury, aluminum, formaldehyde, and preservatives: why they’ve been used, how much is actually present, what happens...
Episode 3-Too Many, Too Soon
Episode 3: Too Many, Too Soon?Are kids getting too many vaccines too early? In this episode of Deep Dives, we take that concern seriously and look at why the modern vaccine schedule can feel overwhelming, how much antigen e...
Episode 2-Andrew Wakefield and the MMR Scare
In 1998, a small study by Andrew Wakefield sparked one of the most influential vaccine scares in modern history—but the story behind the MMR controversy goes far beyond a single scientific paper. In this episode of Deep Dives, we examine...