Undisciplinary
Each episode, sometimes academics, Courtney Hempton, Jane Williams and Chris Mayes take an undisciplined dive (i.e. bellyflop) into the underwater caverns of history, ethics and politics of health. They are joined by a cocktail of erudite, cantankerous and more qualified guests to talk through everything from the history of feminist bioethics to why acronyms are a curse and unnecessary evil. Plus, they break down the latest biopolitical news, discuss #bioethicstwitter bin-fires, and dig up forgotten gems from the archive. New episodes drop every Thursday.
Episodes
69 episodes
Bullshit and Misinformation in Healthcare: talking with Peter West-Oram
**Below is AI generated**Is solidarity in healthcare a double-edged sword? That’s the intriguing question we explore with our returning guest, Pete West-Oram. In this episode, we dissect how solidarity can both unite and divide, especia...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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39:34
Solidarity, Ethics, and Global Justice with Peter West-Oram Part1
**Below is AI Generated**What if the key to equitable healthcare lies in the power of solidarity? Join us as we explore this profound question with Dr. Peter West-Oram, a senior lecturer in bioethics, who offers a nuanced perspective on...
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Horseshoe Crabs: Unknown and abused guardians of global health?
**Below is AI generated**What if the key to safer medicines lies in the blood of an ancient, alien-looking creature? Join us as we uncover the fascinating world of horseshoe crabs with our special guest, Richard Gorman. Rich's journey from ...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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56:13
Good Take/Bad Take: Monash IVF $56 million settlement deal
**The below is AI generated**What if bringing cake to work is as harmful as passive smoking? Join us for a thought-provoking exploration with our special guest, Sarah Attinger, as she shares her innovative approach to workplace treats. We d...
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Embryo Adoption and the Intersection of Religion, Politics, and Reproductive Justice
** Below is AI generated**What happens when religion, politics, and reproductive rights collide? Join us in this thought-provoking episode of Undisciplinary, featuring Risa Cromer, an Associate Professor in Anthropology at Purdue University...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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1:21:55
Fireside Chat: Send us a text! Plus some random thoughts & announcements
**Below was generated by AI and doesn't really have much to do with what we actually talked about!**Curious about how American English phrases like "it's been a minute" are shaping everyday language? Join us as we explore this playf...
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30:18
Commercial Determinants of Health: Dr. Mélissa Mialon on the power & politics of food corporations
**Below is AI-generated (with some editing) **Discover the commerical forces shaping our health as Dr. Mélissa Mialon describes the intricate web woven by large agri-food companies to influence health policies and sway public opinion. O...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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54:00
Standpoint theory and bioethics: An Interdisciplinary Exploration with Supriya Subramani
**The below is AI generated**Have you ever navigated the intricate dance of power and humility within the walls of a healthcare institution? Our latest episode features Dr. Supriya Subramani, shedding light on the ethical ballet between...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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1:31:37
Good Take/Bad Take: Gyms, compulsory ethics, and revisionist COVID takes
**Below is AI Generated**Is clinging to "Happy New Year" wishes well into January a charming tradition or a sign of time slipping by? We dive into this seasonal conundrum before taking a hard look at the world of gym culture, where the ...
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38:50
Bioethics in dark times: Israel's attacks on the Gazan health system
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation as we explore the intricate layers of the Israeli-Gaza conflict with the help of Tamara Kayali Browne and Zohar Lederman. Their unique insights as a Palestinian bioethicist and an Israeli emergency m...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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1:30:44
Wrapping Up 2023: Fatphobia, Holiday Food Politics & the War on Gaza
**The below is AI generated**Ever been cornered at a family feast by Aunt Marge, who can't help but comment on your third helping of pavlova? We've all been there. Join Chris and Jane as we stir up a candid conversation about the holida...
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40:49
Live from AABHL! Talking about antinatalism, psychedelics at work, and reflexive bioethics
**Below is AI Generated**Eager to explore the complex world of reproductive choices? Buckle up as we journey through this invigorating discussion with Elinor Pryce, a formidable scholar from the University of Adelaide. With her, we grapple ...
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Reflections: The Impact of Preconception Health and Societal Pressures on Reproductive Outcomes
**The below is AI generated**What would it feel like to constantly plan for something as life-changing as pregnancy, but feel ill-equipped to prepare for it? What if we told you that your health decisions pre-conception could impact not...
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14:14
Breaking Silences: Talking with Sianan Healy on the oral history of Infertility and Miscarriage
Ever grappled with the understanding of how your personal narrative could shape historical perspectives? This episode takes you on a journey through the untold stories of infertility, alongside Dr Sianan Healy, a historian at La Trobe Universit...
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1:14:52
Fire Side Chat: Death, Grief & the Israel-Gaza conflict
We take a moment to honor the memory of two profound contributors to the bioethics community, the late Dr Henry Kilham and Professor Miles Little. Their significant impacts on the ethical and medical landscapes, particularly in Australia, have ...
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Season 6
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26:19
Gender, Ethics, and the Complex World of 19th Century Phrenology
Ready for an enlightening journey through the intricate world of 19th-century popular phrenology? Prepare to be captivated as we chat with historian, writer, and heritage consultant, Dr. Alexandra Roginski. Together, we unravel the mysteries of...
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1:13:08
Good Take/Bad Take: USYD & gambling money, research misconduct at Peter Mac, & Kim Kardashian gets a full body scan
[FYI the below is an AI generated program description - lol]Wondering how industry funding could potentially sway the direction of research? Stroll with us into the labyrinth of the University of Sydney's new Centre of Excellence in Gam...
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Season 6
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39:31
Weight Stigma and Pharmaceuticals in Healthcare: talking with Patty Thille
Prepare yourself for an enlightening exploration as we traverse the complex intersections of weight stigma, obesity, and the pharmaceutical industry with our distinguished guest, Dr. Patty Thille, an assistant professor in the Department of Phy...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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1:00:23
Good Take/Bad Take: public health vending machines, sports diplomacy & 10,000 steps
What happens when a philosopher extraordinaire joins us to tackle controversial topics and ethical dilemmas? You get a captivating episode of Good Take, Bad Take, featuring our guest, Diego Silva, a senior lecturer in bioethics who brings uniqu...
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41:08
Ku Klux Klan and Medical Racism in the 1920s
In this episode Chris talks with Jacqueline Antonovich, Assistant Professor of History at Muhlenberg College. Jacki is a historian of...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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1:27:16
Good Take/Bad Take: Bluey exercise episode, WAR on COVID rhetoric, & James Packer's donation to UNSW
In this episode of the recently renamed segment - Good Take/Bad Take - Chris and Jane tackle some thorny issues in pop culture (Bluey creators editing their recent episode "Exercise"), the boring and damaging use of war rhetoric in public healt...
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27:46
Dignity & the pursuit of justice in global health - a conversation with Seye Abimbola
In this episode Jane and Chris talk with Associate Professor Seye Abimbola from the University of Sydney about their work on dignity in g...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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1:02:16
Polarisation in public health: is it real? Is it a useful label?
In this episode Chris and Jane discuss Jane's recently published paper on polarisation and public health expertise.
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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54:40
