USC Institute for Global Health
Director of the USC Institute for Global Health and a member of the Board of Councilors at the Radiation Effects Research Foundation; former chair of the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a World Health Organization committee that looked at the health effects of cellphone use
What Scientists Have Learned From the Bombing of Hiroshima Whether the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were justified has been debated for decades . And the long-term effects of the bombings have been studied for years by scientists. For decades, teams of American and Japanese scientists have collaborated to gather information about radiation and its health impacts. Their research has formed the basis for radiation exposure guidelines for medical technicians and nuclear power plant workers all over the world.
Cell Towers, Radiation and Public Safety Since September 11, 2001, LA County and its 88 cities have been talking about connecting every cop and firefighter in a single communications system — in the event of an earthquake or other major disaster. But, with a network in mid-construction, federal funding has been frozen. We hear why, speak with a first responder and get perspective from a cancer researcher.
Guy Ritchie: King Arthur EXCLUSIVE PODCAST: Director Guy Ritchie stops by to discuss retelling lore his way in King Arthur.
'Dandelion and Quince,' food and crime, 'All About Eggs' Sarah Lohman talks about the murder and historic recipes that form the backbone of her new book, “Ohio 1910,” and Rachel Khong shares highlights from Lucky Peach’s last cookbook, “All About Eggs.” Michelle Mckenzie tells us how to cook oft-forgotten fruits, veggies and herbs, and Jonathan Gold reviews AR Cucina in Culver City. Plus: raspberries at the market and a special guest DJ set from Alton Brown.
Terrorism in London: Lessons for the US This weekend’s terrorist attack in London left seven people dead and almost 50 injured. London police fatally shot the attackers, and ISIS claimed responsibility.
Trump says goodbye Paris Accord: What does it mean for U.S. and the planet? President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the U.S. will withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, the landmark international agreement to limit greenhouse gas emissions. Trump was to renegotiate a new deal, but will that happen?