Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 1215
Frequency: Several times a week
Rating: 4.7/5.0
Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 1.8k subscribers
Instagram: 157.0k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
publichealthquestion@jhu.edu
jhsph_communications@jhu.edu
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Host
Josh Sharfstein - Distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, pediatrician, and former secretary of the Maryland Department of Health.
Stephanie Desmon - Former journalist, author, and director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs.
Lindsay Smith Rogers - Producer of Public Health On Call, editor for Expert Insights, and director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
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Recent Guest Discussions
John McDonough - Reagan-era Healthcare Policy, Neoliberalism, Deregulation, Corporate Consolidation, Healthcare Costs, And U.s. Health Outcomes.
Monica Murphy - Rabies Prevention, Animal And Human Infection, And The Cultural History Of Rabies.
Meghan Davis - Rabies Transmission, Identifying Rabid Animals, Prevention, Animal And Human Health, And Public Health Education.
Kennah Watts - Private Equity In Healthcare, Safety-net Hospitals, And Consequences For Patients And Communities.
Karen Davenport - Private Equity Ownership Of Hospitals And Healthcare Facilities, Healthcare System Operations, And Effects On Patients And Communities.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Kratom, the Opioid-Like Drug Available at Your Gas Station
October 19, 2026
About this episode: Kratom is an imported leaf containing opioid-like psychoactive compounds that can be found at your local convenience store or online. Recently linked to the deaths of two college students, the product sits at the intersection of burgeoning research, drug policy limitations, and harm reduction, leaving the potentially dangerous compounds found in kratom unregulated. In this episode: Drug safety expert Caleb Alexander and host Lindsay Smith Rogers discuss what kratom is and...
Why Health?
October 15, 2026
About this episode: In the field of medicine, health is often treated as an end goal, achieved by procedures, prescriptions, and physicians. A new book argues that we should see health instead as a social value—connected to other values we care about. In this episode: Physician, population health scientist, and author Sandro Galea talks with Dr. Josh Sharfstein about his book, "Why Health?: What We Need to Think About When We Think About Health." Guest: Dr. Sandro Galea, DrPH, is the Marga...
Utah's .05 Legal Blood Alcohol Limit is Saving Lives
October 14, 2026
About this episode: In 2018, the state of Utah became the first state in the country to lower its blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for driving from 0.08 to 0.05. Within a year of implementation, the state's fatal crash rate dropped by nearly 20%. So, why haven't other states followed suit? In this episode: Dr. Federico Vaca, an expert in health and transportation, takes a close look at Utah's law, why it's been so effective, and how it can serve as a national model for safer driving....
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Public Health On Call?
Public Health On Call is hosted by Josh Sharfstein and Stephanie Desmon. Its publicly listed emails are publichealthquestion@jhu.edu and jhsph_communications@jhu.edu. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Public Health On Call?
The publicly listed emails for Public Health On Call: publichealthquestion@jhu.edu and jhsph_communications@jhu.edu.
How many listeners does Public Health On Call have?
Podseeker estimates Public Health On Call reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Public Health On Call?
Public Health On Call typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Academic researchers, public health practitioners, clinicians, health policy experts, and authors with directly relevant research, professional experience, or authoritative subject-matter expertise. Common among recent guests: Peer-reviewed research or systematic reviews; University or public health institution appointments; Authorship of relevant books or major reports. Recent guests include John McDonough, Monica Murphy, and Meghan Davis.
How hard is it to get booked on Public Health On Call?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Public Health On Call cover?
Recent episodes cover Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Mental Health, and Infectious Disease. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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