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Raise the Line

Lindsey Smith, Michael Carrese

Booking Overview

Interview-focused health and healthcare podcast featuring prominent physicians, researchers, academic leaders, public-health figures, and healthcare innovators, including senior leaders from major institutions. A PR agency could credibly pitch physician-scientists, health-system executives, public-health officials, nursing and medical education leaders, and healthcare innovators with substantial research, leadership, or public-impact credentials; booking difficulty is high.

Metrics

Episodes: 603

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 3.8M subscribers

Instagram: 405.0k followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

m.carrese@elsevier.com

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Host

Lindsey Smith - Host of Raise the Line, covering health, healthcare improvement, and healthcare innovation for Elsevier’s Osmosis.

Michael Carrese - Host of Raise the Line, covering health, healthcare improvement, and healthcare innovation for Elsevier’s Osmosis.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established physicians, researchers, public-health experts, nursing and medical education leaders, healthcare executives, and innovators with senior institutional roles, significant research or clinical expertise, or demonstrated public impact.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership roles at major universities, health systems, professional associations, or healthcare organizations, Peer-reviewed research, notable clinical or scientific contributions, or leadership in healthcare policy, Books, major awards, high-profile public education, or recognized influence on healthcare improvement

Recent Guest Discussions

Hadiyah-Nicole Green - Targeted Cancer Treatment, Reducing Treatment Side Effects, Clinical-trial Funding, And Reforming Cancer Research Financing.

Rita Redberg - High-value Care, Risks And Benefits Of Routine Testing And Procedures, Medical-device Evidence, And The Less Is More Approach.

Charis Chambers - Reproductive Health Education, Misinformation, Adolescent Health, Medical Communication On Social Media, And Representation In Healthcare.

Joel Bervell - Bias In Medical Research And Devices, Health Disparities, Medical Education, Building Trust With Marginalized Communities, And Communicating Health Information Online.

Ernest Grant - Nursing Workforce Diversity, Representation In Patient Care, Nursing Leadership, Faculty Shortages, And The Future Of The Profession.

Recent Topics

Health, Healthcare, Health Equity, Medical Education, Healthcare Innovation

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Raise the Line
:

“The Traveling Oncologist” Bridges Gaps In Rural Healthcare Access: Dr. Robert Hoyer, UCHealth Hematology and Oncology

October 29, 2026

Fifty years ago, rural Americans were less likely to die of cancer than people living in cities, but a study released earlier this year by the American Cancer Society showed that pattern has flipped, and limited access to care is a big reason why. That is not news to our guest today, Dr. Robert Hoyer, who has gained national attention as “The Traveling Oncologist” for his devotion to providing care to patients in a large section of Colorado where no cancer specialists are based.As you’ll lear...

Treating Deaths in the Criminal Justice System and Violence in Communities as Public Health Issues: Dr. Roger Mitchell, Immediate Past President of the National Medical Association and Co-Author of...

October 22, 2026

"We know in public health that if you're not counting, there's no way to develop prevention programs or policies.” That understanding explains why forensic pathologist Dr. Roger Mitchell is working to change how the United States tracks people who die while in the custody of police, jails and prisons. "There is no single federal database that identifies who is dying and how they are dying at the hands of the criminal justice system," says Dr. Mitchell, co-author of the book Death in Custody: ...

Giving Nursing Students the Best Possible Start: David Tanner, Director of Nursing Programs at Guilford Technical Community College

October 15, 2026

On today’s episode, we kick-off a series of conversations with winners of the 2026 Raise the Line Faculty Awards from Elsevier Health, who were selected from more than 1,000 nominations submitted by students and colleagues at over 300 institutions worldwide. First up is Professor David Tanner, Director of Nursing Programs at Guildford Technical Community College in North Carolina, winner of the Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner category.  “I don't have your traditional univers...

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Frequently asked questions

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Raise the Line
:

How do I get in touch with Raise the Line?

Raise the Line is hosted by Lindsey Smith and Michael Carrese. Its publicly listed email is m.carrese@elsevier.com. 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 Raise the Line?

The publicly listed email for Raise the Line: m.carrese@elsevier.com.

How many listeners does Raise the Line have?

Podseeker estimates Raise the Line reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Raise the Line?

Raise the Line typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established physicians, researchers, public-health experts, nursing and medical education leaders, healthcare executives, and innovators with senior institutional roles, significant research or clinical expertise, or demonstrated public impact. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles at major universities, health systems, professional associations, or healthcare organizations; Peer-reviewed research, notable clinical or scientific contributions, or leadership in healthcare policy; Books, major awards, high-profile public education, or recognized influence on healthcare improvement. Recent guests include Hadiyah-Nicole Green, Rita Redberg, and Charis Chambers.

How hard is it to get booked on Raise the Line?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Raise the Line cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Healthcare, Health Equity, Medical Education, and Healthcare Innovation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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