The Measure of Everyday Life

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How We Overcame Tuberculosis in the United States

September 09, 2026

Public health workers and medical workers help to make it possible for us to live the lives we do, although we do not always emphasize that in talking about our history. On this episode, we talk with Maria Smilios, faculty member at the Columbia University School of Public Health and author of The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses who Helped Cure Tuberculosis.

How Journalists Report on Our Environment

August 05, 2026

What we know about the environment reflects in part what we learn through news coverage. How do journalists cover stories about the environment? Has that changed? What will the future look like? On this episode, we talk with Suzannah Evans Comfort of Indiana University, author of The Environmental Beat: Inside the Struggle to Legitimize the Environment as News (published by the University of Missouri Press). 

Are Teenagers Getting Less Sleep?

June 24, 2026

You might know how difficult it can be to wake a sleeping teenager. It turns out that teenagers in the U.S. may not be getting enough sleep, though. On this episode, we talk with public health researcher Rachel Widome of the University of Minnesota about her work.

How do I get in touch with The Measure of Everyday Life?

The Measure of Everyday Life is hosted by Dr. Brian Southwell. Its publicly listed email is bsouthwell@rti.org. 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 The Measure of Everyday Life?

The publicly listed email for The Measure of Everyday Life: bsouthwell@rti.org.

How many listeners does The Measure of Everyday Life have?

Podseeker estimates The Measure of Everyday Life reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Measure of Everyday Life?

The Measure of Everyday Life typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Academic researchers or industry research professionals (public health, psychology/mental health, economics, and policy-relevant applied research). Common among recent guests: Research publications and institutional affiliations (universities and research organizations); Project leadership or evaluation of applied collaborations/programs; Expertise framed around measurable outcomes for everyday life or long-term health/community impacts. Recent guests include Rachel Widome, Jody Greaney, and Smit Vasquez Caballero.

How hard is it to get booked on The Measure of Everyday Life?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Measure of Everyday Life cover?

Recent episodes cover Human Behavior, Public Health, Psychology, Health Outcomes, and Economics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.