Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 119
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.4/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 744 subscribers
Instagram: 618 followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
Questions@WhyShouldITrustYou.net
brinda.adhikari@gmail.com
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Host
Brinda Adhikari - Former executive producer of The Problem with Jon Stewart and former television news journalist.
Tom Johnson - Former executive producer of The Circus and former television news journalist.
Dr. Maggie Bartlett - Virologist and assistant research professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Dr. Mark Abdelmalek - Skin cancer surgeon, medical journalist, and practicing dermatologist in Philadelphia.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Charles Eisenstein - The MAHA Movement, Political Candidates, Polarization, The Evolution Of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Campaign, And Whether Artificial Intelligence Could Bridge Political Divisions.
Dr. Robert Wachter - Artificial Intelligence And Medicine, Ai-assisted Versus Autonomous Care, Medical Decision-making, Healthcare Access, And Trust In Clinical Technology.
Dr. Dhruv Khullar - Artificial Intelligence In Medicine, The Future Role Of Doctors, Diagnostic Decision-making, Healthcare Access, And Patient Trust In Ai.
Tim Ryan - Maha-related Positions On Food And Agriculture, The Movement's Political Future, And Its Implications For American Politics.
Mark Harris - The Evolution And Future Direction Of The MAHA Movement.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Special Ep: Our Conversation w Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed: On Challenging Trump & RFK Jr. While Reaching Their Supporters
October 12, 2026
Our guest is Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for the Senate in Michigan, one of the key races in the battle for control of the Senate.A physician and former public health director, El-Sayed is making health a centerpiece of his campaign. Along with advocating for Medicare for All, he’s unveiled a new agenda targeting pesticides, polluters, and microplastics, while expanding access to healthier food, issues that overlap with goals of the MAHA movement.So can a progressive Democrat find ...
Institutions Are Losing the Battle for Attention. Here’s How to Get Back in the Arena: A Conversation w Researcher Renée DiResta
October 08, 2026
Researcher and author Renée DiResta has spent years studying how influence works online, including the power dynamics that determine which voices get heard and which ones have influence.In a new report she co-authored, DiResta not only digs into the transformation from old media to new, but also examines how institutions need to rethink their approach to communication. Which brings us to a bigger question: What happens when institutional authority itself is no longer enough to earn people’s a...
Special Ep: Who Gets to Decide What Science Gets Funded? Inside the Fight Over NIH: A Conversation w Sudip Parikh & Michael Green
October 02, 2026
Today we ask: When it comes to spending taxpayer dollars on scientific research, how much should elected politicians decide what gets funded, and how much should be decided by scientists and those who lead our health agencies? Where should the line be between supporting the best scientific questions and the ones that our elected leaders think are best?Hosts:Brinda AdhikariTom JohnsonMaggie BartlettDr. Mark AbdelmalekGuests:Sudip Parikh, CEO of the American Association for the Advancement of ...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Why Should I Trust You??
Why Should I Trust You? is hosted by Brinda Adhikari and Tom Johnson. Its publicly listed emails are Questions@WhyShouldITrustYou.net and brinda.adhikari@gmail.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 Why Should I Trust You??
The publicly listed emails for Why Should I Trust You?: Questions@WhyShouldITrustYou.net and brinda.adhikari@gmail.com.
How many listeners does Why Should I Trust You? have?
Podseeker estimates Why Should I Trust You? reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Why Should I Trust You??
Why Should I Trust You? typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior physicians, public-health leaders, medical and health-policy academics, prominent science or healthcare journalists, policymakers, former political officials, and movement or campaign insiders with direct subject-matter experience. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles at major universities, hospitals, public-health institutions, or government agencies; Published books, substantial research, or prominent journalism on medicine, healthcare, science, or public policy; Senior political, campaign, or movement leadership experience. Recent guests include Charles Eisenstein, Dr. Robert Wachter, and Dr. Dhruv Khullar.
How hard is it to get booked on Why Should I Trust You??
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Why Should I Trust You? cover?
Recent episodes cover Health, Public Health, Science Communication, Health Policy, and Medical Ethics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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