Hip Hop, Hypocrites, and Health Equity. We would like to introduce to some and reintroduce to others: Dr. Italo Brown. Health equity and Hip Hop. Yeah, it's a thing. Dr. Brown is a rising giant in emergency medicine and health equity. His audience ranges from the White House, NIH, Stanford, and the streets of LA. I hope you enjoy this enlightening conversation as much as we did. Note: You know we like to remix things. So, we started this episode with a cold opener. We open our chat with a candid...
Nov 03, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Opener: PE ( Welcome to the Terrordome ) “It takes a nation of millions to hold us back” Beating the odd in science and medicine and celebrating our triumphs “Fear of a Black Planet” How inequities hold us back by design “911 is a Joke” Real? Structural barriers, SDH of social and community context "Security of the First World" interlude " Brotha’s (and Sista’s) are gonna Work it out" https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/18/books/review/the-organ-thieves-chip-jones.html https://news.vcu.edu/article/2...
Mar 21, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 222
Last Thoughts on Set Trippin' @ the Super Bowl.
Mar 20, 2022•8 min•Season 2Ep. 222
Are we finished? Well, here's part 2 of 2 for now. Enjoy. And leave comments at EMRemixpodcast.com or EMREMX.com Gang culture in Healthcare, The Hood, and Beyond. East vs West, North vs South, Biggie, Pac, Masks, Vaccines... “Gang Mentality” is bigger than the streets. And at some level, we are ALL, gang affiliated. It’s almost always a matter of health and more often than not, life and death. We fight to stand our ground, claim our set and rep our hood. But, do we fight to share our common grou...
Feb 25, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 123
Gang culture in Healthcare, The Hood, and Beyond. East vs West, North vs South, Biggie, Pac, Masks, Vaccines... “Gang Mentality” is bigger than the streets. And at some level, we are ALL, gang affiliated. It’s almost always a matter of health and more often than not, life and death. We fight to stand our ground, claim our set and rep our hood. But, do we fight to share our common ground?
Feb 11, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 122
Show me one city in America and I will show you two Americas. Health, Wealth, Diagnosis, Disease, Treatment. From Philly to ATL, some things are the same. Two Cities. Two Americas.
Sep 02, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 4
A note (but not a final one) on the last day of Pride month. We don’t have to look alike -to listen We don’t have to agree on everything -to listen We don’t have to worship the same God -to l isten We must agree -on our shared humanity We must accept -that we are all flawed in someway or another We must also accept that we are all uniquely gifted in various ways I hope this will serve as an example of the above....
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 3
Atlanta has become the capital of film and music, Black wealth and excellence. It is the home of the Civil Rights movement and the rebirth of the KKK. It is also a leader of Black wealth and health disparities. How can this all be true? As Atlanta has recently become the center of the American political universe, it has also mirrored its tale, a tale of two cities, a tale of two Americas. Tune in to find out why.
May 27, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Conspiracy theory, Pseudoscience in the land of (Dr.) Oz. In the Era of Social Media and Misinformation with everybody claiming to have the answer, is there any question why so many have doubts. But, are they Reasonable Doubts ? Tracks 1. Can’t Knock the Hustle (ft. Chidi): Alternative medicine can also be a hustle 2. Dead Presidents: $ in alternative medicine 3. Politics as Usual: The FDA, DEA, Legalization and “The Cure” 4. Can I Live? Choice and Freedom; Truth and Conspiracy, Life and Death 5...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Ok, We answer your questions about the Covid vaccine. Four docs on the frontline who got your back. Are we going to get it? Who should get it? What about pregnancy? Have we noticed any side effects? Who and what sources can we trust? For more visit: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/hcp/index.html
Feb 04, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Ok, We answer your questions about the Covid vaccine. Four docs on the frontline who got your back. Are we going to get it? Who should get it? What's the history? Is it safe? Have there been mistakes in the past? Do vaccines work? What's the science? What about Black, Latino, and POC? Who and what sources can we trust? For more visit: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/hcp/index.html...
Jan 13, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Everyone’s been asking us, so here you go. Of course “The vaccine” has come up in our conversations as well. Here’s a little preview of what we’ve been thinking and feeling. We try to separate fear from fact and have a little bit of fun while doing it. Remember the rules: 1. We don’t have all of the answers… No one does. 2. This is an ongoing conversation in order to discover the truth. 3. Asking the right questions is sometimes more important than the answers. 4. Agreement is optional, respect ...
Dec 28, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Now time for dessert! We discuss one man's perspective on the Palestinian - Israel conflict. We also present to you some heroes who also happen to be Muslims and what they bring to the table. - Ibtihaj Muhammad - Malala - Khaled Beydoun - Linda Sarsour - Abdul El Sayed
Nov 26, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Part 2 of this series: What is it like to be a Muslim in America and beyond? To become a healthy and just society, we must understand the people who make up our society. The same goes for our world. So, we invited people to our dinner table that you might not otherwise know or understand. Besides similar food tastes, we have way more in common than we think, including our problems and solutions. Grab a plate and a seat as we enjoy the conversation. The menu is Halal. The music is Quincy Jones an...
Nov 13, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 20
What is it like like to be a Muslim in America and beyond? To become a healthy and just society, we must understand the people who make up our society. The same goes for our world. So, we invited people to our dinner table that you might not otherwise know or understand. Besides similar tastes in food, we have way more in common than we think including our problems and solutions. Grab a plate and a seat as we enjoy the conversation. The menu is Halal. The music is Quincy Jones and Herbie Hancock...
Oct 30, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Race, violence, and The Culture! Theme: A Salute to Battle Rap Segments: Round 1. Facts (myths, propaganda, statistics) in American communities -Red, White and Blue VS Black, Brown, and White. We also touch upon gun violence and gun control. Round 2. Name Flips (Who?): The blame game and spin. Black on Black VS The cops Round 3. Schemes: What roles do media and pop culture play? Winners/Losers: Body Bag (3-0): Top 3 contributors to violence in our community and beyond (The Why). The solution?...
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Colorectal Cancer and Health Disparities. In the wake of the loss of Chadwick Boseman, the EM Remix Crew chops it up with colorectal cancer and health disparities expert (and all-around cool brother), Dr. Charles Rogers. In order to start this often avoided conversation, we attempt to answer some of your burning questions.We discuss colorectal cancer, health disparities, causes, and prevention.And, we lay out some way that we can beat this together. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed a...
Sep 17, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 18
After years of passing for white the tables have turned. What does it mean to pass for Black or even be Black? The Queen and the OG discuss just that. What does it mean to be "Black". Part 2 of their discussion on race in the I.C.U. Series. Food for thought: Race is a social construct not a biological one. It is influenced by history and geography It is mutable and dynamic (changes) depending on context and beliefs. Lesson #1: Race does not cause disease. Racism does....
Sep 10, 2020•22 min
EM Remix teamed up with Heroes (Blowout Podcast Network) like Dre & Em, Glover & Gibson, Pryor & Wilder, Iron Man & War Machine. So you know, we had to create a classic. Heroes x EM Remix = Tag Team We united forces to combat the 4 forces that have united for evil: The Covid-19 Pandemic Systemic Racism Social Determinants of Health The Business of Healthcare More than a dust up. More of a Mash Up. Check it out!
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 18
For those who have't subscribed to the YouTube channel, an encore presentation: Part 1 of the Everyone Needs To... (ENT Consult), Emergency Physician, Dr. Kristopher Ford, shares his personal experience with police profiling. He also writes a prescription to treat systemic racism that is killing us.
Aug 20, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Alright, we've talked about how messed up things are and have been. Now, it's time for some answers. What's the cure for all that we've diagnosed. Violence, Racism, Devaluation? Finally, we've put together a treatment plan. Sometimes the old stuff works best. Check out what we've prescribed. Plus, some dope sounds as always -to make the medicine easier to swallow.
Aug 06, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 15
It hasn't been equal since day 1! Health, Justice, Violence, Protest, Response. We look at each of these things through different lenses and prisms. And despite seeing the same thing, we can't agree on what we see. Victims of violence and racism are no different and the differences don't stop there. We try to make the diagnosis in order to "Right the Prescription." Almost there. Ride Wit Me!
Jul 16, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 15
What you eat can kill you. It can also cure you. After all, food is medicine. The band plays some classic jams on race, food and obesity. We also breakdown our struggles to eat and live right. If there is a race for the cure, there is definitely a race to illness. Which one are you running?
Jun 29, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Trauma surgeon and professor, Dr. Mallory Williams, connects the dots of systemic racism, trauma and public health. Basically, two Brothers on the frontlines chopping it up, building and designing a cure for The Culture and Country alike.
Jun 26, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Yeah we went there! Systemic Racism Police Brutality Black-on-Black Crime Black Lives Matter Gun Control The Blue Wall of Silence Snitches Who's to Blame? Hypocrisy Criminal Justice Reform More of the Same? Remember the Ground Rules: Agreement is optional. Respect is not.
Jun 19, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In an attempt to combat Racism and Police Violence in the Black Community, We present: ENT Consult -Everyone Needs To... 1. Hearing Aid 2. Speech Therapy -Holla if you hear me 3. Hard to Swallow 4. Head and Neck Surgery 5. Breath Control* *Bonus Content
Jun 18, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 13
ICU Rounds is a team-centered approach to taking care of the sickest patients. Our society is SICK! Stay tuned as the EMRemix team makes sure our stories both heard and SEEN. “Breath Control” is an antidote to the “I Can’t Breathe” of police slayings Track 1: "Breath Control" is a moving interview with VA MC and Preacher Walson Williams III aka Mr. Capers.
Jun 08, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 10
“Who Shot Ya?” Does it matter? Police, Vigilantes, Black on Black Crime and Black Lives Matter. -Another Dead Rapper (BIG, PAC, JMJ, Nipsey, Big L, Pop Smoke). Does "The Culture" value Black Lives -Black on Black violence and BLM (Hypocrisy or False moral equivalent?) -Trauma and Gun Control (A Preventable Disease?) -The War Outside Our Door -“Survival of the Fittest”
Jun 01, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 9
From the forthcoming "Who Shot Ya?" Episode Floyd, Taylor, Arbery. More names added to the endless list of murders of Black people in America. Is there justice or just us? It's half past time to act. But what? How? When? We have one answer, "NOW!" Does Liberty not mean Justice for All?
May 28, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Fighting the COVID pandemic on the frontlines is hard enough. How do we continue maintain the fight against our other deadly enemies on multiple fronts without sending the wrong message and losing focus? Is it too soon to talk about other frequent killers? Do we risk minimizing and alienating if we talk about other well understood diseases that we are also harming us on an epidemic scale? Or, is now the perfect time to bring balance to our attention on the constant dangers of the world we live i...
May 07, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 8
