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Cultivating empathy & critical thinking in health, culture & the arts

A Lens on Human Experience ➔

Cultivating empathy & critical thinking in health, culture & the arts

Miracle Mile, a Play by Clark Middleton

Miracle Mile is Clark Middleton’s powerful, humorous monologue about disability, resilience, and pursuing acting despite lifelong rheumatoid arthritis.

Did You Ever Have a Family? by Bill Clegg

Howard Trachtman06.10.25

A deeply moving novel exploring grief, guilt, and the transformative power of forgiveness through interwoven voices and emotional clarity.

In a Dark Time by Theodore Roethke

Felice Aull06.03.25

A vivid exploration of despair and transcendence, Roethke’s poem reveals the raw edges of consciousness, nature, and spiritual awakening.

Interview with Andre Mangham

Sebastian Galbo06.02.25

Andrew Mangham explores how Victorian literature, medicine, and political economy intersected to shape powerful narratives about hunger and poverty.

Biblioscopy: A Glimpse of What I’m Currently Reading

Tony Miksanek05.07.25

Three insightful 2025 books examine medicine’s heart: the body’s poetry, doctors’ flaws, and the blurred line between science and quackery.

Podcasts ➔

The Tennis Partner by Abraham Verghese, a Podcast

Dave Hsu06.10.25

A special podcast episode blending sports and medicine, exploring The Tennis Partner and the complexities of friendship, addiction, and healing.

How Real is the Pitt?

Dave Hsu05.05.25

Dr. Stuart Harman joins Apollo On Call to explore The PITT—a gripping medical drama through the lens of medical humanities.

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Reviews ➔

The Science of Starving in Victorian Literature, Medicine, and Political Economy  by Andrew…

Sebastian Galbo06.02.25

A compelling study of how Victorian writers used medical science to expose and challenge political economy’s misconceptions about starvation.

A Jury of Her Peers by Susan Glaspell

Jacalyn Duffin05.20.25

A powerful feminist story exposing gender bias, professional conflict, and justice through the lens of domestic abuse and women’s silent solidarity.

Illness as Narrative by Ann Jurecic

Carol Schilling05.15.25

A thoughtful exploration of how we read, critique, and teach illness narratives amid evolving literary theory and medical humanities.

Change Not Charity: The Americans with Disability Act

Lucy Bruell05.02.25

This powerful documentary chronicles the grassroots fight for disability rights, culminating in the landmark 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Frances Oldham Kelsey, the FDA, and the Battle Against Thalidomide by Cheryl…

Jacalyn Duffin04.08.25

A gripping biography revealing the life of a fearless scientist who challenged authority and reshaped drug safety in modern medicine.

Interviews ➔

Interview with Andre Mangham

Sebastian Galbo06.02.25

Andrew Mangham explores how Victorian literature, medicine, and political economy intersected to shape powerful narratives about hunger and poverty.

Julie Ridge : Bipolar & The English Channel

Guy Glass03.05.25

Julie Ridge’s one-woman show Bipolar & The English Channel explores her journey as a record-breaking swimmer and living with bipolar disorder.

Interview with  Darrel Manitowabi

Jacalyn Duffin02.03.25

Canadian anthropologist Darrel Manitowabi, PhD, explores Indigenous healing traditions through “Indigenous Medicine Stories,” blending academic and community perspectives at NOSM University.

Interview with Alan Blum

Jack Coulehan10.24.24

The battle against smoking evolved from awareness campaigns to challenging a profit-driven industry, using humor, irony, and persistent activism to drive cultural change.