Jonathan Metzl on America’s Mental Health Meltdown

On the second episode of As The World Churns, hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie break down the escalating chaos of Trump’s second term. They unpack the economic fallout from destructive tariffs, Trump’s appointment of an unlicensed wellness influencer as surgeon general, and the dismantling of democratic institutions. Dr. Jonathan Metzl joins to discuss the mounting mental health crisis and the collapse of public health infrastructure, while historian Kevin Kruse unpacks the assault on due process and the historical stakes of unchecked power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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From the minds that brought you The New Abnormal– As the world seemingly spins out of control, Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie will be your navigators, and with the help of some of the country’s most brilliant minds, they’ll steer through the political turmoil and turbulence, looking for clearer skies ahead. The constant stream of daily chaos we’re experiencing requires an entirely new lens to process it through. Join Andy and Danielle along with 2 guests per episode to help make sense of the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.