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The Wooden Teeth Show

The Wooden Teeth Show

Written by: Jake Williams
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Government, elections, historical myths, webs of influence – they’re all affecting your health more than you think.961570 Political Science Politics & Government Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Phones in Schools

    Phones in Schools
    May 26 2026

    Can the real world compete with smartphones for our kids' attention? What is the goal and effect of policies that remove these devices from students' hands during the school day? These questions and more are covered in the conversation that Jake has with Casey Mock, Senior Policy Director for The Anxious Generation.

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  • Disagree Better

    Disagree Better
    Apr 28 2026

    Political violence is becoming more common, and Americans report personal stress and dissatisfaction with the quality of our political dialogue. Disagree Better is an initiative that helps Americans engage in healthier conflict. Jake speaks with Marianne Viray, Disagree Better's Executive Director, about why they're taking on this challenge, and what they've learned along the way.
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  • Unhealthy Gamble

    Unhealthy Gamble
    Mar 24 2026

    As legalized sports gambling has risen online, so has personal debt, bankruptcy, and even domestic violence. At least 8 million Americans now struggle with a gambling addiction. Jake speaks with Jonathan Cohen about policy responses to address this growing public health challenge. Cohen is the Sports Betting Policy Lead for the American Institute for Boys & Men and the author of Losing Big: America's Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling.
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