The Wooden Teeth Show

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.

Youth are increasingly interacting with AI chatbots, and the risks to their wellbeing, including self harm, are becoming tragically apparent. Jake speaks with Amina Fazlullah, Head of Tech Policy Advocacy at Common Sense Media, about how we can responsibly regulate these platforms to protect kids.

Jake speaks with Brian Heilman of Movember to discuss the unique challenges of men's health, including the role of masculinity. Movember is a global annual event in November where people grow moustaches to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues. They invest those resources in projects, including the Real Face of Men's Health Report, which includes both a diagnosis of challenges, as well as highlights of what is working to improve men's health.

In a suicide-prevention double header, Jake is joined by Nacole Palmer, Executive Director of Maine Gun Safety Coalition, who just led a successful statewide ballot campaign to pass a "red flag" law. Then, Senator Cathy Kipp and Virginia Mack join the pod to discuss new legislation, sometimes called “Donna’s Law”, that passed this year in Colorado, which allows an individual to voluntarily and confidentially block themselves from a firearm purchase if they fear self-harm or suicide.

In a suicide-prevention double header, Jake is joined by Nacole Palmer, Executive Director of Maine Gun Safety Coalition, who just led a successful statewide ballot campaign to pass a "red flag" law. Then, Sen. Cathy Kipp and Virgina Mack join the pod to discuss a new legislation, sometimes called "Donna's Law," that passed this year in Colorado, which allows an at-risk individual to voluntarily turn over their firearm for their own safety.