Health Frauds and Facts + Parenting Lessons with Emily Oster
March 6, 2025
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Summary
Ravi sits down with Emily Oster, New York Times bestselling author, professor of economics at Brown University, and founder and CEO of ParentData, to discuss the measles outbreak in Texas, the rise of vaccine hesitance, and the growing influence of misinformation on public health. They also break down the failures of COVID-19 messaging and the lasting consequences for experts now struggling to regain the public’s trust.
Emily and Ravi then turn to parenting and explore the illusion of control, the dangers of overprotective parenting, and why kids thrive with more independence. Emily also shares her insights on what it means to be a great parent—and whether having kids is the right choice for everyone.
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