Episodios

  • Case File #191: Metabolic Crisis

    Case File #191: Metabolic Crisis
    Mar 25 2026
    The American health system isn't just failing and the metabolic emergency needs more than resuscitation, it requires an all-out medical reboot. A staggering 6 out of 10 Americans are battling chronic issues like high cholesterol. Barely 7% of adults maintain optimal cardiometabolic health. Dan Cohen is co-founder and Chief Performance Officer of Human Powered Health. He breaks down the alarming statistics with host Roshini Rajkumar. Cohen argues we are measuring the wrong metrics, and we should be using tools like DXA scans to inform and catalyze lifestyle shifts. This conversation serves as a call to action for anyone ready to move the needle on their internal health. It’s a long road to recovery, but the change can start today.
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    18 m
  • Case File #190: Trailblazer Holly Rowe

    Case File #190: Trailblazer Holly Rowe
    Mar 16 2026
    Marking her landmark 30th anniversary covering college football, ESPN’s Holly Rowe reveals the greatest victories are often won off the field. From Azzi Fudd’s injuries at UConn to the resilience of players like Fernando Mendoza, Holly dives into why she loves the "crisis" of sports. Host Roshini Rajkumar asks Holly Rowe how she became Holly Rowe. Would you believe a childhood passion launched a "dream-come-true" career and a platform for trailblazing? Get a front-row seat to the unforgettable moments and grit required to overcome the odds. Yet, there's one major sporting event eluding this trailblazer, which may require a network negotiation between ABC and NBC. Find out about that and which sporting win she calls one of a kind in her lifetime.
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    18 m
  • Case File #189: Fact Attack

    Case File #189: Fact Attack
    Mar 11 2026
    What is fact and what is fiction? In an era where the truth is easily manipulated, defining objective reality is more challenging than ever. To help navigate the convergence of calamities, host Roshini Rajkumar dives deep into the forces blurring perceptions with public affairs and crisis strategist John Blackshaw. From the impact of personal belief systems and the "conglomeratization" of media to AI, John and Roshini examine how these elements work in tandem to undermine the quality of facts. When digital echo chambers prioritize engagement over accuracy, they suggest we reflect on our own information-gathering habits and the ethics of media "spin." Together, John and Roshini suggest a path forward rooted in high moral standards, honest journalism and a commitment to transparent conversations.
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    22 m
  • Case File #188: Digital Dynamics

    Case File #188: Digital Dynamics
    Mar 3 2026
    We live in a real-time world where any moment – for better or worse – can be captured on an iPhone and broadcast across the world instantly. How do you effectively safeguard and elevate your online reputation? Host Roshini Rajkumar asks Digital & Savvy CEO Maha Abouelenein to help us cut through the noise. This branding expert and influencer provides practical tips for scaling, refining, and perfecting your online execution to get the most out of your social media efforts. Whether you realize it or not, every person is a brand ambassador for their own identity and organization. Find out how to use AI to authentically tell your story and connect. Get Maha's insider take on measuring success on LinkedIn, TikTok, and X. Explore Maha’s journey as she applies a lifetime of international experience to find the shared humanity behind our screens
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    20 m
  • Case File #187: Meet Your AI

    Case File #187: Meet Your AI
    Feb 25 2026
    Whether you love it or hate it, artificial intelligence is reshaping our world and making discernment a modern superpower. Entertainment reporter Paul McGuire Grimes and host Roshini Rajkumar explore AI’s expanding influence on Hollywood, politics, and our communities. They follow the money and ask who's making a profit off the images of others? Matthew McConaughey is taking his name back by using trademark law to protect his digital likeness against the rise of AI-generated actors and deepfakes. This vital conversation moves beyond the red carpet to offer practical "guardrails" for everyday social media users. Learn the importance of protecting your digital presence by auditing your feed and reporting suspicious content. Ultimately, AI awareness is no longer optional but a necessary strategy. We want to empower you to take a step back and not be afraid to ask questions if an image or video is real or not.
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    21 m
  • Joy-Us Holly Rowe

    Joy-Us Holly Rowe
    Feb 18 2026
    From reporting on the sidelines to fighting Stage IV cancer on the frontline, ESPN’s Holly Rowe is redefining what it means to win. She shares her personal journey after being diagnosed with aggressive metastatic melanoma, telling host Roshini Rajkumar how overcome she was post-surgery to see her name running across the TV ticker while in her hospital gown as more than 2000 messages of support lit up her phone. By stepping into the spotlight with her private battle, Holly gave others hope and a roadmap for healing. She reflects on how “joy journaling” every day helped her take control of her life. Holly's journey to survivorship led her to start the Joy-US Foundation, a nonprofit committed to spreading happiness and individualized joy. This broadcasting phenom is an inspiration to her ABC and ESPN colleagues, cancer survivors, those going through treatment, and all of us at The Crisis Files.
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    18 m
  • Case File #185: Judging ICE

    Case File #185: Judging ICE
    Feb 11 2026
    Minneapolis is once again at the epicenter of crisis. Operation Metro Surge flooded the Twin Cities with thousands of federal agents, sparking a deep divide and making headlines worldwide. While some viewed this as a necessary return to law and order, others condemned ICE activity as an unconstitutional occupation. Whenever things are unsettling, host Roshini Rajkumar turns to one place for clarity: the law. She dives into the evolving crisis with mediator and retired federal judge James Rosenbaum to dissect the legal storm surrounding ICE activity in Minneapolis, protesters' rights, and the deaths of two American citizens. Together, they examine the growing rift between federal power and state law. They analyze how the three branches of government were defined by the Constitution and designed to hold a fractured society together. This urgent conversation looks beyond the headlines to examine the role of Congress in resolving certain disputes and offers a roadmap for restoring peace in the months ahead.
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    26 m
  • Case File #184: Food Bliss

    Case File #184: Food Bliss
    Feb 4 2026
    From a new food pyramid to the rise of HP1 medications, we’re living in an era of endless diet fads and nutritional advice. But most people just want to eat something tasty! So why is it that the foods we crave the most are so bad for us? Experience Life Magazine's Jamie Martin breaks down the science that motivates our food choices with host Roshini Rajkumar. Jamie explains how 70% of foods on the market are in the hyperpalatable category – engineered to keep us coming back for more, especially frozen and easy-to-grab options. Sometimes they're diet foods or the most affordable and accessible. Jamie and Roshini discuss some judgment-free strategies for reading labels and reclaiming your palate. Discover the steps to enjoying the food you love without letting it compromise your health. Get more of Jamie in action on her podcast: Life Time Talks.
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    20 m