Jeffrey Swisher
Physician and chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. He brings a clinician's perspective on screening, misinformation, and longevity, alongside personal experience with heart disease and cancer in his family.
Top 5 podcasts with Jeffrey Swisher
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Apr 13, 2026 • 1h 2min
Inside the Wellness Boom: Separating Scams From Science
Katie Couric, veteran TV journalist and cancer screening advocate, Amy Larocca, wellness-industry reporter and author, and Dr. Jeffrey Swisher, San Francisco anesthesiology chair, dive into health misinformation, celebrity-fueled junk science, menopause marketing, luxury longevity trends, and why anti-aging hype keeps beating boring basics. They also explore AI imaging, GLP-1s, mRNA cancer vaccines, and digital twins.
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Jan 8, 2024 • 1h 11min
Musk Drug Use, Plagiarism Debates, & Disney's Family Feud
Jeffrey Swisher, a medical doctor and brother of famed tech journalist Kara Swisher, joins the discussion to delve into Elon Musk's alleged ketamine use and its impacts on tech leadership. They explore the societal implications of drug use, advocating for a nuanced perspective on addiction and treatment. The conversation shifts to Harvard's President Claudine Gay resigning over plagiarism claims, sparking debates on accountability in academia. They also touch on potential media mergers and the challenges faced by journalism today.
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Aug 25, 2023 • 54min
GOP Debate, AI in Medicine and the Right Wing's New Favorite Song with Co-Hosts Louie Swisher and Dr. Jeffrey Swisher
Kara's son Louie Swisher and her brother Dr. Jeffrey Swisher join her to co-host. They discuss Ronan Farrow's new reporting on Elon Musk and Oliver Anthony's hit song 'Rich Men North of Richmond.' They also survey the current GOP primary field and discuss the pros and cons of AI in medicine.
Sep 2, 2022 • 1h 4min
Trump’s Top Secret Photo, Snap Layoffs, and more with George Hahn
George Hahn, a frequent co-host, dives into tech and business insights, while Dr. Jeffrey Swisher, a physician and health expert, discusses long COVID and monkeypox. They touch on Twitter's new features and the chaos surrounding Snap's workforce cuts. Hahn highlights a photo that could expose Trump's secrets, and the legal troubles of Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter. With humor and serious discussions woven in, they explore the challenges of today's media and social landscape, making for a compelling conversation.
Aug 24, 2021 • 59min
Big Covid Questions, the Nursing Shortage Crisis and a Friend of Pivot on the upcoming Elizabeth Holmes Trial
Dr. Jeffrey Swisher, Chair of Anesthesiology at California Pacific Medical Center, shares his insights on the implications of full FDA approval for the Pfizer vaccine and the nursing shortage crisis exacerbated by COVID-19. John Carreyrou, award-winning investigative reporter, discusses his new podcast focused on the Elizabeth Holmes trial, exploring the intricacies of fraud allegations tied to Theranos. The conversation highlights the emotional toll on healthcare workers and touches on crucial health policies like drug cost reduction.
