Friends of the National Library of Medicine
FNLM In Focus: Conversations in Health and Science
In-depth discussions with leading voices in medicine, research, and public health. Each episode explores breakthroughs, historical perspectives, and the evolving role of medical knowledge in our lives and offers thoughtful context for anyone interested in how knowledge shapes care and society.
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Jun 1, 2026
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Episodes
Sticking Points: Research errors that remain in the record 01.06.2026 30:55
Not all biomedical research errors are corrected or retracted but some may persist even after retraction in the published literature, shaping research and practice long after concerns arise. In this episode, we speak with Ivan Oransky, co-founder of Retraction Watch , about the most frequent sources of research irregularities and why flawed research can endure—and what it takes to bring those “st...
Proof Positive: Navigating Trust and Reproducibility in Science 22.03.2026 29:08
Join FNLM President Dr. Andrew Balas in a compelling conversation with Nobel laureate Dr. Robert Lefkowitz as they explore one of the most critical questions in modern research: how can we trust science? From the challenges of reproducibility to the standards that ensure reliability, they unpack how scientists—and society—can maintain confidence in research findings. Packed with insights, personal...
Sugar, Science, and the State of Health in the Age of MAHA 03.03.2026 40:31
In our inaugural episode, FNLM’s Dr. George Lundberg is in conversation with journalist Gary Taubes , bestselling author of The Case Against Sugar and The Case for Keto and founder of the Substack newsletter Uncertainty Principles . They explore the history of American dietary habits and how decades of nutrition science, public health policy, and messaging have shaped today’s national conversation...
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