The Nocturnists

What We Learned from the COVID-19 Response with Philip Zelikow

Emily speaks with historian, attorney, and diplomat Philip Zelikow, about the investigative report Lessons from the Covid War, authored by the COVID Crisis Group, which examines the U.S. response to C...

11 Touko 20231h 9min

Visions and Voices with Emily Silverman, MD

The Nocturnists' Emily Silverman tells a story about how medical school satisfied much of her curiosity about the human body—but how some mysteries remain, especially related to her dreams. Find show ...

4 Touko 202344min

The Resident and the Rogue with Kaid van Kampen

Medical student Katie van Kampen brings us into the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons. The deeper they get into the forest, the more parallels they find between their role as Dungeon Master and thei...

27 Huhti 202344min

The Impossible Decision with Oak Sonfist

Medical student Oak Sonfist brings us inside their vivid dream about the Lost City of Atlantis – and the impossible decisions they face as they navigate between two worlds. Find show notes, transcript...

20 Huhti 202340min

Act Like a Surgeon with Alessa Colaianni, MD

Actor-turned-otolaryngologist Alessa Colaianni has no problem acting sad—it's actually feeling sad that's the problem. In this episode, Alessa tells the story of losing and regaining access to her emo...

13 Huhti 202341min

Homelonging with Tseganesh Selameab, MD

Primary care doctor Tseganesh Selameab brings us inside her practice as a provider for immigrants and refugees, and describes one of the most common ailments she sees: "homelonging." Find show notes, ...

6 Huhti 202341min

Vital Sounds with Melanie Ambler

Medical student and classically-trained cellist Melanie Ambler describes her most memorable concert, which took place over Zoom with only one other person in attendance. Find show notes, transcript, a...

30 Maalis 202345min