The House of Pod

This week, Kaveh Hoda is joined by comic illustrator, podcaster, and fellow Kaveh, Kaveh Taherian, for a candid conversation about the week Trump threatened to wipe Iranian civilization off the map — and why neither of them can move on from it.

They dig into the psychological and emotional toll this moment has had on the Iranian diaspora, the legal case that Trump's threats may violate the Geneva Conventions, and what polling data actually tells us about what Iranians inside and outside of Iran want. They also cover the latest on the failed JD Vance negotiations, Trump's proposed naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and why keeping Iranian civilians at the center of this conversation matters more than ever.

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Dr. Kaveh Hoda is joined by comic artist Kaveh Taherian and Rheumatologist Dr. Namrata Singh to learn what rheumatology actually is, why it's medicine's great mystery specialty, and everything you need to know about rheumatoid arthritis — from diagnosis and treatment to diet, supplements, the era of literal gold injections and what Wolverine has to do with all of this.

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Dr. Kaveh Hoda and guest cohost Kieran Hervold welcome investigative journalist Rachel Frazin, author of "Poisoning The Well," to discuss PFAS (forever chemicals) - the toxic compounds found in 97% of Americans' bloodstreams. Rachel reveals shocking details from internal corporate documents showing chemical companies knew about health risks as early as 1965, yet continued production for decades. The conversation explores how companies like DuPont attempted to dodge liability through corporate spinoffs, why these chemicals are so difficult to remove from our environment, and what's currently being done at the governmental level to regulate PFAS exposure.

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After years of listener requests, Dr. Kaveh Hoda finally tackles the topic everyone wants to hear about: poop. Joined by comedian Turner Sparks, this episode dives into the science of bowel movements, why fiber is the unsung hero of digestive health, and whether the Squatty Potty lives up to the hype.
From the physiology of pooping (featuring the star of the show: the puborectalis muscle) to squatting toilets in China, fiber maxing trends, and why Americans desperately need more vegetables in their diets—this conversation covers it all. Plus: Turner shares bathroom horror stories from his 12 years living in China, and Kaveh explains why he's trying to put himself out of business by getting you to eat more fiber.

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Kaveh is joined by Journalist Melody Screiber and Dr. Terry Simpson to discuss recent reporting on the instability inside America's public health infrastructure. From the chaos surrounding ACIP and vaccines to the political hype behind the medication Leucovorin to how racism is impacting everyone's health in ways you might not have expected.

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