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The Present Illness
Alyssa Burgart & Arghavan Salles

The Present Illness

No. of episodes
42
Latest episode
2026-07-17
Society & Culture Health & Fitness Medicine

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Society’s running a fever, and two sharp-witted physicians are on the case. Surgeon-scientist Arghavan Salles dives into social media’s wildest trends, while anesthesiologist-bioethicist Alyssa Burgart follows news and legal cases for their ethical twists. Together, they examine the cultural, political, and public health symptoms of our time with scalpel-sharp analysis, unflinching questions, and enough humor to keep us all going.

Episodes

Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of The Present Illness?

There are 42 episodes avaiable of The Present Illness.

What is The Present Illness about?

We have categorized The Present Illness as:

  • Society & Culture
  • Health & Fitness
  • Medicine

Where can you listen to The Present Illness?

The Present Illness is available, among others places, on:

  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Podtail
  • Google Podcasts

When did The Present Illness start?

The first episode of The Present Illness that we have available was released 27 September 2025.

Who creates the podcast The Present Illness?

The Present Illness is produced and created by Alyssa Burgart & Arghavan Salles.