Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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"Telling stories is life saving. We are able to put a spotlight on issues that are overlooked too often. And we're able to truly change lives and narratives."

Health misinformation is rampant on social media, affecting everyone—but its impact is especially severe for people of color. Enter "medical mythbuster" Dr. Joel Bervell, who uses social video to expose this critical issue, revealing the biases faced by people of color within medical care—from doctors and nurses to hospitals and medical science itself. In this exclusive Peabody Conversation, Dr. Bervell shares the power of social video storytelling to amplify marginalized voices and discusses the significance of receiving a Peabody Award for his work.

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