Vivek Murthy

Former Surgeon General of the United States

Boston, USA

About Vivek

Vivek Murthy is a physician and public health expert who served as the 19th Surgeon General of the United States from 2014 to 2021. He is a prominent advocate for gun control and public health initiatives.

Associated Podcasts

GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

Guest

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Guest

The Anxious Achiever

Host

The Interview

Guest

Connect

Recent Appearances

Dr Vivek Murthy, former US Surgeon General: Loneliness is public health risk

The Interview•Oct 19, 2025•22:59•guest

RSMS Hour 4 | Gun Violence Ruled Public Health Emergency

Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast•Jun 26, 2024•15:26•host

Vivek Murthy

About Vivek

Associated Podcasts

GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

The Anxious Achiever

The Interview

Connect

Recent Appearances

Dr Vivek Murthy, former US Surgeon General: Loneliness is public health risk

RSMS Hour 4 | Gun Violence Ruled Public Health Emergency

Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast

Nick Reed Podcast

Pod Save America

Key Topics

Nick Reed 06.26.24 - Biden Campaign Declines Drug Test Before Debate

The Loneliness Epidemic and Work (with Surgeon General Vivek Murthy)

Surgeon General Announces Framework on Mental Health and Work

"It's Coup O'Clock Somewhere."

"Jackasses v Jackson."

Offline: Dr. Vivek Murthy on Defeating Doomscrolling with Human Connection

Ep. 449 — Surgeon General Vivek Murthy

Lessons Not Learned: America’s Pandemic Response with Dr. Vivek Murthy, Former US Surgeon General