Light Media
Inspired by the science of optogenetics that won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine:
Watch the trailer for Len’s book Light
and watch his interview from The Elsa Kurt Show (below)
Conflict of Interest Media
Watch the trailer for Len’s book Conflict of Interest (above) or
Listen to Len’s interview with CBS Radio (below)
A New Prescription: A Podcast
A podcast where we explore modern healthcare, cutting edge medical research and technology, and the complexities of healthcare politics. Join us as we provide insights and solutions to help you navigate the American healthcare system.
Available wherever you listen to podcasts:
The Latest From Dr. Leonard Zwelling:
The Party That’s Suffering PTSD The Most On Election Day Is The Likely Winner in 2028
The 2028 race for the White House begins on Wednesday morning when the Election Day results come in and the money-raising begins in full force.
In My Life, America Has Come Back From Worse Things Than Donald Trump
Donald Trump tried to overturn constitutional law and order. For the most part, he failed. The great American experiment is still a work in progress despite him.
It’s Never Good When They Leave Quickly
When leaders vanish without explanation, each person makes up his own story as to why.
Manifest Destiny: Acceptable For the United States, But Apparently Not For Israel
An annoying editorial from the NY Times by a liberal Democrat with a very narrow view of life in Israel.
Why The Position Of The Israeli Arab Population Is Both Crucial And Misguided
The Israeli election is Tuesday, but a definitive result could be weeks away. The party first given a chance to form a government may be the one that compromises and includes Arabs in its coalition.
The End Of The Traditional Cancer Clinical Trial: N-Of-1 Is The Future
Clinically diagnosed malignancies are driven by aberrant gene expression. So should be the therapy used to try to eradicate the cancer.
“Because I Can”
In today’s worlds of politics, business, and academia, it is not infrequent for leaders to do what they want “because they can.” I am thinking of Trump, Musk, and HHS Secretary Kennedy. This makes them powerful. It does not make them wise. MD Anderson has not had wise leadership for 25 years. Now might be a good time for some.
On Trying To Be A Bellwether
The future of cancer care has never looked brighter, but MD Anderson needs a genuine physician-scientist leader to assure its continued critical role in that future.
Math And Medicine May Not Be The Best Disciplines In Which To Cede The Training Of The Next Generation To AI
There is still a place for humans in math and medicine.