No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete
No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete is a conversational podcast that invites guests from all walks of life to discuss serious health, social justice and policy topics in a relaxed, fun environment. Dr. Pedro “Cuba Pete” Greer Jr. will be your host. As he prepares to be the Founding Dean of Roseman College of Medicine, Las Vegas’ newest medical school, his goal is to learn from his guests how to create the medical school and healthcare system of the future. Conversations about the medical school of the future will include topics such as social justice, technology, diversity, ethics, art, and cultur...
Episode 48 No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete w Leon Ravin
About our guest … Leon Ravin, MD is currently serving in the position of
Statewide Psychiatric Medical Director for the Division of Public and Behavioral
Health, DHHS, State of Nevada. In addition to Dr. Raven being a board-certified
general adult and forensic psychiatrist Dr. Raven also serves as a member of the
Statewide School Safety Task Force for the State of Nevada and a member of
the Executive Committee of the Medical Directors Council of the National
Association of State Mental Health Program Directors. Dr. Ravin served for fo...
Episode 47 No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete w Dr Brewster
Episode 46 No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete w Izaac Baron Zevalking
Influential ResourcesIzaac credits several books for shaping his artistic mindset and career. Early on, works like Think and Grow Rich and How to Win Friends and Influence People taught him the power of manifestation and networking. Books such as 48 Laws of Power and Mastery reinforced the importance of focus and continual skill development. Other impactful reads include The Power of Habit, The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, Origins of Creativity, and Algorithms to Live By. Together,these resources helped him navigate the challenges of being an independent creative, a path that requires both mental resilience and...
Episode 45 No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete w Mason Van Houweling
About our guest … Mason Van Houweling Mason Van Houweling serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC), providing leadership to a diverse team of nearly 5,000 employees who dedicate their careers to delivering Nevada’s highest level of care. While guiding Nevada’s most respected academic medical center and its many off-site clinic locations, Mason’s strategic vision supports the organization’s ability to save and improve the lives of community members. UMC remains dedicated to offering exclusive and highly specialized services, including Nevada's Level I Trauma Center, only Verified Burn Center, and only Cent...
Episode 43 No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete w Drix
Get ready for an enlightening episode of No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete as we
welcome innovator and Creative Director, Jose Gomez is also known as “Drix”.
In this episode of "No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete," Joe is joined by José Gomez,
known professionally as Drix, to discuss his journey to art and his work as the
Creative Director of UNAPLGTIC. Drix shares his inspiration behind the design of the
GENESIS Apple Art Car, focusing on its innovative theme of Technology.
Join us for an engaging conve...
Episode 42 No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete w Jonathan E. Sherin, M.D., Ph.D
In this episode of "No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete," Joe engages in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Jonathan E. Sherin, M.D., Ph.D. They explore Dr. Sherin's extensive advocacy work, spanning local, state, and national levels,
focusing on vulnerable populations such as veterans, mental health, and
homelessness. The discussion also touches upon the significance of a new medical school in
Southern Nevada. This episode provides profound insights into Dr. Sherin's
impactful background, and career. It sheds light on critical issues affecting
communities, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in healthcare, advocacy,<...
Episode 41 No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete w Congresswoman Susie Lee
They will also discuss the importance of establishing a new medical school in Southern Nevada. This episode offers valuable insights into Congresswoman Lee's multifaceted contributions and promises an engaging exploration of education, community service, and healthcare initiatives. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation!
Episode 40 No Laughing Matter with Alex De Castroverde
About our guest … Alex De Castroverde is a Las Vegas personal injury attorney and the owner of De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers along with his brother, Orlando. Their father, Waldo De Castroverde, was born in Havana, Cuba, and was a paratrooper in the Bay of Pigs invasion. Waldo moved to Reno, Nevada, in 1978, along with his wife Vivian De Castroverde (also born in Cuba) and their four children. After attending law school at night—while he dealt blackjack during the day—Waldo became one of the first attorneys in Nevada to open a law office with the focus of repres...
Episode 39 No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete w William McCurdy II
Get ready for an enlightening episode of No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete as we
welcome our esteemed guest, Commissioner William O'Neil McCurdy II.
Commissioner McCurdy will take us on a journey through his upbringing, offering
valuable insights into the experiences and influences that shaped his path. From
there, he'll share his experience from his time with the Service Employees
International Union (SEIU), providing a firsthand perspective on labor advocacy and
the fight for workers' rights. Commissioner McCurdy will also delve into the
importance of...
Episode 38 No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete w Trinh Ding
Join us in our latest episode as we dive into the crucial intersection of mental health and medical education with the inspiring Trinh Dang. Trinh brings a wealth of experience as a mental health advocacy.
