The two podcast episodes provided discuss the role of hospice care in the broader context of how modern medicine has evolved in its approach to mortality and end-of-life care.

In the first episode, Atul Gawande - On Mortality and Meaning, the guest explores the shift in the medical field towards embracing hospice as a means of providing comfort and enabling well-being for terminally ill patients, rather than viewing death as a failure of medical treatment. The episode highlights the importance of considering the quality of a patient's remaining life, rather than solely focusing on prolonging life at all costs.

The second episode, From Indie Rockers to Full-Time Caregivers, delves into the personal story of a musician who becomes a full-time caregiver for his mother in hospice, and the challenges this transition poses for his own life and career. This episode provides a firsthand perspective on the realities of navigating end-of-life care and the impact it can have on individuals and families.