
Code WACK! is a weekly podcast exploring America’s broken healthcare system and uplifting visionary voices working toward justice and change.
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Code WACK! is an initiative of HEAL California and the
California OneCare Education Fund,
a 501c3 nonprofit, EIN 27-2603387
Code WACK! host and co-producer Brenda Gazzar has produced well over 300 weekly podcast episodes. A skilled interviewer and storyteller, Brenda brings nuance, curiosity, and clarity to every conversation. She has worked as a multilingual and award-winning reporter with more than two decades of experience in California and the Middle East.
Brenda Gazzar
Brenda Gazzar, the host and co-producer of Code WACK!, has produced over 300 weekly podcast episodes topping 400,000 downloads. A skilled interviewer and storyteller, Brenda brings nuance, curiosity, and clarity to every conversation.
Brenda has worked as a multilingual and award-winning reporter with more than two decades experience in California and the Middle East.
Her work has been published by Reuters, Ms. Magazine, USA Today, Los Angeles Daily News, the Orange County Register, The Wrap, The Jerusalem Post, Cairo Times and numerous other publications. She speaks Spanish, Hebrew, and moderate Arabic and is the recipient of national, state and regional awards. Brenda also enjoys being a life coach, helping people align with their purpose so they feel fulfilled while achieving their boldest dreams.
Brenda’s work is grounded in a belief that systemic change and personal growth go hand in hand — and she’s here for both.










