In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt

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Your Sleep Is Broken, Here's the Fix | Introducing Better in Bed with The Sleep Doctor Aug 19, 2026

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Did you know that menopause technically only lasts one day? Tell that to your sleep! If your sleep hygiene has gotten out of whack during your menopausal years, this episode is for you. Together, Dr. Michael J. Breus and double-board certified orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Vonda Wright explain why you’re experiencing irregular, unpredictable sleep and what to do about it. They dig into brain chemistry, hormone replacement therapy, hot flashes, restless leg syndrome, and their exact supplement regimen. Plus, a listener question from Laura, whose brain wants to fall asleep but her body keeps waking her up.

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Listen Now: Worth It May 30, 2025

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The team at Lemonada Media is excited to introduce Worth It, a new series created in partnership with the Minnesota Star Tribune. There’s a reason compasses point north — the North Star State is full of surprises, and hosts Nicole Norfleet and Aaron Brown are here to help you find them. Each week, they cut through the noise to spotlight hidden gems, can’t-miss events, local eats, and the places that might not be worth your time. Whether it’s farm camp or gourmet cotton candy, a must-see concert or a skip-it venue — they’ll help you decide what’s truly worth it.

In this episode, they uncover the best spots for dirty soda, unpack U.S.-Canada tensions spilling into a Grand Marais bike race, and dig into the hype behind a couple of $10 cereal brands. Plus, a St. Cloud amphitheater that might just be your new summer go-to.

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Relisten Now: Here Come the Vaccines Again! (with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear) Aug 02, 2024

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With Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshears in the national spotlight as a potential candidate for Kamala Harris's vice president, we wanted to revisit this conversation from 2021 with Andy Slavitt.

As vaccine distribution continues to ramp up around the country, Andy calls up Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to understand how it’s all working on the ground in a state like Kentucky. Listeners have a chance to get “in the bubble” with Andy and Governor Beshear to hear their candid conversation about leading through this challenging moment, as well as how best to support communities as we work together to end the pandemic. Dr. Lisa is joined by Cara McNulty of Aetna and CVSHealth to talk tactics for reaching people in communities for their health care needs.

Keep up with Andy on Twitter @ASlavitt and Instagram @andyslavitt. Dr. Lisa is on Twitter @askdrfitz.

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Throughout the pandemic, CVS Health has been there, bringing quality, affordable health care closer to home—so it’s never out of reach for anyone.   Learn more at cvshealth.com.

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Learn more about the NFL’s COVID protocols for the 2021 season: https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/nfl-covid-rules-could-mean-forfeits-fines-unvaccinated-outbreaks
Read about Kentucky’s “1-2-3 No Cost to Me” campaign to get more people of color enrolled in health coverage: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/elections/kentucky/2020/08/11/state-launches-effort-get-health-coverage-black-hispanic-folks/3343542001/
Learn more about CVS HealthHUBs: https://www.cvs.com/content/health-hub
Find a COVID-19 vaccine site near you: https://www.vaccines.gov/
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Listen Again: Crossing the Rural-Urban Divide (with Governor Tim Walz) Jul 31, 2024

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With Gov. Tim Walz in the national spotlight as a potential candidate for Kamala Harris's vice president, we wanted to revisit this conversation from 2023 with Andy Slavitt.

As fringe Republicans drive the agenda in Congress, Andy turns to the hope found in many states through newly elected and reelected governors. Democratic Minnesota Governor Tim Walz joins to discuss how he was able to bridge the rural-urban divide, first representing a district that voted for Trump and then winning statewide election in a purple state. Can we govern our country, states, and localities in ways that resist extreme elements and get things done? Tim offers his path forward.

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Find vaccines, masks, testing, treatments, and other resources in your community: https://www.covid.gov/
Order Andy’s book, “Preventable: The Inside Story of How Leadership Failures, Politics, and Selfishness Doomed the U.S. Coronavirus Response”: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250770165

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Listen Now: Dr. Craig Spencer on Last Day Mar 06, 2024

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Today, we're dropping into your feed to share a conversation with Dr. Crag Spencer, a past guest on In The Bubble, from our sister podcast Last Day. Craig has been on the frontlines of fighting infectious diseases long before COVID-19. Now, nearly four years after COVID made its way to the United States, Craig sits down with Last Day host Stephanie Wittels-Wachs to reflect on where we are today — and how much further we have to go.

This series is presented by the Marguerite Casey Foundation. MCF supports leaders who work to shift the balance of power in their communities toward working people and families, and who have the vision and capacity for building a truly representative economy. Learn more at caseygrants.org or visit on social media @caseygrants.

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In The Bubble Says Goodbye Part 2 Nov 15, 2023

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Andy says thank you to the most important people behind In The Bubble, and they look back at their favorite moments from the last three years. Andy’s son Zach and his wife Lana return, his other son Cal makes his first-ever appearance on the show, and we meet Andy’s mom Beth. Later Andy is joined by the people who made the show, along with Executive Producers Stephanie Wittels Wachs and Jessica Cordova Kramer. Dr. Tony Fauci makes a special appearance to thank Andy for his service during the pandemic. Finally, Andy and Senior Producer Kyle Shiely close out the show.

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Check back for links to Andy's favorite episodes.
Find vaccines, masks, testing, treatments, and other resources in your community: https://www.covid.gov/
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In the Bubble Says Goodbye, Part 1 Nov 08, 2023

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Andy calls four of his most trusted COVID experts to discuss their favorite memories from the past three years of the show. Dr. Eric Topol, Dr. Ashish Jha, Dr. Katelyn Jetelina and Dr. Bob Wachter candidly reflect on the pandemic. They remember the highs and lows, and spotlight the importance of banding together to fight the virus. They also share the resources you should follow for the latest COVID news after the podcast is over. Plus Andy considers five important lessons he learned from other past guests.

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Follow @EricTopol @ashishkjha @dr_kkjetelina & Bob_Wachter on Twitter.

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Read Katelyn Jetelina Substack “Your Local Epidemiologist”
Don’t miss Eric Topol’s Substack “Ground Truths”
Katelyn suggest’s Dr. Caitlin Rivers Substack “Force of Infection”
Find vaccines, masks, testing, treatments, and other resources in your community: https://www.covid.gov/
Order Andy’s book, “Preventable: The Inside Story of How Leadership Failures, Politics, and Selfishness Doomed the U.S. Coronavirus Response”: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250770165

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Governor Phil Murphy Joins Andy For A Special Announcement Nov 01, 2023

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Andy starts the show by making an announcement about what’s next for In The Bubble and a very big show we have coming up next week. Then New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy returns to discuss how the current situation in the Middle East is affecting things here stateside. The governor also talks about why he called for Sen. Bob Menendez to resign, and if Murphy’s wife, Tammy, might seek Menendez's seat in 2024.

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Check out these resources from today’s episode:

Find vaccines, masks, testing, treatments, and other resources in your community: https://www.covid.gov/
Order Andy’s book, “Preventable: The Inside Story of How Leadership Failures, Politics, and Selfishness Doomed the U.S. Coronavirus Response”: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250770165

Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.

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What House Dysfunction Means for America’s Future (with David Leonhardt) Oct 25, 2023

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House Republicans still can’t elect a speaker after three weeks of infighting. New York Times columnist David Leonhardt joins Andy to look at what the speaker battle signals for the future of U.S. democracy at a time when the world is in turmoil. They also discuss why Republicans continue to win elections, despite their dysfunction and lack of clear agenda. Plus, David shares why he thinks voters are turned off by some Democratic messaging and end up voting against their self-interest.

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Buy David’s new book Ours Was The Shining Future today!
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Order Andy’s book, “Preventable: The Inside Story of How Leadership Failures, Politics, and Selfishness Doomed the U.S. Coronavirus Response”: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250770165

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Protecting Moms and Kids (with Dr. Diana Ramos) Oct 18, 2023

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California is making a $4.7 billion investment in improving children’s mental health, and the state’s Surgeon General, Diana Ramos, will play an important role in the program's success. This week, we meet Dr. Ramos and learn how she’s working to help kids recover from the damage of the pandemic. Dr. Ramos also tells Andy about her experience as an OBGYN and the importance of improving maternal health outcomes, especially for BIPOC communities.

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Learn more about the Office of the California Surgeon General.
Find vaccines, masks, testing, treatments, and other resources in your community: https://www.covid.gov/
Order Andy’s book, “Preventable: The Inside Story of How Leadership Failures, Politics, and Selfishness Doomed the U.S. Coronavirus Response”: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250770165

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