PODCAST-19: FiveThirtyEight on the Novel Coronavirus

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**PODCAST-19: FiveThirtyEight on the Novel Coronavirus**

FiveThirtyEight’s COVID-19 podcast is laser-focused on evidence. What do we know about the novel coronavirus, and what do we know we don’t know? COVID-19 has pushed Americans into more uncertain territory than most have ever known. Our podcast helps listeners understand what they can be certain about, and what is still unknown. We investigate coronavirus mysteries, debate when it’s safe to reopen the economy and keep track of the latest scientific developments on vaccines and treatments. We do it all with FiveThirtyEight’s trademark blend of transparency and rigor.

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PODCAST-19 Has The Week Off! Aug 07, 2020

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We were no match for extreme weather this week, but we'll be back next week!

Lab-Grown Antibodies Might Protect Essential Workers Jul 31, 2020

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This week on Podcast-19, we talk about lab-grown antibodies, called monoclonal antibodies, that could temporarily protect people from COVID-19. How soon might they be available for the public?

We also explore the long history of a COVID drug touted as a lifesaver, and learn about an inhalable treatment that might keep coronavirus patients off ventilators.

It's Harder to Get A COVID Test If You're Black Or Hispanic Jul 24, 2020

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Who has access to COVID-19 testing in America? FiveThirtyEight and ABC News uncover some staggering disparities along racial lines. Also on today's show, what are safe activities these days? Can you take a taxi? Eat outside at a restaurant? Senior Science Writer Maggie Koerth explores COVID's murky middle. And finally, we check in on our oceans' humpback whales. Yes, whales. On a coronavirus podcast.

When Does A Pandemic Start To Erode Civil Liberties? Jul 17, 2020

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Mask mandates have become a polarizing issue across the country, from Arizona to Georgia. So, where do we draw the line between public health and civil liberties? Also, we talk about air -- how can buildings ensure it's safe to breathe during the pandemic? And finally, some good vaccine news.

Dr. Anthony Fauci Talks With PODCAST-19 Jul 09, 2020

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Anna Rothschild interviewed Dr. Anthony Fauci about how the U.S. is doing compared to other countries, how American partisanship has influenced our recovery efforts, and how a COVID-19 vaccine might influence the future of vaccine acceptance in our country.

How To Convince People To Stop A Pandemic Jul 03, 2020

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How do you convey information about the coronavirus in a way that will compel people to change their behavior? As COVID cases rise in Florida, Texas, and Arizona, we look at how psychologists recommend we talk about public health.

Do Masks Actually Work? Jun 26, 2020

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Maggie Koerth and Kaleigh Rogers join the show to discuss the science of face masks, and whether we actually know anything now that we didn't when the pandemic started.

Who Will Be First To Get A COVID Vaccine? Jun 19, 2020

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Creating a vaccine for COVID-19 is just the first step. Policy makers and manufacturers then need to make a lot of it. So, who will be first in line for the immunization?

The Case Of The Bogus Hydroxycholoroquine Study Jun 12, 2020

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A major medical journal reported that hydroxychloroquine harmed COVID patients, but a group of Twitter sleuths uncovered evidence that the paper wasn't what it seemed.

What It's Like To Be A Black Doctor And Nurse Right Now Jun 05, 2020

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Black Americans are facing two crises: a pandemic that has an outsize impact on their community, and decades of police brutality that have sparked protests nationwide.

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