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Did Covid even matter for the election? Nov 05, 2020

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Candidates talked nonstop about coronavirus on the campaign trail. But how much did the health crisis influence the vote? As Joe Biden inches toward a slim victory with a divided Senate, host Dan Diamond talks with Dispatch's Jeremy Siegel about how Covid played — or didn't play — into the results.
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Dan Diamond is host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch and produced this episode.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO Audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.

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Presenting... Global Translations: Can we make enough vaccine? Nov 01, 2020

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"Pulse Check" presents a special episode of POLITICO's new podcast "Global Translations".
Once there is a working Covid vaccine, manufacturers across the globe will need to scale up production to produce billions of doses — meaning billions of pharmaceutical-grade glass vials, rubber stoppers, packaging, storage and refrigeration. In a special airing of POLITICO's Global Translations podcast, hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath look at the challenges of making enough vaccines for the world.
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Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations"
Ryan Heath is a host of "Global Translations"
Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio
Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio
Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio

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What you need to know about Trump's and Biden's health policies Oct 29, 2020

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It's an election that will be defined by health policy, particularly how the two candidates plan to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. Host Dan Diamond talks with Dispatch's Jeremy Siegel about how President Trump and Joe Biden differ on their Covid responses and other key health issues.
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A global pandemic. A scattered response. Oct 22, 2020

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As Asian countries return to semi-normal life and European nations reimpose lockdown measures, the U.S. continues to reopen — despite an alarming surge in cases. POLITICO's Dan Diamond talks with Global Pulse author Carmen Paun and Dispatch's Jeremy Siegel about the differing approaches to the Covid outbreak. But first: If you could choose anywhere in the world, where would you hide out for the duration of the pandemic?
Sign up for Global Pulse, a new weekly newsletter about the global health agenda. And stay up-to-date on the latest Covid-19 news by subscribing to the POLITICO Nightly and POLITICO Pulse newsletters.

Dan Diamond is host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter.
Carmen Paun is a global health reporter and the author of the Global Pulse newsletter.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch and produced this episode.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO Audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.

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The Most Dramatic Episode of Pulse Check...EVER Oct 15, 2020

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This week, the NBA wrapped up a championship and “The Bachelorette” launched a new season. What did the two events have in common? Meticulous planning for coronavirus safety. Host Dan Diamond talks with Dispatch's Jeremy Siegel about how the White House's own protocols stack up with what we've seen on TV. But first: What would it take to win Dan's rose? (Hint: ample social distancing)
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Washington Post reporter Ben Golliver's fond farewell to the NBA bubble.

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A $300 million ad blitz from HHS Oct 01, 2020

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The U.S. health department made a wish list of more than 30 celebrities including Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift and Billy Joel to appear in their ad campaign to "inspire hope" about coronavirus, but they ended up with only Dennis Quaid, CeCe Winans and Hasidic singer Shulem Lemmer. Host Dan Diamond talks with Dispatch's Jeremy Siegel about HHS' latest PR blunder. But first, yep, Dan did call Garth Brooks' home phone for this story.
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The ad blitz has sputtered for weeks behind the scenes, Dan scooped.
It’s also raised red flags after funding was abruptly taken from CDC and the business partner of HHS’ spokesperson was tapped to do the videos.
POLITICO's Daniel Lippman first put a spotlight on the campaign.

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Sen. Chris Murphy on Covid and the courts: "This is another repeal debate" Sep 24, 2020

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The Democratic senator joined POLITICO's podcast to discuss what administration officials have told him about the coronavirus response, and why he thinks talking about the Affordable Care Act is the best way to stop Republicans from naming a new Supreme Court justice.

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MENTIONED ON THIS SHOW

Murphy in February warned that administration officials weren't taking the virus' threat seriously.
Murphy was among the senators who grilled Trump administration officials like Dr. Anthony Fauci and CDC Director Robert Redfield on Wednesday about the Covid-19 response.
Democrats like Murphy have argued that if President Trump successfully appoints another Supreme Court justice, the Affordable Care Act is doomed.

Dan Diamond is the host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter.
Sen. Chris Murphy is a U.S. Democratic senator for Connecticut.
Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.

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Caputo out. Sep 17, 2020

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HHS spokesman Michael Caputo says he's taking a leave of absence for health reasons. Host Dan Diamond talks with Dispatch's Jeremy Siegel about the latest turbulence within Trump's health department and his own reporting on Caputo's rocky tenure. But first — isn't Dan supposed to be on vacation?
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POLITICO breaks news on HHS chief Caputo taking health leave
Caputo's team interfered with CDC's famed Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports, Dan scooped
An aide to Caputo also tried to muzzle infectious-disease expert Tony Fauci, POLITICO's Sarah Owermohle scooped

Dan Diamond is host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.

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A pandemic, a vaccine and an election. What could go wrong? Sep 10, 2020

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Is Trump rushing a vaccine to help boost support ahead of November? Are Democrats purposefully undermining confidence in his administration's public health efforts? Host Dan Diamond talks with health reporter Sarah Owermohle and Dispatch's Jeremy Siegel about the politicization of the vaccine race. But first, what do Dan, Sarah and Jeremy have in common with the pandemic?
Stay up-to-date on the latest Covid-19 news by subscribing to the POLITICO Nightly and POLITICO Pulse newsletters. And subscribe to our latest newsletter POLITICO Future Pulse, looking at where health care and technology intersect.
Dan Diamond is host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter.
Sarah Owermohle is a health care reporter for POLITICO covering drug policy and vaccines.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.

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Will Covid define the election? Sep 03, 2020

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The election is two months away, and Covid is still front in center on the campaign trail. Host Dan Diamond talks with health care reporter Dan Goldberg and Dispatch's Jeremy Siegel about how the pandemic could influence voters — and whether the Trump administration will be able to prevent another surge ahead of Election Day. But first: We've got ourselves a double-Dan situation, don't we?
Stay up-to-date on the latest Covid-19 news by subscribing to the POLITICO Nightly and POLITICO Pulse newsletters. And subscribe to our latest newsletter POLITICO Future Pulse, looking at where health care and technology intersect.
Dan Diamond is host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter.
Dan Goldberg is a health care reporter for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.