The chapter delves into the challenges faced by public health officials during the COVID-19 pandemic, including navigating politics and misinformation. It contrasts the struggles of dealing with the AIDS crisis in the 80s and 90s, highlighting the impact of activism on medical science. The conversation emphasizes the importance of depoliticizing public health measures and continuing to support biomedical research for future health challenges.
Kara and Scott discuss Kamala Harris's poll numbers in the face of GOP attacks, Biden's farewell speech, and what Taylor Swift will do about it all. Then, tech stocks tumble after underwhelming earnings reports from Tesla and Alphabet. Then we’re joined by our Friend of Pivot, Dr. Anthony Fauci, to talk about his new memoir, “On Call: A Doctor’s Journey in Public Service.”
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