A Measles Outbreak, A New AI App, & the Oscar Buzz 2/28/25

Uncertainty from U.S. tariffs and the DOGE agenda has prompted a volatile week in the financial markets. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited President Trump days ahead of  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Washington visit; both leaders have tariffs and war top of mind. In Texas, a child has become America’s first measles-related death in almost a decade. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses the measles outbreak risks of declining vaccination rates in certain communities, bringing down the average vaccination rates in some states. Plus, Meta plans to release its own AI app, and it’s awards season! Variety’s Cynthia Littleton discusses the expected Oscar wins at the 97th Academy Awards this Sunday.  

Dr. Scott Gottlieb - 16:36

Cynthia Littleton - 27:06

In this episode:

Dr. Scott Gottlieb, @ScottGottliebMD

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie