The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Bill Gates | New Pope, Who Deus?
May 9, 2025
Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and a dedicated philanthropist, shares his insights on global health and his ongoing mission to reduce child mortality. He humorously discusses the new American Pope and the unusual role of Melania Trump. Gates highlights challenges in public health funding, particularly in the face of budget cuts, and emphasizes the urgent need for bipartisan support. Meanwhile, he reflects on significant advancements in health research, advocating for continued commitment to solutions in HIV, Alzheimer's, and cancer.
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Gates' Vaccine Philanthropy Journey
- Bill Gates reflects on starting his foundation 25 years ago to tackle child mortality with vaccines.
- His foundation has cut under-five child deaths from over 10 million annually to under 5 million.
US Cuts Threaten Global Health Gains
- The new US administration is cutting crucial global health funding and firing thousands in key agencies.
- This has already caused an increase in child deaths worldwide, reversing 25 years of progress.
Finish Disease Eradication Efforts
- Bill Gates advises finishing efforts to eradicate diseases like polio and drastically cut HIV.
- Accelerate promising medical innovations for better health outcomes globally in next 20 years.