117: Omicron Is Here

James and Al are joined by Massachusetts General Hospital critical care and pediatric surgeon, Dr. Cornelia Griggs for an examination of the current state of the pandemic, and what the newest Omicron wave means for our medical system, social lives, mental health, and the country as a whole.  Then, they induct the final class of 2021 to the Hall of Sphincters.

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