Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses his new memoir and public service journey. Topics include tech stock decline, Kamala Harris's momentum, Biden's farewell speech, Taylor Swift's influence, challenges in tech giants, combating misinformation in public health, and stock market predictions.

Dr. Fauci discusses his experiences managing public health crises, the controversy around alternative medications, and strategies for future pandemics. He reflects on his early life, career, and the evolving landscape of hip hop, emphasizing the importance of communication and collaboration. The conversation touches on happiness, family connections, and deriving joy from simple daily routines.

In this insightful discussion, Anthony Fauci, a renowned immunologist and former chief medical advisor, shares his experiences navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. He emphasizes the importance of clear communication and the dynamic nature of scientific knowledge. Fauci also highlights concerns over H5N1 bird flu and its potential for human transmission, stressing the need for improved monitoring. He advocates for unity in public health responses, arguing that societal divisions hinder effective health measures, particularly regarding vaccines.

Former health adviser Anthony Fauci faces intense scrutiny from Republicans over pandemic response and virus origins. Debate on COVID-19's source, political divides, and challenges in public health crisis preparedness discussed. Fauci's legacy in shaping U.S. response to pandemic highlighted during contentious congressional hearing.

A global pandemic. Thousands dying. A passive government. An afflicted group fueled by grief and anger. In this episode, first aired in 2020, Reporter Tracie Hunte wanted to understand this moment of pain and confusion. As she looked back three decades, she found a complicated answer to a simple question: when nothing seems to work, how do you make change? Special thanks to Dr. Anthony Fauci. Episode Credits: Reported by Tracie HuntProduced by Matt Kielty Our newsletter comes out every Wednesday. It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Sign up (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)! Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today. Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org   Leadership support for Radiolab’s science programming is provided by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Science Sandbox, a Simons Foundation Initiative, and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.  

In this thought-provoking discussion, Jay-Z, the legendary rapper and entrepreneur, faces serious allegations linking him to a scandal reminiscent of the Epstein saga alongside P. Diddy. Meanwhile, Anthony Fauci, the former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, addresses his controversial role during the COVID-19 pandemic and potential legal protections. The conversation dives into the themes of power, accountability, and the often unseen structures that shield elite figures from justice, challenging listeners to reflect on corruption and systemic injustice.

Just two months before Covid-19 broke out, we made a fictional pandemic episode that was like “Contagion” but with citations. And we played it for Dr. Anthony Fauci. Today, we’re looking back at that episode and asking — how much of the pandemic did we predict? This episode has some unbleeped curse words. Find our transcript here: https://bit.ly/ScienceVsPandemicIn this episode, we cover:(00:00) Chapter One: Why we’re sharing this episode(03:42) Chapter Two: Meet Dr. Anthony Fauci(07:10) Chapter Three: The fictional pandemic begins(26:50) Chapter Four: Fauci’s thoughts on our fake pandemic(33:53) Chapter Five: Wendy and Blythe’s reactionThe original pandemic episode was produced by Kaitlyn Sawrey, with help from Wendy Zukerman, Michelle Dang, Lexi Krupp, Rose Rimler and Meryl Horn. It was edited by Caitlin Kenney and Blythe Terrell. Extra writing help from Kevin Christopher Snipes. Fact checking by Diane Kelly. Mix and sound design by Peter Leonard. Music written by Peter Leonard, Bobby Lord and Marcus Thorne Bagala. This new update was produced by Rose Rimler and fact checked by Erika Akiko Howard, and mixed by Bobby lord.Thank you to all the scientists and researchers we got in touch with for this episode, including Dr. Eric Toner, Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, Beth Maldin Morgenthau, Dr. Melvin Sanicas, Dr. Mandy Izzo, Dr. Kurt Frey, Professor Michael Osterholm, Dr. Patrick Saunders Hastings, Rosemary Gibson, Thomas Bollyky, Dr. Ashleigh Tuite, Professor Stephen Morse, Dr. Lalitha Sundaram, Professor David N. Fisman, Lynette Brammer, the late Dr. Mohamed Naguib, Dr. Yeulong Shu, Dr. Dan Jernigan, Dr. Kirsty Short, and special thanks to Bess Davenport at CDC. Thanks to our actors, Annabelle Fox as Mindy, as well as the late William Dufris, Alice Kors, Dani Cervone, Robin Miles, Jordan Cobb, Jonathan Woodward, Ian Lowe and Casey Wortmann. Directed by William Dufris with help from Wendy Zukerman, Kaitlyn Sawrey and Fred Greenhalgh. Recording by Fred Greenhalgh and Peter Leonard. Also thank you to all the Gimlet people who performed various drafts during edits, including Chad Chenail, Gabe Lozada, Jasmine Romero and MR Daniel. And a huge thank you to Frank Lopez, Jorge Just, Joel Werner, R.E. Natowicz, Stevie Lane, Phoebe Flanigan, Chris Giliberti, Justin McGolrick, Katie Pastore, the Zukerman Family and Joseph Lavelle Wilson. Gimlet’s managing director is Nicole Beemsterboer. Science Vs is a Spotify Original Podcast and a Gimlet production. Follow Science vs on Spotify. Tap the bell to receive new episode notifications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Anthony Fauci, a public health expert and former face of the COVID-19 response, shares insights from his memoir and reflects on the media's role during the pandemic. Donald McNeil Jr., a veteran health journalist, joins to examine how misinformation impacted public trust. They delve into the chaotic media dynamics, the struggle for clear communication, and the clash between science and conspiracy theories. The conversation highlights the lasting effects of the pandemic on public discourse and the vital need for accountability in journalism.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, a renowned immunologist and former director of the NIAID, joins the dynamic trio of Karen Chee, Negin Farsad, and Tom Papa. They discuss Fauci's impactful public health legacy with a humorous twist, tackling both serious healthcare insights and light-hearted quiz segments. The conversation meanders through Olympic oddities, quirky athlete habits, and nostalgic reflections on motels, blending comedy with cultural commentary. Expect laughs, trivia, and intriguing stories from a public health icon!

As Dr. Anthony Fauci gets ready to retire, We take a look back at where the U.S. went wrong in regards to pandemic response, and what officials say they’re doing to regain public confidence. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.