Jon LaPook
Chief medical correspondent for CBS News who reports on medical and scientific stories; in this episode he covered the genetic engineering effort to curb Lyme disease.
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Sep 22, 2025 • 47min
09/21/2025: Disrupter U., Sculpting Evolution, Flight of the Monarchs
Dr. Jon LaPook, CBS News' chief medical correspondent, joins to discuss groundbreaking efforts to curb Lyme disease through genetic engineering. Researchers on Nantucket are releasing genetically altered mice immune to the disease, a pioneering strategy in disease prevention. The conversation also highlights the University of Austin’s commitment to free speech amidst modern academia's controversies. Additionally, a stunning report on monarch butterflies showcases their incredible migration and the conservation efforts aimed at protecting these majestic creatures.
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Apr 8, 2024 • 48min
04/07/2024: Dr Kuznetzov, Your Chatbot Will See You Now, The Ring
Dr. Jon LaPook discusses using chatbots for mental health support. The podcast also covers a thief who melted down Yogi Berra's World Series rings, and explores the dangers of landmines in Ukraine.
