Let's Talk ID
Let's Talk ID is a podcast by the Infectious Diseases Society of America, featuring discussions with experts on a range of topics related to infectious diseases including antimicrobial resistance, ID diagnostics and outbreaks such as COVID-19, Ebola and measles. Episodes on IDSA’s guidelines are also available.*The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
Latest episodes
Nov 14, 2020 • 14min
COVID-19 Data: The Forecast for the Upcoming Months (Nov. 14, 2020)
What does COVID-19 data modeling tell us to expect over the next six months? Amesh Adalja, M.D., FIDSA of Johns Hopkins University and Ali Mokdad, PhD of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation join us to share the forecast.
Nov 7, 2020 • 20min
Navigating the COVID-19 “Infodemic” – Staying Ahead of Misinformation (Nov. 7, 2020)
"In this pandemic, we’re not only fighting a virus, we’re also fighting an 'infodemic.'" IDSA Board members Wendy Armstrong, M.D., FIDSA, and Carlos del Rio, M.D., FIDSA of Emory University discuss the ongoing spread of COVID-19 misinformation and ways to combat it.
Oct 31, 2020 • 24min
Seven Months into COVID-19: Where Are We Now? (Oct. 31, 2020)
IDSA Board members Jeanne Marrazzo, M.D., FIDSA & John Lynch, M.D. discuss where we are seven months into the COVID-19 pandemic and the lessons we’ve learned thus far.
Oct 20, 2020 • 21min
From Halloween to Hanukkah: What Will Holidays Look Like During COVID-19? (Oct. 20, 2020)
We discuss how to navigate the upcoming holiday season and family gatherings amid the COVID-19 pandemic with Dr. Jason Newland of Washington University and Dr. Susan Kline of the University of Minnesota.
Oct 17, 2020 • 12min
IDWeek 2020: What To Expect
IDWeek Chair Inger Damon, M.D., Ph.D., FIDSA shares what to expect during the year’s premier infectious diseases event.
Oct 10, 2020 • 21min
COVID-19: An Update on Schools - Is In-Person Learning Now Considered Safe? (Oct. 10, 2020)
Is in-person learning now considered safe? How can schools prepare for the upcoming winter months? IDSA Board member Tina Tan, M.D., FIDSA of Northwestern University and Preeti Malani, M.D., FIDSA of the University of Michigan join us to share an update on COVID-19 and schools.
Oct 3, 2020 • 17min
COVID-19: A Conversation with Dr. Tom Frieden (Oct. 3, 2020)
"There’s only one enemy here and that enemy is a virus...the more we stick together, learn with each other, support each other, the more we can gain the upper hand." Former CDC director and President & CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, Tom Frieden, M.D., joins us to discuss the biggest obstacles the U.S. is facing amid the COVID-19 pandemic, including vaccine distribution, testing & guidance changes.
Sep 29, 2020 • 36min
COVID-19: Managing Patients in Long-Term Care Settings (Sept. 29, 2020)
What special type of preparations should long-term care facilities deploy in order to keep their residents, staff and visitors from contracting or spreading COVID-19? Dr. Alice Kim of the Cleveland Clinic and Dr. Sean Cannone (D.O.), a geriatric specialist at Summa Western Reserve Hospital, join us to discuss issues surrounding COVID-19 in long-term care facilities.
Sep 22, 2020 • 23min
COVID-19 Mutations (Sept. 22, 2020)
What do we know about the genetic diversity of SARS-CoV-2 and does an increase in mutations mean COVID-19 is getting more harmful over time? Dr. Adam Lauring of the University of Michigan and Dr. Stanley Perlman of the University of Iowa join us to discuss mutations of the COVID-19 virus.
Sep 19, 2020 • 22min
COVID-19 & Influenza (Sept. 19, 2020)
ER physicians Sandy Schneider, M.D. of the American College of Emergency Physicians & Edward Michelson, M.D. of Texas Tech University Health Services Center discuss issues surrounding COVID-19 and influenza, treatment of each, their effects on medical facilities and how health care professionals can deal with the added challenge.
