Episode Details

Laurie Garrett, author of The Coming Plague, joins TWiV for a wide-ranging discussion of infectious disease and public health, including emerging infections, the role of wildlife markets in spillovers, and missteps in handling the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Kathy Spindler, and Brianne Barker

Guest: Laurie Garrett

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Links for this episode

• Lauriegarrett.com
• The Coming Plague
• Betrayal of Trust
• Trump sabotaged coronavirus response (Foreign Policy)
• ASV Vaccine Town Hall
• Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks!

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Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees

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