Former director of policy for the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Engagement in the White House and Brookings Institution Fellow, Dr. Kavita Patel, joins Dr. Marc Siegel and discusses the current state of the pandemic in the US, and why public health policy and messaging are an important part of overcoming vaccine hesitancy.

Dean of the Brown School of Public Health, Dr. Ashish Jha, joins Dr. Marc Siegel and weighs in on the J&J vaccine, the global distribution of the available vaccines, the progress of our battle against COVID variants, and the increasing cases of COVID in Michigan. Plus, hear about the Brown School’s strategy on getting everyone vaccinated before opening for the new school year.

Pediatrician Dr. Benard Dreyer reviews the new recommendations put out by the American Pediatric Association outlining safe interactions with children for adults who have been fully vaccinated.

Dr. Mark Pochapin and his guest examine the latest news about the J&J vaccine. And they answer listener questions on antibodies, therapeutics, vaccine efficacy, and vaccine safety with underlying conditions including pregnancy.

During Health Equity Now, host Dr. Joseph Ravenell and his guest examine the important role barbershops play in the African American community and how the pandemic has impacted that role.

Member of President Biden's Coronavirus Advisory Team, Dr. Michael Osterholm joins Dr. Marc Siegel to discuss the latest COVID-19 news including new vaccine efficacy findings, the current midwestern surge, the variants, vaccine hesitancy and more.

Dr. Jonathan Whiteson and his guests discuss the confusion and delirium symptoms of COVID as well as other neurological concerns. Hear about the treatment plans that can help patients when they are in the hospital, recovering, and when they are experiencing long-term effects of the infection.

Dr. Marc Siegel and his guest review the considerations necessary before a vaccine passport might be implemented in the United States. Hear about the important legal and ethical factors at play.

Dr. Amr Moorsi and his guest discuss the importance of maintaining good oral health, and they review the safety measures dental offices have in place to keep everyone safe during the pandemic and beyond.

Dr. Marc Siegel and his guest, NYU's Director of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Dr. Ashley Roman, discuss what impact, if any, COVID has on fertility, and what we know about passive immunity and vaccine safety.