In his first interview since leaving government service, Dr. Anthony Fauci explains why the latest COVID variant, XBB.1.5, is spreading so rapidly and why China is facing an explosion of COVID cases. Fauci also responds to Twitter owner Elon Musk, who earlier this week said he would release the "Fauci Files," thought to be internal Twitter documents, though their precise content or relevance is unclear. Stay for the Outtake Especial to hear what Fauci is up to now and how old habits - like his sleep patterns - die hard. Join us!

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