COVID-19 has brought a whole era of uncertainty and fear, and in many ways, has lowered people's trust in the scientific process. Dr. Taylor Holroyd joins us to discuss the whys and hows of vaccine hesitancy - and how to have these important conversations with friends and family.

There's a lot of data coming out, and it's coming out quickly. But we're not all equipped to fully understand the nuances of what the data actually means, how it was collected, and what that means in a vaccine context. Join us for a discussion with Doug Arbetter, biostatistician and data-savvy public health practitioner to better make sense of the world of data!

Many people have argued that the impact of this pandemic has been harder on mental health than on physical health. It's so important to keep ourselves physically healthy but also mentally healthy. 

In this episode we discuss the mental health impact of the pandemic and strategies for prioritizing your mental health.

Economist and Epidemiologist, Sasha van Katwyk talks to us about how economy and public health have been pitted against each other - and how that ultimately is a false dichotomy. Join us for a discussion on social trust, communication strategies, and the nuances involved in understanding pandemic challenges from both a public health and an economy lens. 

Ever wondered how our immune system works and where vaccines fit in all this? During this episode, we discuss mRNA, vaccines, and more with Dr. Christophe Toukam, an infectious disease epidemiologist with expertise in immunology. 

8-year old Lincoln joins us from Minnesota to ask all of his questions regarding COVID-19 to Dr. Kuldip Kainth, a pediatrician from North Carolina. Join us for an insightful and adorable conversation between these two special guests!

What are the political and ethical implications surrounding this pandemic? What have we learned from history about our ability to react in the face of crises?  Join us for a conversation with Dr. Kathleen Bachynski, Assistant Professor at Muhlenberg College, regarding the intricacies of navigating a pandemic through a historical, political and ethical lens. 

Wear a mask, don't wear a mask; open schools, keep schools closed - with the arrival of a brand new virus, we've seen how scientific recommendations and public health guidelines have evolved and changed overtime. Joining us is Dr. Anastasia Lambrou to discuss why and how science changes, & how to better understand and navigate a world where certainty seems distant. 

With vaccines in the process of being rolled out across several parts of the world, and the novelty and speed associated with them, we understand that there are a lot of concerns, questions, and even fear. In this episode, we are joined by Ian Brunton and Dr. Taylor Holroyd to have an honest conversation about these concerns.

What is it like to live with COVID-19 even after having "recovered" from it? Greg Rosen walks us through the challenges that many "Longhaulers" face months after recovery.