Medicine: The Truth with Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr

In this episode of Coronavirus: The Truth, hosts Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr delve into a “surprising” topic.

That is, why do the news media and public seem so surprised by Dr. Anthony Fauci’s projection that 100,000 to 200,000 Americans will die from the coronavirus? Why are we so surprised by the rising slope of confirmed cases, which recently eclipsed 140,000 in the United States? Or by President Trump’s decision to extend the social-distancing guidelines through April 30?

As Dr. Pearl explains, public health experts were telling us this information with great accuracy least two weeks ago. And yet, very few people seem eager to listen to the scientific, biological and mathematical facts concerning this pandemic.

So, which coronavirus “surprises” aren’t surprises at all? Are any real surprises in store and, if so, which unpleasant surprises can we get ahead of now? Get the answers on this week’s episode, which focuses on the “surprising” facts surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Here are the questions covered in episode 3 of Coronavirus: The Truth …

[01:34] How did health experts know two weeks ago what the U.S. death rate would be today?

[02:45] Why isn’t Dr. Anthony Fauci’s prediction of 100,000 to 200,000 deaths not surprising at all?

[04:31] Why does New Orleans now have one of the highest coronavirus death rates in the world?

[06:03] Is it likely that President Trump will lift social-distancing measures on April 30?

[09:10] What will happen when we reopen schools, workplaces and restaurants too soon?

[10:59] In 30 days, where will our country stand in terms of slowing or stopping the coronavirus?

[15:12] What are the likeliest social and economic consequences we’re not yet talking about?

[19:11] How do we predict the next phases of this pandemic? What should we be preparing for?

[21:34] Why isn’t the $2.2 trillion emergency relief bill an “economic stimulus package”?

[24:54] Will this pandemic have a long-term impact on the mental health of Americans?

[29:45] Which would be worse: A serious, short-term pandemic or a devastating long-term recession?

[30:12] Should we be doing antibody (serologic) testing on people who recover from coronavirus?

[34:20] Why is there so much disagreement about how many respirators and ventilators we actually need?

This episode is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify and other podcast platforms. To submit a question or comment to the hosts, visit the contact page or send a message on Twitter or LinkedIn.

*To ensure the credibility of this program, Coronavirus: The Truth refuses to accept sponsorship, outside funding sources or guests with any financial or personal conflicts of interest.

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In the second episode of Coronavirus: The Truth, hosts Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr examine several difficult but important questions surrounding the future of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.

For listeners who are new to the show, this podcast offers science-based updates on the COVID-19, insights from public health officials and clinicians, along with an unbiased look at how the day’s news and opinion are impacting American life.

Here are the questions covered in episode 2 of Coronavirus: The Truth …

[01:03] What are the most recent updates on the virus? What are the most significant changes over the past week?

[04:38] What’s important to understand about the latest mortality figures? Why are U.S. deaths still doubling every two to three days?

[06:20] Can we prevent more coronavirus deaths in the near future?

[10:20] What advice would Dr. Pearl offer people who may be panicking?

[13:40] How realistic is it that Americans will return to work, school and life as normal within a month?

[16:20] What are the three pieces of information needed to understand the pandemic’s future?

[21:02] What does exponential growth of a viral disease look like?

[22:23] Why are politicians more optimistic about the COVID-19 timeline than public health officials?

[24:04] What should we make of this recent tweet from President Donald Trump?

WE CANNOT LET THE CURE BE WORSE THAN THE PROBLEM ITSELF. AT THE END OF THE 15 DAY PERIOD, WE WILL MAKE A DECISION AS TO WHICH WAY WE WANT TO GO!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 23, 2020

[26:57] What about the possibility of medications to treat coronavirus? Why are scientists skeptical?

[29:06] Beyond our current reality, are there any “rays of hope” coming from this crisis?

[32:19] Is the coronavirus a “Black Swan” (unpredictable/unforeseen) event?

[33:11] What’s the mood in middle America over the coronavirus?

[34:32] Listener questions: Is food delivery safe? Is grocery-store shopping safe? Should we be wearing masks?

This episode is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify and other podcast platforms. To submit a question or comment to the hosts, visit the contact page or send a message on Twitter or LinkedIn.

*To ensure the credibility of this program, Coronavirus: The Truth refuses to accept sponsorship, outside funding sources or guests with any financial or personal conflicts of interest.

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From the hosts of the Fixing Healthcare podcast comes a new and necessary show that focuses on the facts surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19).

This podcast offers science-based updates on the coronavirus, insights from public health officials and clinicians, along with an unbiased look at how the day’s news and opinion are impacting American life.

Here are the questions Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr tackled in episode 1 of Coronavirus: The Truth …

[02:01] What qualifies these hosts to educate listeners about the coronavirus?

[04:18] What is coronavirus? How does it spread? Who’s at greatest risk?

[07:34] Are all these event cancellations and restaurant closures appropriate or overkill? Will these actions make a difference?

[11:58] How dangerous is COVID-19 compared to seasonal influenza (the flu)?

[13:47] How does this pandemic compare to other outbreaks like Spanish Flu, MERS, SARS and Ebola?

[16:27] What do we know about immunity, recovery and seasonality with respect to coronavirus in the United States?

[19:08] Should we be scared when scientists say, “We don’t know…”?

[20:15] Viral spread, economic strain, public panic and an overwhelmed healthcare system: Which are legit threats at this time?

[25:07] What should people with COVID-19 symptoms do? What immediate steps should they take?

[28:26] What are the psychological factors at play? Why are we so afraid? Why are people engaged in hoarding behaviors?

[34:16] When can we expect a return to normalcy in American life?

This episode is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify and other podcast platforms. To submit a question or comment to the hosts, visit the contact page or send a message on Twitter or LinkedIn.

*To ensure the credibility of this program, Coronavirus: The Truth refuses to accept sponsorship, outside funding sources or guests with any financial or personal conflicts of interest. Check in regularly for the latest episodes of this show. 

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