<p>In "We Cannot Give Up or Give In" Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the confirmation of RFK Jr. as HHS Secretary, recent layoffs at the CDC and NIH, and a new vaccine policy being adopted in Louisiana. They also discuss seasonal and H5N1 influenza activity and a measles outbreak in Texas.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://bsky.app/"><strong>Bluesky</strong></a>: Dr. Michael Osterholm (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mtosterholm.bsky.social"><strong>@mtosterholm.bsky.social</strong></a>) and CIDRAP (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/cidrap.bsky.social"><strong>cidrap.bsky.social</strong></a>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter"><strong>Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support-cidrap"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST</strong></a></p>

<p>In "Responding to Shock, Awe, and Censorship" Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall provide updates on the latest news in the federal government and how it is impacting public health locally and globally. Dr. Osterholm also discusses the latest developments in H5N1 avian flu and answers an ID query about the tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/p/anatomy-of-a-failure-why-this-latest">Anatomy of a Failure: Why This Latest Vaccine-Autism Paper is Dead Wrong</a> (Jess Steier and Bertha Hidalgo, Unbiased Science, Substack)</p> <p><a href="https://www.sciencediplomacy.org/article/2013/making-pepfar">Making PEPFAR: A Triumph of Medical Diplomacy</a> (Harold Varmus, AAAS)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://bsky.app/"><strong>Bluesky</strong></a>: Dr. Michael Osterholm (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mtosterholm.bsky.social"><strong>@mtosterholm.bsky.social</strong></a>) and CIDRAP (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/cidrap.bsky.social"><strong>cidrap.bsky.social</strong></a>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter"><strong>Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In "Drinking From a Fire Hose: Are We Drowning?" Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss recent actions taken by the Trump administration, most notably the decision to leave the World Health Organization. Dr. Osterholm also shares his thoughts on the developing H5N1 crisis and provides an update on respiratory virus transmission in the U.S. and around the world.&nbsp;</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://bsky.app/"><strong>Bluesky</strong></a>: Dr. Michael Osterholm (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mtosterholm.bsky.social"><strong>@mtosterholm.bsky.social</strong></a>) and CIDRAP (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/cidrap.bsky.social"><strong>cidrap.bsky.social</strong></a>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter"><strong>Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In "The H5N1 Pandemic Cliff: Are We at the Edge?," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the ongoing challenge of H5N1 influenza, cover increasing trends in respiratory illness, and announce a new CIDRAP report on Chronic Wasting Disease. Dr. Osterholm also answers a listener question on H5N1 in wild birds and cats and provides a tribute to the late President Jimmy Carter.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/chronic-wasting-disease/cwd-spillover-report-2025">Chronic Wasting Disease Spillover Preparedness and Response: Charting an Uncertain Future </a>(CIDRAP)</p> <p><a href="https://ivr.cidrap.umn.edu/">Influenza Vaccines Roadmap Initiative</a> (CIDRAP)</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://bsky.app/"><strong>Bluesky</strong></a>: Dr. Michael Osterholm (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mtosterholm.bsky.social"><strong>@mtosterholm.bsky.social</strong></a>) and CIDRAP (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/cidrap.bsky.social"><strong>cidrap.bsky.social</strong></a>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter"><strong>Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In "What Is Safe and Effective?," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall cover the evolving situation with H5N1 influenza, discuss the mystery outbreak in the DRC, and review the latest trends in COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Dr. Osterholm also answers a listener question on the phrase "safe and effective" regarding vaccines. And finally, the annual reading of the Polar Express from Dr. Osterholm to his grandchildren.</p> <p><a href="https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/AJPH.94.6.947">Enhancing Public Confidence in Vaccines Through Independent Oversight of Postlicensure Vaccine Safety</a> (Salmon, Moulton, Halsey; <em>AJPH</em>)</p> <p>Consider <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support">supporting this podcast</a> and the work of CIDRAP in your end-of-year giving.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://bsky.app/"><strong>Bluesky</strong></a>: Dr. Michael Osterholm (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mtosterholm.bsky.social"><strong>@mtosterholm.bsky.social</strong></a>) and CIDRAP (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/cidrap.bsky.social"><strong>cidrap.bsky.social</strong></a>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter"><strong>Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In "A Tunnel of Uncertainty," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss several of Trump's recent HHS nominations, the latest respiratory virus data, and two recent studies on long COVID. Dr. Osterholm also provides an update on the unfolding H5N1 situation and shares another "This Week in Public Health History" segment.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.journalofinfection.com/article/S0163-4453(24)00293-7/fulltext">The effect of pre-COVID and post-COVID vaccination on long COVID: a systematic review and meta-analysis</a> (Chow et al., <em>Journal of Infection</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://academic.oup.com/jid/advance-article/doi/10.1093/infdis/jiae556/7896333">Association of messenger RNA coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination and reductions in post COVID conditions following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection in a US prospective cohort of essential workers</a> (Mak et al., <em>Journal of Infectious Diseases</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/mto-wickedphotos">Photos</a> of Dr. Osterholm in Wicked</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://bsky.app/"><strong>Bluesky</strong></a>: Dr. Michael Osterholm (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mtosterholm.bsky.social"><strong>@mtosterholm.bsky.social</strong></a>) and CIDRAP (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/cidrap.bsky.social"><strong>cidrap.bsky.social</strong></a>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter"><strong>Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support-cidrap"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST</strong></a></p>

<p>In "Serious Challenges Ahead: RFK Jr and a New HHS," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the recent nomination of RFK Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. They also discuss the latest COVID data, a global increase in measles cases, and a decline in STI incidence in the United States.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobial-stewardship/superbugs-you">CIDRAP Superbugs &amp; You Podcast</a></p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://bsky.app/">Bluesky</a>: Dr. Michael Osterholm (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mtosterholm.bsky.social">@mtosterholm.bsky.social</a>) and CIDRAP (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/cidrap.bsky.social">cidrap.bsky.social</a>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter">Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support-cidrap"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST</strong></a></p>

<p>In "What Now? Public Health in Uncertain TImes", Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall revisit their discussion on the consequences of the US presidential election on public health. Dr. Osterholm also provides the latest update on COVID-19 and other respiratory virus trends, comments on H5N1 detection in pigs, and answers an ID query on pertussis.</p> <p><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/vaccines/index.html">CDC Pertussis Vaccine Guidelines</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobial-stewardship/superbugs-you">CIDRAP Superbugs &amp; You Podcast</a></p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://bsky.app/">Bluesky</a>: Dr. Michael Osterholm (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mtosterholm.bsky.social">@mtosterholm.bsky.social</a>) and CIDRAP (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/cidrap.bsky.social">cidrap.bsky.social</a>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter">Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support-cidrap"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST</strong></a></p>

<p>In "The Most Important Episode I'll Ever Record," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest respiratory virus trends, two human cases of H5N1 in Missouri, and an E. coli outbreak linked to a fast food product. For the first time in his career, Dr. Osterholm also shares comments about the upcoming elections in the United States.</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter">Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support-cidrap"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST</strong></a></p>

<p>In "Better Times," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest COVID, H5N1, and seasonal influenza data. Dr. Osterholm also answers an ID query on the ideal timing for COVID-19 booster doses and an ID query about Marburg virus transmission.</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/brain-imaging-reveals-changes-linked-long-covid">Brain imaging reveals changes linked to long COVID</a> (Stephanie Soucheray, <em>CIDRAP News</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/mbio.00137-15">Transmission of Ebola viruses: what we know and what we do not know</a> (Michael Osterholm et al., <em>mBio</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter">Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter">Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support-cidrap"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST</strong></a></p>

<p>In "A Coronavirus Dance," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest COVId trends, the upcoming winter respiratory virus season, and a UN meeting on antimicrobial resistance. Dr. Osterholm also provides an update on long COVID research and shares another "This Week in Public Health History" segment.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.covidtests.gov/">COVIDTests.gov</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/covid-19-reinfection-ups-risk-long-covid-new-data-show">COVID-19 reinfection ups risk of long COVID, new data show</a> (Jim Wappes, <em>CIDRAP News</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/study-sheds-new-light-severe-covids-long-term-brain-impacts">Study sheds new light on severe COVID's long-term brain impacts</a> (Lisa Schnirring, <em>CIDRAP News</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/common-diabetes-drug-linked-lower-rate-long-covid">Common diabetes drug linked to lower rate of long COVID</a> (Stephanie Soucheray, <em>CIDRAP News</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter">Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support-cidrap"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST</strong></a></p>