TWiV 709: COVID cherry picking
Jan 21, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 709
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Episode description
In this episode, President Biden elevates his science advisor to his Cabinet, a review of the current flu season, the scientific goals of the WHO-convened Global Study of the Origins of SARS-CoV-2, and answers to listener questions.
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, and Kathy Spindler
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Links for this episode- President's science advisor to Cabinet (NY Times)
- Letter from Biden to Lander (pdf)
- Weekly flu (CDC)
- Weekly NY flu (NYDOH)
- WHO study on SARS-CoV-2 origins (WHO)
- Letters read on TWiV 709
- Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks!
Kathy – 15 YouTubers play Telestrations Vincent – Vince Beiser
Listener PicksBob, David, Janet – Sea Shanty by A Cappella Science (YouTube, TikTok, Bandcamp)
Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to twiv@microbe.tv
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