Episode 1483 • • 1:20:42 - 1:27:05
1483: Jacked Up Joe
Atlantic Writer Discusses Vaccine Testing and Cooking Analogies
Catherine Wu of The Atlantic discussed the lack of human data for the new COVID-19 boosters, comparing the ingredient substitution to "subbing in shortening for butter" in a recipe. While acknowledging the "tricky" nature of approving vaccines based on animal data, she expressed confidence in their safety based on previous iterations. The discussion highlights the shift away from using specific efficacy percentages as a primary selling point for the new shots.