Topic: Covid Gov

2 chapters across the catalog

Word Veto
Episode 1757 2:36:03 - 2:42:03

1757: Word Veto

COVID.gov and the Lab Leak Transformation

The Trump administration has transformed the official COVID.gov website to focus on the "lab leak" theory of the virus's origin in Wuhan, China. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder criticizes the move, arguing that the strongest evidence still points to a "natural spillover" at a wet market. The hosts mock the reintroduction of the "raccoon dog" theory and argue that public trust in government health guidance has already been permanently damaged.

Unhappy Newcomer
Episode 1689 1:38:35 - 1:43:20

1689: Unhappy Newcomer

Updated COVID-19 Vaccines, Federal Test Kit Relaunch

The FDA has authorized updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna targeting current variants. Additionally, the federal government plans to relaunch the covidtest.gov website in late September, allowing households to order four free rapid test kits despite the hosts' skepticism regarding the ongoing necessity of these measures.