Topic: Pandemic Funding

2 chapters across the catalog

Flock Off!
Episode 1890 40:00 - 46:17

1890: Flock Off!

Wuhan Lab Funding and Reputation Management

The hosts revisit the controversy surrounding NIH funding for the Wuhan Institute of Virology and Anthony Fauci's initial denials of such support. They discuss Rand Paul's assertion that Fauci could have avoided scrutiny by admitting early mistakes regarding "gain of function" research. The segment concludes that the current political proceedings are primarily aimed at dismantling Fauci's public legacy.

Torture Telephone
Episode 1488 37:29 - 41:21

1488: Torture Telephone

Karine Jean-Pierre, COVID Funding and Testing Business Scams

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre urged Congress to pass additional COVID-19 funding to prepare for future variants and research. The administration is blaming Republicans for funding delays that have left small businesses in the testing industry unreimbursed. Many businesses that scaled up testing operations are reportedly only receiving half of their expected government reimbursements, leading to financial distress.