Topic: Rob Stein

3 chapters across the catalog

Radiation Tsunami
Episode 1494 53:42 - 59:48

1494: Radiation Tsunami

Pediatric COVID Boosters, NPR Health Report

The FDA and CDC have expanded eligibility for bivalent COVID-19 boosters to include children as young as five years old. NPR's Rob Stein reported on the expansion, while noting that experts like Dr. Paul Offit have pointed out a lack of data proving the bivalent shots are superior to original versions. Public health officials expressed concern over low uptake, as only 15% of eligible adults have received the new booster since Labor Day.

Endemicity
Episode 1416 33:41 - 38:18

1416: Endemicity

Endemicity Transition, NPR Health Reports

Health experts and NPR correspondents discuss the transition from a pandemic to "endemicity," where COVID-19 becomes a predictable, seasonal virus similar to the common cold. While some scientists see Omicron as a path to herd immunity, others warn against intentionally seeking infection.

Microbeads
Episode 908 52:58 - 58:06

908: Microbeads

Impeachment Speculation and Media Hostility

Hollywood figures Kathy Griffin and Rob Reiner discussed the potential for Donald Trump's impeachment or resignation, speculating on a Mike Pence presidency. Ben Stein commented on CNN's consistent negative coverage of the administration, noting the President's frequent labeling of the media as the "enemy of the people."