Science and Health

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at a press conference

California Dems’ Big Moves on Health Care California Dems’ Big Moves on Health Care

Sasha Abramsky on politics, plus Ellen Schrecker on the ’60s.

Jan 20, 2022 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Covid NYC

Omicron and Inequality Omicron and Inequality

Gregg Gonsalves on the new variant, plus Gary Younge on Josephine Baker.

Dec 2, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

A gloved hand holds a syringe and a small vial of liquid marked

The Covid Vaccines: Big Pharma Profits While the Global South Waits The Covid Vaccines: Big Pharma Profits While the Global South Waits

Gregg Gonsalves on the pandemic, plus John Nichols on Ron Johnson.

Mar 25, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

A person wearing gloves injects another person with a potential Covid-19 vaccine.

Mike Davis: ‘Beware the Light at the End of the Covid Tunnel’ Mike Davis: ‘Beware the Light at the End of the Covid Tunnel’

Plus Amy Wilentz on Michelle Obama’s Becoming.

Mar 11, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Joe Biden vs. Covid-19: Week One

Joe Biden vs. Covid-19: Week One Joe Biden vs. Covid-19: Week One

Gregg Gonsalves on the pandemic, plus John Nichols on Biden’s first week.

Jan 28, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

A nurse wearing a surgical mask and face shield holds a vial of the Covid-19 vaccine

Vaccine Priorities: Politics and Ethics Vaccine Priorities: Politics and Ethics

Gregg Gonsalves on Covid-19, plus John Nichols on politics in 2020.

Dec 30, 2020 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Could This Pandemic End Up Making Our Health Care System Stronger?

Could This Pandemic End Up Making Our Health Care System Stronger? Could This Pandemic End Up Making Our Health Care System Stronger?

The poor Black and brown communities hit hardest by Covid-19 have the most to gain from an overhaul of how this country administers care.

Dec 18, 2020 / Podcast / Melissa Harris-Perry and Dorian T. Warren

The Pandemic Didn’t Have to Be This Bad

The Pandemic Didn’t Have to Be This Bad The Pandemic Didn’t Have to Be This Bad

The decades of disinvestment in our public health infrastructure has now cost hundreds of thousands of lives.

Dec 11, 2020 / Podcast / Melissa Harris-Perry and Dorian T. Warren

Can We Really Achieve ‘Herd Immunity’?

Can We Really Achieve ‘Herd Immunity’? Can We Really Achieve ‘Herd Immunity’?

Gregg Gonsalves on Covid-19, plus Allissa Richardson on Black cell-phone videos.

Oct 15, 2020 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Trump Gets the Best Medical Care While Working to End Health Care for Tens of Millions

Trump Gets the Best Medical Care While Working to End Health Care for Tens of Millions Trump Gets the Best Medical Care While Working to End Health Care for Tens of Millions

Amy Wilentz on Covid-19 and Ari Berman on voting rights.

Oct 8, 2020 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

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