Chasing Life
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Vaccine Warrior Kizzmekia Corbett
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kizzmekia Corbett is a 34-year-old viral immunologist, and she might help save the world. She leads the coronavirus vaccine research at the National I...
A Conversation with FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With a vaccine rollout underway in the United Kingdom, the Food and Drug Administration could issue emergency use authorization to a Covid-19 vacci...
What it’s like to be part of a Covid-19 Trial
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Very soon, the first Covid-19 vaccine could be authorized for public use in the United States. Is it like a flu shot? What are the side effects? Today...
Q&A on Vaccines with Dr. Anthony Fauci
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When and where can you get the vaccine? Can you choose which one you get? Dr. Anthony Fauci answers all your questions about the vaccine at a CNN Town...
Broadway Revival
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
New York's theater district has been dark since March. Broadway was one of the first industries shut down by the pandemic and it may be one of the las...
A Weird School Year So Far
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the early months of the pandemic much of the country was in disarray, including schools. Now that the fall semester is almost over, Dr. Sanjay G...
The mRNA Breakthrough
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you fight a pandemic? With cutting edge technology. Two of the new Covid-19 vaccines applying for FDA approval rely on a novel approach that us...
Fighting Hunger and Shame in a Pandemic
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Millions of families across the country have lost some of their income because of the pandemic and are struggling to put food on the table. In today...
Holiday Shopping is a Mixed Bag
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coronavirus has changed a lot about this holiday season. And the pandemic-induced recession means the way people spend their money is different too. O...
Thanksgiving with the Guptas
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many Thanksgiving gatherings will be a bit smaller this year. CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses his own plans for the hol...
Holiday Air Travel
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The C.D.C. recommends against traveling for Thanksgiving, as infection rates are on the rise nationwide. But the airline industry is still expecting a...
One Handshake Away From Heaven
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
CNN Senior Writer Thomas Lake tells the story of a pastor in small-town South Carolina who’s doing what he can to minister to his flock. Among his ...
Emergency Use Authorization Explained
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There is promising data from two drug companies with vaccines in the works, but what comes next? One way of speeding the process is an Emergency Use A...
Who Gets the Vaccine First?
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With promising data coming out of multiple trials, the country is now looking at how to distribute a potential Covid-19 vaccine to the public. But who...
Mice Lie and Monkeys Exaggerate
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Several vaccine companies have announced promising early evidence that their vaccines are effective at preventing symptoms of a coronavirus infection....
Infection Rates and Questions On the Rise
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. is setting devastating new records nine months into this pandemic. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers listener question...
We’re in a Humanitarian Crisis
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Almost a quarter of a million people have died of Covid-19 in the United States. The country is now seeing record-breaking case numbers. Dr. Sanjay Gu...
A Surge in South Dakota
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
South Dakota has had one of the worst spikes of Covid-19 cases in the country, with the positivity rate now climbing above 50%. And still, the state h...
The Mystery of the Viral Dose
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why does Covid-19 make some people so much sicker than others? Risk factors and pre-existing conditions are part of it, but could there still be anoth...
The President-Elect's Pandemic Plan
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Even before the presidential election was called for the former vice president, Joe Biden promised to take the country’s pandemic response in a dram...
Flushing Out the Virus
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Universities, nursing homes, and even entire cities are turning to an unlikely tool to monitor the spread of the coronavirus: sewage water. CNN Chi...
Singing in the Silent Spring
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When life as we know it was put on pause by the pandemic, nature flourished. In this episode, scientists Elizabeth Derryberry and Jennifer Phillips ...
The Scalpel and the Sledgehammer
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
All over Europe, nationwide lockdowns are being put in place as the continent tries to weather the second wave of coronavirus infections. But before s...
Your Stress is Showing
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic stress should not be taken lightly. Doctors and dentists around the country are reporting hair loss, skin rashes and cracked teeth that they b...
Breathe In, Breathe Out
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The stress of this the pandemic is getting to us, and today’s election is only heightening the anxiety for some. On today’s podcast, CNN Chief M...
When Will Life Return to Normal?
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Will things return to “normal” as soon as there is a vaccine? How can we vote safely? What do we know about the flu shot this year? As we head int...
Dr. Craig Spencer's Long Haul
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Almost exactly six years ago, Dr. Craig Spencer was getting out of the hospital after being treated for Ebola. But his recovery didn’t end there. He...
The Coronavirus Campaign
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With Election Day less than a week away, CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with CNN Political Director David Chalian about t...
Talking Turkey
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thanksgiving is just around the corner but Coronavirus cases are surging in some states. Should you bring the family together, keep the celebratio...
Back at the Ball Game
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The World Series is on and fans are in the stands. Watching professional sports, in person, during a pandemic, looks and sounds a lot different. CNN...
Halloween Isn't Canceled!
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This Halloween, don’t let the coronavirus scare you away from having fun. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to epidemiologist D...
A Dilemma on a Dark Road in Georgia
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
CNN Senior Writer Thomas Lake tells the story of a dilemma he faced on a dark road in rural Georgia one night — and his fear that his wife and chi...
Avoiding the Virus and the Doctor
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this spring, doctors around the country began to worry that fear of Covid-19 was keeping their patients away. Now, we’re starting to see ...
The Mixed Messages on Masks
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Confusion about mask wearing is rampant. The messaging from scientists about the importance of masks is being distorted by noise and conflicting appro...
Europe’s Second Wave
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Curfews and closures are spreading in Europe in response to a second wave of the coronavirus. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta looks a...
Fact Checking Immunity, Travel & Masks
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How long does our Covid-19 immunity last? Can we still get Covid-19 if we wear a mask? Did travel bans actually save lives? Today, CNN’s Chief ...
Basketball Practice With A Mask On
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Top-ranked women’s college basketball player Rhyne Howard is facing a season like no other. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks t...
Uncomfortably Numb
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Around the world, more than a million people have now died from the coronavirus. Rationally, we know this is devastating, but emotionally, why can we ...
The Secretive and Essential Work to Find a Vaccine
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The race is on for a Covid-19 vaccine, but behind the scenes there’s a secretive group that has the power to stop a vaccine trial in its tracks....
How Climate Change Affects Covid-19
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can climate change make pandemics worse? CNN’s Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir talks to Alexander More, Assistant Research Professor at t...
Former CDC Directors Speak Out
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
CNN’s most recent Global Town Hall featured a conversation with five former CDC directors about how the U.S. is handling this pandemic. Check out t...
What a Grocery Manager Won’t Say to Anti-Maskers
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Enforcing Montana’s statewide mask mandate is part of supermarket manager John Steenwyk’s job. It puts him in the crosshairs of anti-maskers, and ...
Taking Attendance in a Virtual School Year
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the school year underway and so many kids learning remotely, how are schools getting students to show up for class? CNN Correspondent Evan McMorr...
Super Spreading at the White House
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Since the September 26th ceremony at the White House’s Rose Garden, at least 15 people have tested positive for Covid-19, leading some to declare ...
The First Patient
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Going all the way back to George Washington, many American presidents have faced serious health issues while in office. But their administrations have...
Trump Joins Coronavirus-Positive World Leaders
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Last week the world learned that President Donald Trump had tested positive for Covid-19, joining the list of coronavirus infections with global imp...
The President Tests Positive
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Overnight, we learned President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for Covid-19. The diagnosis amounts to the most serious know...
Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott Makes a Play
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Soon after the Big 10 conference decided it would play an abbreviated football season, Pac-12 followed suit and announced it would have one, too. CNN ...
The Big Ten's Big Decision
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Two months ago, it looked like some of the best college football programs in the country wouldn’t see competition this year. But recently the Big Te...
Get a Flu Shot!
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Flu season is around the corner, and this year it’s more important than ever to get a flu shot so we can try to avoid a “double-whammy” healt...
When Wildfire Season Collides with the Pandemic
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the American West, this has been one of the worst wildfire seasons in history. On top of working to contain the fires, government leaders and emer...
A Tragic Milestone
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Over 200,000 Americans have died from Covid-19. One model predicts that the number will nearly double by January 1 if people don’t change their beha...
Inside WHO’s Battle Against the Pandemic
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a normal year, a job at the World Health Organization is already challenging. Now, it’s front and center in the global battle against Covid-19 wh...
Checking in with Dr. Anthony Fauci
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The US just reached a grim milestone: 200,000 deaths as a result of the novel coronavirus. As part of the Citizen by CNN conference, CNN’s Chief Med...
Safe Voting 101
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re six weeks away from Election Day, and voting may look very different this year. As the coronavirus continues to spread across the nation, ...
Safety Questions for Reopening
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As some states move forward with reopening, many people are still uncertain about the safest way to eat out at a restaurant, go to the movies, or hit...
Mental Health and Coping During Covid
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A recent CDC study suggests more people are experiencing suicidal thoughts since the pandemic hit. CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupt...
3M CEO Mike Roman
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Until six months ago, some of 3M’s best-known products were Post-It Notes and Scotch Tape. Now, the company has gained global attention for being th...
We’re in a She-cession
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The economic recession caused by Covid-19 has disproportionately affected women, especially women of color. CNN Senior Global Affairs Analyst Bianna ...
Isolation and the Brain
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Social isolation during the pandemic can have surprising effects on the brain. Research suggests our social skills may be suffering. CNN’s Chi...
Safety vs Speed in the Race for a Vaccine
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The President is pushing for a Covid-19 vaccine before the election, but is that realistic? Or safe? CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta ...
The Pandemic Will Be Televised
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The entertainment industry is adapting in all kinds of ways during the pandemic, from mannequins on set to robotic cameras. CNN senior writer L...
The Swedish Strategy
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the early days of the pandemic, Sweden made the decision not to mandate a lockdown and did not require citizens to wear masks. Some have wondere...
A Conversation With a Covid-19 Vaccine Scientist
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does it feel like working on something that could save the world? CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with Hanneke Schuitema...
Obituaries in the Age of the Coronavirus
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each person who has died from the coronavirus had a story. When social distancing makes in-person services and memorials a challenge, obituaries can o...
A Frontline Worker at the Breaking Point
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Healthcare worker Parsia Jahanbani’s job might be killing him. Some of his patients are rude to him. He’s working longer and harder, while the...
Nursing Home Heroes
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Doctors Without Borders has built a reputation parachuting into war zones and natural disasters. Now they are bringing their expertise to American nur...
The Last Time Schools Opened in a Pandemic
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Around this time 102 years ago, the U.S. was in a similar position as it is today. We've been here before, so why is history repeating itself? CNN C...
Covid on Campus
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What’s it like going to college during a pandemic? CNN Senior Global Affairs Analyst Bianna Golodryga talks to a Tulane University freshman about li...
Leading through a Pandemic
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Northwell Health in New York has treated more Covid-19 patients than any other hospital system in the country. CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr....
Testing 1, 2, 3
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Six months into this pandemic, the United States has not yet scaled up testing enough to help control the coronavirus. CNN Chief Medical Corresponde...
A Fall Without Tailgates
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The start of the college football season is just around the corner, but only a few teams will be lining up on the gridiron. The NCAA has cancelled its...
Vaccine Trials and Tribulations
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The first U.S. vaccine trial is underway, and it’s missing something important - Black and Latino volunteers. Dr. Elmer Huerta, the host of CNN’s ...
Addressing Vaccine Skepticism
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An alarming number of Americans hold negative views about vaccination. So if and when we get a Covid-19 vaccine, will people sign up to receive it? CN...
The State of Contact Tracing
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Public health experts estimate the United States needs 100,000 to 300,000 contact tracers for Covid-19. But we're still far from that number. CNN’s ...
Covid-19 and the Brain
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From brain fog to the loss of smell to strokes, we’ve been hearing a lot about the neurological symptoms of Covid-19. CNN’s Chief Medical Corres...
Pandemic Pregnancy Answers
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re answering your questions about the risks of coronavirus during pregnancy. CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks wit...
Open the Window: Talking about Airborne Transmission
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can the novel coronavirus be spread through the air? And if so, what can we do to make sure the air inside our homes and buildings is as clean as poss...
The Long Haulers
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shortness of breath, heart palpitations, and memory loss. Some Covid-19 survivors continue to struggle with symptoms long after they’ve recovered f...
Why I'm Not Sending My Kids Back to School
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta gets personal about why his family made the difficult decision not to send his three children back to...
Inside the NBA Bubble with Coach Popovich
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Last month, the NBA resumed its season from within a “bubble” facility in Orlando, where players are isolated and tested regularly. And so far,...
‘On the Edge of the Abyss’: Covid-19 in Beirut
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the morning of the deadly explosion that tore through the Lebanese capital of Beirut, the city’s main public hospital was already approaching f...
Tyler Perry's Camp Quarantine
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When the pandemic brought most of Hollywood to a standstill, Tyler Perry figured out a way to get his production studio up and running again. He set u...
Childhood, Interrupted
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a moving audio essay, CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta opens up about his thoughts and fears for his children as they grow u...
Reality Check with Dr. Anthony Fauci
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, hasn’t been appearing at White House briefings as much lat...
Class in a Church Graveyard
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
School life in Denmark during a pandemic looks a little different. CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks to Susanne Gargiulo, a ...
Digital Divide: Making the Connection in Schools
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
About 17% of all students in the U.S. do not have the technology or internet access they need to log into school at home. Now that many schools will b...
"This Is A War": Reopening Colleges
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The logistics of reopening colleges during a pandemic are incredibly complicated. Can it be done safely? CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gu...
A Tale of Two Teachers
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Across the country school districts are deciding whether to start the new school year in person. For many teachers, this uncertainty has left them anx...
“Year of Flexibility”: The Great Education Experiment
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How does one of the largest school districts in the country plan for 200,000 K-12 students to start the year, virtually? CNN’s Bianna Golodryga spea...
Back to School Jitters
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re kicking off a week of episodes dedicated to how kids, teachers and parents are grappling with back to school safety. What are the best solutio...
Inside the World’s Longest Lockdown
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Philippine capital Manila currently holds the record for the world’s longest and strictest lockdown. During that time, tens of thousands of peop...
Hopeful News About Antibodies
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout the pandemic there’s been a big question: Will recovering from the virus or being treated by an effective vaccine provide lasting immunit...
Ask Me Anything
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers important new questions from listeners. From vaccines and testing delays ...
Kickoff: Football's Big Test
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This year’s NFL season is scheduled to start on September 10, but players are headed to training camps starting this week. The league and its player...
‘The Perfect Storm’: Covid-19 and the Latino Population
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
More likely to be essential workers and less likely to have insurance, the country’s Latino population has been disproportionately affected by the...
The Child Care Centers That Never Closed
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When the pandemic hit, most schools and child care centers in the country closed. But a few places throughout the country stayed open. Eve...
Realist or Alarmist? Q&A with Dr. Fauci
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As coronavirus cases in the United States near four million, CNN checks in with the nation’s top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci. CNN an...
Demystifying the Vaccine
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A recent vaccine trial from Oxford University shows promising preliminary results, suggesting the vaccine can produce immune responses that may prot...
Mixed Messages
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to Dr. James Curran, dean of Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health, about setbac...