Covid Daily News: Coronavirus Developments With Nate Duncan and Ben Taylor

About this podcast

Nate Duncan and Ben Taylor spend hours every day reading and curating the most important coronavirus news so you don’t have to. The goal is to bring you a well-researched, analytical, and data-oriented podcast with the most important COVID-19 news and research from around the world.

Covid Daily News: Coronavirus Developments With Nate Duncan and Ben Taylor

Episodes

2020
COVID and POTUS with Dr. Carl Bergstrom
Dr. Carl Bergstrom joins to discuss the crazy news that Donald Trump has been hospitalized for COVID-19. Included: What to believe about the President’s condition and the timeline of infection? What the President’s prognosis is statistically? What are the chances Joe Biden is infected? The White House’s testing scheme. Support the show: http://patreon.com/DuncanLeroux See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 4, 2020
45 min
The Most Promising Therapies with Dr. Matthew Frieman
Dr. Matthew Frieman joins to discuss his expertise, the state of development for treatments outside of vaccines. He takes us through three main categories of development, namely existing drugs, antibodies, and new drugs. He explains how the regulatory process work, how more funding speeds up the process and takes stock of our overall level of progress for these treatments. Dr. Frieman is an Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at University of Maryland School of Medicine Please subscribe on Apple, Spotify or via RSS Feed, or search “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. If you want to support this ad-free show please join Nate’s Patreon, Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Ben Taylor (@ElGee35) Support the show: http://patreon.com/DuncanLeroux
August 7, 2020
36 min
[Better Audio] Hitting the Gas and Brake on Testing; News and Science Roundup
Ben and Nate discuss interesting new testing procedures, as well as a new FDA authorization for pooled testing. Does it go far enough? A big news and science roundup including neonatal transmission, Vietnam’s new outbreak, and another encouraging baby step for Moderna’s vaccine. Please subscribe on Apple, Spotify or via RSS Feed, or search “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. If you want to support this ad-free show please join Nate’s Patreon, Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Ben Taylor (@ElGee35) Support the show: http://patreon.com/DuncanLeroux
July 30, 2020
38 min
Worldwide Trends; Last Word (For Now) on Schools; COVID “Long Haulers”; Choosing a Mask
A hard look worldwide at the countries that have done well and poorly overall, and where COVID is changing the most. Plus, evaluating data for hard-hit countries. A full summary of where we stand on reopening schools. The evidence is now pretty clear. More data on how many people experience long-term symptoms. Evidence that masks protect you in addition to others. How to choose a mask. Please subscribe on Apple, Spotify or via RSS Feed, or search “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. If you want to support this ad-free show please join Nate’s Patreon, Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Ben Taylor (@ElGee35) Support the show: http://patreon.com/DuncanLeroux
July 26, 2020
46 min
Where We Are on Vaccines with NYT’s Denise Grady
Science reporter Denise Grady of the New York Times discusses everything we need to know on vaccines. The most promising candidates so far. How mRNA vaccines work. What steps remain before candidates become available. The possibility vaccines won’t be universally effective. Please subscribe on Apple, Spotify or via RSS Feed, or search “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. If you want to support this ad-free show please join Nate’s Patreon, Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Ben Taylor (@ElGee35) Support the show: http://patreon.com/DuncanLeroux
July 24, 2020
35 min
US Surge in Hospitalizations; Why This is a Critical Time for Stimulus
Ben does another deep data dive with US case counts and hospitalizations, and a discussion of how those hospitalization numbers will eventually correlate with deaths. Economic indicators are on the wane once more. Why this is such a critical time for stimulus to get us to a potential vaccine. What do we think of the change in CDC guidelines for ending self-isolation after positive tests? Please subscribe on Apple, Spotify or via RSS Feed, or search “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. If you want to support this ad-free show please join Nate’s Patreon, Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Ben Taylor (@ElGee35) Support the show: http://patreon.com/DuncanLeroux
July 23, 2020
44 min
Vaccine Optimism; Aerosolized Superspreading; India Data Dive
Dr. Fauci’s recent podcast appearances discussing vaccine progress and distribution, durability of immune response, and progress on rapid testing technology. How aerosolized transmission causes superspreading events, and the 80/20 rule. A deep data dive on India from Ben, along with some other key world news from South Africa and Hong Kong. Please subscribe on Apple, Spotify or via RSS Feed, or search “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. If you want to support this ad-free show please join Nate’s Patreon, Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Ben Taylor (@ElGee35) Support the show: http://patreon.com/DuncanLeroux
July 19, 2020
46 min
Improved Treatment and the Latest on Immunity with Dr. Talia Swartz
Dr. Talia Swartz of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York discusses: The all hands on deck response at hospitals during the depths of the crisis in New York. How treatment of severe cases has improved. Her work evaluating how the immune system responds to the virus and the inflammation caused by the immune response. How immunity works generally, and the current state of our understanding of immunity conferred by recovery from the virus. How to interpret media reports of reinfection. How much stock to put in theories that a large number of people are immune to COVID-19 due to previous exposure to other coronaviruses. Please subscribe on Apple, Spotify or via RSS Feed, or search “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. If you want to support this ad-free show please join Nate’s Patreon, Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Ben Taylor (@ElGee35) Support the show: http://patreon.com/DuncanLeroux
July 17, 2020
31 min
Key Demographics of COVID19; Are We Winning the Mask Debate?
We start with a catch-up on the latest US numbers. California rolls back reopening and LA and SD schools announce no in-person classes. Wal-Mart joins a growing list of retailers requiring face masks. Are we making progress on “politicizing” face masks? A very extensive seroprevalence study out of Spain looked at over 60,000 people. Ben is excited by this demographic catnip, including implications for infection among children and the amount of asymptomatic cases. A recent study did autopsies on COVID-19 patients to assess the role of immune-mediated, rather than pathogenmediated, organ inflammation and injury. We discuss the latest on potential use of human challenge trials. Please subscribe on Apple, Spotify or via RSS Feed, or search “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. If you want to support this ad-free show please join Nate’s Patreon, Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Ben Taylor (@ElGee35) Support the show: http://patreon.com/DuncanLeroux
July 15, 2020
42 min
The One Case From a Plane; News Roundup
There is only one documented case of COVID19 transmission on a plane. How indicative is that of the actual risk? Plus a long look at the evidence for this transmission and what conclusions we can draw from it. Examining a couple reports of reinfection. United’s plans to cut workers as of September 30 is emblematic of economic issues as focus shifts to COVID19 long haul. CDC supposedly won’t change school guidelines USA and World news roundup. Please subscribe on Apple, Spotify or via RSS Feed, or search “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. If you want to support this ad-free show please join Nate’s Patreon, Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Ben Taylor (@ElGee35) Support the show: http://patreon.com/DuncanLeroux
July 10, 2020
30 min
What to Expect in States With Rising Cases; The Question of Reopening Schools
Ben does another deep dive into the numbers, looking at where certain states are now and comparing them to the first spike in April to look at a possible timeline for fatalities. A long look at how to reopen schools, what the risk of transmission among and from children is, and recommendations for how to reopen. World news focusing on Britain’s easing of lockdown and Australian state Victoria reinstituting restrictions. Please subscribe on Apple, Spotify or via RSS Feed, or search “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. If you want to support this ad-free show please join Nate’s Patreon, Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Ben Taylor (@ElGee35) Support the show: http://patreon.com/DuncanLeroux
July 8, 2020
54 min
The Biggest Things To Know About COVID-19 In One Place
A summary of the most important things we know about COVID-19 so far. If someone just arrived here from Mars, what would be the most important things for them to know? We put together the information on how the virus spreads, how to prevent the spread, how much and who it kills and sickens, and more. Please subscribe on Apple, Spotify or via RSS Feed, or search “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. If you want to support this ad-free show please join Nate’s Patreon, Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Ben Taylor (@ElGee35) Support the show: http://patreon.com/DuncanLeroux
July 5, 2020
56 min
Latest on Transmission by Kids; US Economic Outlook
The latest information on whether children transmit the virus. A look at the latest economic indicators to assess COVID19’s effect on the economy. Businesses and organizations facing restrictions have new arguments in court. Please subscribe on Apple, Spotify or via RSS Feed, or search “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. If you want to support this ad-free show please join Nate’s Patreon, Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Ben Taylor (@ElGee35) Support the show: http://patreon.com/DuncanLeroux
July 3, 2020
22 min
Latest State Data; What Symptoms Do Patients Have and How Long Do They Last?
Ben runs some of the ugly numbers on the continuing surge in the US. Hard decisions will have to be made on which activities we truly value. A crazy superspreading story from India. A deep dive on some of the latest morbidity information from a CDC study that followed up with patients who tested positive. Please subscribe on Apple, Spotify or via RSS Feed, or search “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. If you want to support this ad-free show please join Nate’s Patreon, Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Ben Taylor (@ElGee35) Support the show: http://patreon.com/DuncanLeroux
July 2, 2020
36 min
Dr. Saad Omer: Our Next Steps; How to Distribute a Vaccine; Detecting SARS-COV-2 in Wastewater
Dr. Saad Omer (@SaadOmer3), Director, Yale Institute for Global Health, joins COVID Daily News. The subjects: The worrying rise in US cases and how it can be addressed. The need for a national vaccine plan, how it would be formulated and implemented, and which populations should be prioritized. His study, SARS-CoV-2 RNA concentrations in primary municipal sewage sludge as a leading indicator of COVID-19 outbreak dynamics, and its usefulness in predicting outbreaks in areas with insufficient testing. Please subscribe on Apple, Spotify or via RSS Feed, or search “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. If you want to support this ad-free show please join Nate’s Patreon, Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Ben Taylor (@ElGee35) Support the show.
June 30, 2020
32 min
Bars or Protests Causing Spread? What to Make of More Young People Being Infected
A look at where transmission is happening to boost case counts. How much is protests, and how much is bars? What should we make of claims that younger demographics in this latest surge mean it isn’t so bad? Surge states finally take some countermeasures. Has India given up on preventing the spread of the virus? Please subscribe on Apple, Spotify or via RSS Feed, or search “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. If you want to support this ad-free show please join Nate’s Patreon, Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Ben Taylor (@ElGee35) Support the show.
June 28, 2020
46 min
Dr. Carl Bergstrom: Taking Stock; Testing for Mitigation; Improving Communication
Dr. Carl Bergstrom (@CT_Bergstrom), a professor of Biology at University of Washington with 20 years of experience studying the emergence of infectious diseases and author of a book on how to spot misinformation, returns to discuss a host of issues, including: Where we are and are headed as a country and a world right now. Are there any positive trends in the midst of all this? How to assess news reports of potential treatment breakthroughs. What are the three main ways testing can be used and how can we improve that? How can we improve scientific communication so people really understand the risks of this virus and how it’s transmitted? Please subscribe on Apple, Spotify or via RSS Feed, or search “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. If you want to support this ad-free show please join Nate’s Patreon, Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Ben Taylor (@ElGee35) Support the show.
June 26, 2020
40 min
Coronavirus Modeler Youyang Gu; News Roundup
Youyang Gu discusses the methods behind his successful coronavirus modeling and what he sees coming in the next few months. He and Ben nerd out on modeling talk. Nate also does a solo news segment discussing mask adherence on planes, testing shortages again becoming an issue, and the “pause” in reopening in Texas. Plus, a comparison of which countries experienced the most impact in long-term care facilities. Please subscribe on Apple, Spotify or via RSS Feed, or search “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. If you want to support this ad-free show please join Nate’s Patreon, Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Ben Taylor (@ElGee35) Support the show.
June 25, 2020
51 min
What Are We Doing In This New Normal?
It looks like COVID-19 is here to stay in the US. So how can we live our lives with the virus? Ben and Nate discuss a framework to help individuals make decisions about what activities they would be willing to undertake and discuss ways of thinking about whether to do some common activities, plus whether we’d be willing to do them ourselves with the understanding that our situations may differ from others’. Please subscribe on Apple, Spotify or via RSS Feed, or search “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. If you want to support this ad-free show please join Nate’s Patreon, Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Ben Taylor (@ElGee35) Support the show.
June 24, 2020
63 min
How Do Americans Feel About COVID? NYC Contact Tracing Woes; D614G is Back
US case counts rise about 30,000 daily. Americans aren’t as unconcerned about COVID as media reports might indicate. NYC struggles to implement contact tracing. Australia will close its borders through the end of the year, China punishes “rumors.” More research has emerged indicating the D614G amino acid change matters. How should we evaluate these reports? Please subscribe on Apple, Spotify or via RSS Feed, or search “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. If you want to support this ad-free show please join Nate’s Patreon, Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Ben Taylor (@ElGee35) Support the show.
June 21, 2020
38 min

Covid Daily News: Coronavirus Developments With Nate Duncan and Ben Taylor

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Covid Daily News: Coronavirus Developments With Nate Duncan and Ben Taylor

Episodes

COVID and POTUS with Dr. Carl Bergstrom

The Most Promising Therapies with Dr. Matthew Frieman

[Better Audio] Hitting the Gas and Brake on Testing; News and Science Roundup

Worldwide Trends; Last Word (For Now) on Schools; COVID “Long Haulers”; Choosing a Mask

Where We Are on Vaccines with NYT’s Denise Grady

US Surge in Hospitalizations; Why This is a Critical Time for Stimulus

Vaccine Optimism; Aerosolized Superspreading; India Data Dive

Improved Treatment and the Latest on Immunity with Dr. Talia Swartz

Key Demographics of COVID19; Are We Winning the Mask Debate?

The One Case From a Plane; News Roundup

What to Expect in States With Rising Cases; The Question of Reopening Schools

The Biggest Things To Know About COVID-19 In One Place

Latest on Transmission by Kids; US Economic Outlook

Latest State Data; What Symptoms Do Patients Have and How Long Do They Last?

Dr. Saad Omer: Our Next Steps; How to Distribute a Vaccine; Detecting SARS-COV-2 in Wastewater

Bars or Protests Causing Spread? What to Make of More Young People Being Infected

Dr. Carl Bergstrom: Taking Stock; Testing for Mitigation; Improving Communication

Coronavirus Modeler Youyang Gu; News Roundup

What Are We Doing In This New Normal?

How Do Americans Feel About COVID? NYC Contact Tracing Woes; D614G is Back