Episodes

  • Is Bird Flu the Next Pandemic?

    Is Bird Flu the Next Pandemic?
    Jan 28 2025
    Original Air Date: January 19th There have been warnings about the potential for avian influenza to make a jump to humans. Dr. Michael Osterholm examines the threat. He is a renowned epidemiologist, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota, and one of the nation’s leading voices…
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    51 mins
  • Concerns Persist About the Next Pandemic

    Concerns Persist About the Next Pandemic
    Jan 28 2025
    Original Air Date: January 12th The number of hospitalizations and deaths due to Covid are down compared to previous years. Dr. Micahel Osterholm says the reduction isn’t enough for him to change his point of view about the next pandemic. Dr. Osterholm is a renowned epidemiologist, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and…
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    51 mins
  • Lessons from the Pandemic

    Lessons from the Pandemic
    Jan 28 2025
    Original Air Date: January 5th What lesson did we learn from the pandemic? Dr. Michael Osterholm, Regents Professor at the University of Minnesota and Director of The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy gives a review with Freddie Bell. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334
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    51 mins
  • Resurgence of COVID

    Resurgence of COVID
    Jan 14 2025
    Dr. Michael Osterholm, Regents Professor at the University of Minnesota and Director of The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy talks about concerns regarding the resurgence of COVID. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334
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    51 mins
  • Combating Fraud this Holiday Season

    Combating Fraud this Holiday Season
    Jan 14 2025
    Joy can be sucked out of the season by people attempting to commit fraud. AARP officials share ideas on how to combat fraud, one person at a time. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334
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    51 mins
  • Do You Have Your Shingles Shot?

    Do You Have Your Shingles Shot?
    Jan 14 2025
    Getting your Shingles shot can help to make your life easier, especially if you’re an older person. The Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy has more to say on this topic with Freddie Bell. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334
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    51 mins
  • Vaccine Effectiveness

    Vaccine Effectiveness
    Jan 14 2025
    While vaccines are important and can save lives, Dr. Michael Osterholm says it’s even more important that the public take advantage of them. Dr. Osterholm, Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy shares more with Freddie Bell. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334
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    51 mins
  • Winter and Fall Healthcare

    Winter and Fall Healthcare
    Dec 2 2024
    The outlook for health care this fall and winter is the focus on New Beginnings this weekend. Dr. Myriam Roby, Health Equity Clinical Outcomes Director, at Hennepin Health shares details with Freddie Bell. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334
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    51 mins