TWiV 709: COVID cherry picking

In this episode, President Biden elevates his science advisor to his Cabinet, a review of the current flu season, the scientific goals of the WHO-convened Global Study of the Origins of SARS-CoV-2, and answers to listener questions. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit , and Kathy Spindler Subscribe (free): iTunes , Google Podcasts , RSS , email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode President's science advisor to Cabinet (NY Times) Letter from Biden to Lander ( pdf ) Weekly flu (CDC) Weekly NY flu (NYDOH) WHO study on SARS-CoV-2 origins (WHO) Letters read on TWiV 709 Timestamps by Jolene . Thanks! Weekly Picks Kathy – 15 YouTubers play Telestrations Vincent – Vince Beiser Listener Picks Bob, David, Janet – Sea Shanty by A Cappella Science ( YouTube , TikTok , Bandcamp ) Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to [email protected]