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EPISODE · Nov 25, 2025 · 1H 4M

The Most Powerful Man in Science

from The Atlantic Out Loud

How an outsider, once ignored by the public-health establishment, became the most powerful man in science By Michael Scherer From the ⁠⁠January 2026 issue⁠⁠. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How an outsider, once ignored by the public-health establishment, became the most powerful man in science By Michael Scherer From the ⁠⁠January 2026 issue⁠⁠. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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