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]