The Delta Variant Question No One Will Answer (plus Preventable)

In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt

Lemonada Media

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4.6 • 3.5K Ratings

🗓️ 23 June 2021

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

Andy starts by answering the one question no one else will about the Delta variant. Then, journalist Jessica Yellin joins Andy to discuss his new book Preventable. They talk about key figures like President Trump, Jared Kushner, and Dr. Deborah Birx, what lessons we need to take with us from the pandemic, and why we should feel hopeful now. You’ll hear some of the most riveting clips from the book read by actor Bradley Whitford … and find out how to get a signed copy of Preventable. Keep up with Andy on Twitter @ASlavitt and Instagram @andyslavitt. Find Jessica Yellin on Twitter and Instagram @JessicaYellin. Check out In the Bubble’s Twitter account @inthebubblepod. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. Support the show by checking out our sponsors! Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/ Check out these resources from today’s episode: Order Preventable by June 30 and complete the form to receive a free set of limited-edition stickers, a custom-printed Preventable mask, and a signed bookplate: https://read.macmillan.com/promo/smppreventablejunepromo/ Watch Jessica break down the biggest news stories of the day with News Not Noise: https://newsnotnoise.com/ Learn more about the Delta variant: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/22/health/delta-variant-covid.html Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com/show/inthebubble. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:05.7	the scientific and economic teams in the White House as a go-to source for analysis of what
1:11.4	might come next with the pandemic.
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