Bonus Episode Of Science Vs On The Delta Variant

Even after wrapping up its tenth season, Science Vs from Gimlet is back with a special new episode surrounding the Delta variant of coronavirus, detailing why progress has stalled, where we are now, and where we are headed.

Since the early pandemic, Science Vs has been a trusted source in the fast-moving and constantly evolving newscycle, delivering thorough, useful, and award-winning reporting on all aspects of the coronavirus. This new episode, hosted by producer Rose Rimler, explores some of the most pressing questions surrounding the virus today including: Is Delta evading our vaccines? Are vaccinated people spreading it around? And what makes this version of the coronavirus so cunning? 

 

This delta variant of the coronavirus seems to really be screwing us over, according to the podcast. Cases are spiking in the U.S., and we keep hearing about vaccinated people getting Covid. So how worried should we be? And what is it about delta that makes it so sneaky? So Rose Rimler talks to public health supervisor Katarina Grande and virologist and immunologist Professor Ann Sheehy to find out.

Some highlights from the episode include a conversation with Katarina Grande, a public health supervisor in Wisconsin, to discuss why the CDC now recommends everyone - vaccinated or not - wear masks indoors again. They also dive into what has made the Delta variant so dangerous with Professor Ann Sheehy, a virologist and immunologist at The College of the Holy Cross and why we may be dealing with the novel virus for a while yet… 

 Listen: HERE

Throughout this season, Science Vs has made its milestone tenth season one of its best. The season contained reporting on all aspects of the coronavirus for a variety of new and exciting topics - including episodes surrounding Brood X, Snakes & Antivenom, Screen Time, The G Spot, and more - further implanting the series as one of the most thorough, useful, and interesting offerings in the podcast space. 

You can binge listen to the latest season of Science Vs and check out the archives of Science Vs for some of the most fascinating science reporting in any media format. Getting Zukerman's Aussie accent is just icing on the cake.

Science Vs host  Wendy Zukerman is a science journalist and host of Gimlet Media podcast Science Vs, the show that pits myth and fads against science. One of Gimlet’s most popular shows, Science Vs has seen over 15 million downloads in nearly 100 countries around the world.