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Why Scientists, Lawmakers & Diplomats Care Where COVID Began

Why Scientists, Lawmakers & Diplomats Care Where COVID Began

FromThe NPR Politics Podcast


Why Scientists, Lawmakers & Diplomats Care Where COVID Began

FromThe NPR Politics Podcast

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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Feb 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Department of Energy has a new report which concludes with "low confidence" that the COVID-19 virus could have originated from a lab in Wuhan, China. The news was first reported by the Wall Street Journal report. Scientists say the evidence continues to strongly support a wildlife origin. The attempt to figure out the truth continues to have big implications across public health and both domestic and international politics. This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Tamara Keith, science correspondent Michaeleen Doucleff, and national security correspondent Greg Myre.This episode was produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. It was edited by Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Research and fact-checking by Devin Speak.Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Giveaway: npr.org/politicsplusgiveaway Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.
Released:
Feb 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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