Katherine joins TWiV to discuss her career in science writing, from not liking science at all, to a PhD in microbiology and immunology, and writing for Nova, the NY Times, and The Atlantic, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted her craft. Host: Vincent Racaniello, Kathy Spindler, and Brianne Barker Guest: Katherine Wu Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode MicrobeTV Discord Server All Katherine’s articles at The Atlantic Vaccines still blocking severe disease (The Atlantic) Calling Omicron mild is wishful thinking (The Atlantic) Tattoos do odd things to the immune system (The Atlantic) The Story Collider Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks! Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to twiv@microbe.tv