Podcasts about Lipkin

With the Trump administration's newest political persecution of Anthony Fauci and three years after our first lab-leak special, now seemed like a useful time to return to the topic. Fortunately, you do not have to rely on our knowledge of viruses, as we have somehow managed to convince the same three esteemed virologists, Eddie Holmes, Kristian Andersen and Michael Worobey, to come back for an update.Mike, Kristian and Eddie return and offer us their read on where the scientific evidence on COVID's origins stands in 2026. They take us through the main lines of evidence and the often overlooked role of the wildlife trade, explaining why the lab-leak story remains so appealing, and how their own assessments have shifted as more evidence has emerged. We also discuss the standard claim that the media suppressed the lab-leak narrative while noting that coverage across both alternative and mainstream outlets remains heavily skewed towards it (and almost entirely detached from the research literature).Finally, we end on a characteristically positive note by discussing the Trump administration's attacks on science and the ongoing campaigns against high-profile scientists and public health figures. Our guests describe their experience of committing the heinous offence of following the scientific evidence and arriving at conclusions that contradict the preferred views of polemical politicians and prominent media pundits.In short, this episode is our modest attempt to drag the topic back towards the science, while also focusing on the price paid by the people who actually conduct the research and care about the evidence. We are not neutral when it comes to the ongoing attacks on science and scientists and do not pretend to be. LinksOur guests: Michael Worobey, Kristian Andersen, and Eddie HolmesOur previous interview with Worobey, Andersen and HolmesLab Leak Fever with Philipp MarkolinOur earlier interview with Stuart Neil on SARS-CoV-2Sam Harris, Alina Chan and Matt Ridley: Did SARS-CoV-2 Escape from a Lab?Bad Boy of Science: Is the COVID Lab Leak Hypothesis Dead?Kristian Andersen on his early emails, released messages and changing assessmentKristian Andersen's congressional testimony and document collectionKristian's thread responding to the use of his Slack messagesMichael Worobey on why his assessment changedWHO SAGO's 2025 assessment of the origins evidenceThe July 2026 Senate release of the Slack messagesKevin Drum's reading of the earlier Slack archiveThe current White House lab-leak pageThe July 2026 Fauci hearingNaomi Oreskes on scientific integrity and “ethical pessimism”Nature: Climate scientists report online attacksAlwine et al. on the harms to scientists, research and pandemic preparednessRelevant research papers and reviewsAndersen, K. G., Rambaut, A., Lipkin, W. I., Holmes, E. C., & Garry, R. F. (2020). The proximal origin of SARS-CoV-2. Nature Medicine, 26(4), 450–452.Crits-Christoph, A., Levy, J. I., Pekar, J. E., et al. (2024). Genetic tracing of market wildlife and viruses at the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cell, 187(19), 5468–5482.Holmes, E. C. (2024). The emergence and evolution of SARS-CoV-2. Annual Review of Virology, 11(1), 21–42.Liu, W. J., Liu, P., Lei, W., et al. (2023). Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 at the Huanan Seafood Market. Nature, 631(8020), 402–408.Pekar, J. E., Magee, A., Parker, E., et al. (2022). The molecular epidemiology of multiple zoonotic origins of SARS-CoV-2. Science, 377(6609), 960–966.Pekar, J. E., Moshiri, N., Lemey, P., et al. (2025). Recently reported SARS-CoV-2 genomes suggested to be intermediate between the two early main lineages are instead likely derived. Virus Evolution, 11(1).Pekar, J. E., Lytras, S., Ghafari, M., et al. (2025). The recency and geographical origins of the bat viruses ancestral to SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2. Cell, 188(12), 3167–3183.Temmam, S., Vongphayloth, K., Baquero, E., et al. (2022). Bat coronaviruses related to SARS-CoV-2 and infectious for human cells. Nature, 604

Is Joshua's Altar one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in modern history?In this fascinating conversation, Aaron Lipkin returns with exciting updates on Joshua's Altar, the controversial lead curse tablet, and the mysterious "footprint" structures found throughout Israel. He explains how new archaeological evidence continues to challenge long-held assumptions about the Bible's historical reliability and discusses the latest developments surrounding ongoing research and preservation efforts in Israel.

Is Joshua's Altar one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in modern history?In this fascinating conversation, Aaron Lipkin returns with exciting updates on Joshua's Altar, the controversial lead curse tablet, and the mysterious "footprint" structures found throughout Israel. He explains how new archaeological evidence continues to challenge long-held assumptions about the Bible's historical reliability and discusses the latest developments surrounding ongoing research and preservation efforts in Israel.

Is Joshua's Altar one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in modern history? In this fascinating conversation, Aaron Lipkin returns with exciting updates on Joshua's Altar, the controversial lead curse tablet, and the mysterious "footprint" structures found throughout Israel. He explains how new archaeological evidence continues to challenge long-held assumptions about the Bible's historical reliability and discusses the latest developments surrounding ongoing research and preservation efforts in Israel.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-week-in-bible-prophecy--6909234/support.

With a background in media production, Joshua Lipkin, like many people in the media space, found himself freelancing. When he landed a large contract, he decided it was time to found GreyLee Creative, a full-service production and post-production company that focuses on crafting high-quality visual content that captivates and engages audiences. Sanjay and Joshua discuss Joshua's transition from freelancer to business owner, finding your niche in the business, and starting Atlanta's Editor Collective, a community of over 800 editors.   Takeaways: When to transition from freelance to business owner Why you should build a networking community Determining what to focus on when growing your business The importance of relationships in growing your business   Chapters  00:00 Introduction and background 5:50 Shifting from freelancer to founder 11:08 Starting Atlanta Editors Collective 18:35 Advice for other entrepreneurs 21:15 Closing and contact   Find out more about Joshua and GreyLee Creative at https://www.greyleecreative.com/   At Hiscox, we believe in supporting entrepreneurs who bring bold ideas and strong communities to life. Explore resources and coverage options to help protect and grow your business at Hiscox.com.   #mediaproduction #creativeservices #freelancing

Major changes are taking place on the Temple Mount. Jewish prayer is increasing, pilgrimage traditions are returning, and preparations connected to the red heifer are underway. For the first time in centuries, many believe the stage could be forming for events long discussed in biblical prophecy.