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Thursday on the News Hour, the showdown over Department of Homeland Security funding intensifies as Democrats make demands to rein in ICE. Measles spreads further in South Carolina in one of the biggest U.S. outbreaks in decades. How mortgages from before the 2008 financial crisis are haunting homeowners. Sudan's army breaks a yearslong siege of an embattled city and finds overwhelming suffering. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
A confirmed case of measles has been reported on the UW-Madison campus, the DeForest Village Board voted against annexing land for a proposed QTS data center, and WisconsinEye returns. Host Bianca Martin, executive producer Hayley Sperling, and newsletter editor Rob Thomas break down the biggest stories of the week. Plus, want to watch the Super Bowl in Madison? We have you covered.
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The news to know for Wednesday, February 4, 2026! We'll tell you how the expected changes in the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis are actually being noticed on the ground now. And the type of negotiations happening next in D.C. when it comes to funding for ICE. Also: measles cases are rising all over the U.S., and the popular places where crowds may have been exposed to it. Plus—how college enrollment seems to be shifting, why X offices were raided in France, and who won the so-called "Superbowl of Dog Shows." Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to start your subscription today. Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
(February 04, 2026) Hotels have anti-cat bias. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about new Measles cases, new studies regarding marijuana and pain, and Savanana Guthrie's mom's pacemaker last detection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Measles outbreak at Dilley concentration camp: An indictment of Trump's war on immigrants and public health / Journalists identify Alex Pretti's killers as immigration Gestapo continues nationwide terror campaign / Music and recording artists denounce ICE and defend immigrants at 2026 Grammys
Epstein files reveal criminality of American oligarchy / Measles outbreak rips through Dilley child detention center, as nationwide epidemic deepens
An international traveler who passed through LAX is the second confirmed measles case in Los Angeles County this year. New work requirements for SNAP benefits begin today. We preview the 68th Grammy Awards taking place today in Los Angeles. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com
In his weekly clinical update, Dr. Griffin and Vincent Racaniello discuss with disgust the decline and fall of American public health and the rise of "only me" when highlighting completion of the US withdrawal from the WHO and possibility of making IPV and MMR optional vaccines, before Dr. Griffin then deep dives into recent statistics RSV, influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infections, the Wasterwater Scan dashboard, Johns Hopkins measles tracker, Europe losing its measles elimination status, first measles death in Mexico, almost 1000 measles cases in South Carolina, where to find PEMGARDA, how to access and pay for Paxlovid, long COVID treatment center, the effectiveness of this season's influenza vaccine, where to go for answers to your long COVID questions and contacting your federal government representative to stop the assault on science and biomedical research. Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode US completes withdrawal from World Health Organization (AP News) Rejecting Decades of Science, Vaccine Panel Chair Says Polio and Other Shots Should Be Optional (NY Times) A Frightening Interview (Beyond the Noise) Unexplained Pauses in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Surveillance: Erosion of the Public Evidence Base for Health Policy (Annals of Internal Medicine) Wastewater for measles (WasterWater Scan) UK among 6 European countries losing measles elimination status (Dougall MD: DG Alerts) European Regional Verification Commission for Measles and Rubella Elimination (RVC) (WHO: Europe) Measles Outbreak Associated with an Infectious Traveler — Colorado, May–June 2025 (CDC: MMWR) South Carolina measles cases hit 789, surpassing Texas' 2025 outbreak total (Reuters) Measles cases and outbreaks (CDC Rubeola) Tracking Measles Cases in the U.S. (Johns Hopkins) Measles vaccine recommendations from NYP (jpg) Weekly measles and rubella monitoring (Government of Canada) Measles (WHO) Get the FACTS about measles (NY State Department of Health) Measles (CDC Measles (Rubeola)) Measles vaccine (CDC Measles (Rubeola)) Presumptive evidence of measles immunity (CDC) Contraindications and precautions to measles vaccination (CDC) Adverse events associated with childhood vaccines: evidence bearing on causality (NLM) Measles Vaccination: Know the Facts(ISDA: Infectious Diseases Society of America) Deaths following vaccination: what does the evidence show (Vaccine) States across the country report first measles cases of year(CIDRAP) First measles death confirmed in Mexico in 2026 (Mexico News) Influenza: Waste water scan for 11 pathogens (WastewaterSCan) US respiratory virus activity (CDC Respiratory Illnesses) Respiratory virus activity levels (CDC Respiratory Illnesses) Weekly surveillance report: cliff notes (CDC FluView) Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness Among Children With and Without Underlying Conditions(Pediatrics) OPTION 2: XOFLUZA $50 Cash Pay Option(xofluza) RSV: Waste water scan for 11 pathogens (WastewaterSCan) Respiratory Diseases (Yale School of Public Health) US respiratory virus activity (CDC Respiratory Illnesses) RSV-Network (CDC Respiratory Syncytial virus Infection) Vaccines for Adults (CDC: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV)) Economic Analysis of Protein Subunit and mRNA RSV Vaccination in Adults aged 50-59 Years (CDC: ACIP) Waste water scan for 11 pathogens (WastewaterSCan) COVID-19 deaths (CDC) Respiratory Illnesses Data Channel (CDC: Respiratory Illnesses) COVID-19 national and regional trends (CDC) COVID-19 variant tracker (CDC) SARS-CoV-2 genomes galore (Nextstrain) Effectiveness and Durability of the BNT162b2 KP.2 vaccine against COVID-19 Hospitalization and Emergency Department or Urgent Care Encounters in US Adults (OFID) Where to get pemgarda (Pemgarda) EUAfor the pre-exposure prophylaxis of COVID-19 (INVIYD) Infusion center (Prime Fusions) CDC Quarantine guidelines (CDC) NIH COVID-19 treatment guidelines (NIH) Drug interaction checker (University of Liverpool) Help your eligible patients access PAXLOVID with the PAXCESS Patient Support Program (Pfizer Pro) Understanding Coverage Options (PAXCESS) Infectious Disease Society guidelines for treatment and management (ID Society) Association of Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir with intubation or mortality risks in severe COVID-19 patients (BMC Infectious Diseases) Molnupiravir safety and efficacy (JMV) Convalescent plasma recommendation for immunocompromised (ID Society) What to do when sick with a respiratory virus (CDC) Managing healthcare staffing shortages (CDC) Anticoagulationguidelines (hematology.org) Daniel Griffin's evidence based medical practices for long COVID (OFID) Long COVID hotline (Columbia : Columbia University Irving Medical Center) The answers: Long COVID Reaching out to US house representative Letters read on TWiV 1292 Dr. Griffin's COVID treatment summary (pdf) Timestamps by Jolene Ramsey. 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It's been a rough week for parents, teachers and students as school goes virtual again, with another winter event possible this weekend. Republican Sen. Thom Tillis calls for Kristi Noem to be ousted from her job. Another measles case has been reported in Mecklenburg, with dozens more in upstate South Carolina. Those stories and more with our roundtable of reporters.
Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Jan. 30, include: student-led protest outside Fremont High School ended with hit-and-run as protester struck by car, Lincoln-Lancaster County health officials are notifying public after confirmed measles case led to possible exposure at two Lincoln locations, Nebraska lawmakers heard testimony on bill to restrict puberty blockers and hormone therapy for minors, several Nebraska businesses taking part in national general strike on Friday, Omaha rower finishes 3,000-mile Atlantic crossing in World's Toughest Row.
Are the measles still big in South Carolina? According to national news we are leading the nation in measles outbreaks but are we? We literally don't know anybody who's been exposed to it Sup Big Boy, turns out ol Big Boy has a kid he didn't know about
On this episode, Alex breaks down how South Carolina's explosive measles outbreak — now the largest in the U.S. since the disease was declared eliminated — has overtaken last year's Texas surge, highlighting deep divides over vaccination policy and public health response. With chains of transmission persisting beyond a year and multiple large outbreaks across states, the United States has now lost its measles elimination status and is confronting the real possibility that measles could become endemic again if policy choices don't change.
TOPICS: Ilhan Omar Sprayed Assault ICE Protests SC Measles Coffee Talk with David Eon (LIVE WEEKDAY DAILY NEWS TALK) for Wednesday, January 28th, 2026.
Last week, South Carolina officials reported that measles is transmitting rapidly in the state, with 789 confirmed cases so far. South Carolina is the fifth state to accumulate at least 100 measles cases since January 2025, joining Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas (where the first cases in 2025 were reported). During the current outbreaks, over 150 children have been hospitalized with measles; two children and one adult (all unvaccinated) have died from measles complications, the first such deaths in the U.S. in a decade.Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy our subscriber only premium content, go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!We're doing a deep dive.One of the most frequently asked questions from readers over the last few weeks has been about the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) hiring and training practices. We're putting together a story to better understand exactly what that process looks like, and the experience for agents on the ground. If you or anyone you know works for DHS, or its enforcement arms of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP), we'd love to talk with you and learn more. Just drop us a line on Signal by searching our username @tanglenews.96 or clicking the link here (you'll have to download the app to message). You can also reach out to testimonials@readtangle.com.You can read today's podcast here, our “Under the Radar” story here and today's “Have a nice day” story here.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Take the survey: What do you think of the measles outbreaks? Let us know.Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was written by: Ari Weitzman and audio edited and mixed by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Lindsey Knuth, Bailey Saul, and Audrey Moorehead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss several health topics. He discusses the growing measles cases in South Carolina, herd immunity, the latest on Alzheimer’s testing, and the flu.
On today's newscast: Measles outbreak on Arizona-Utah border grows, Arizona attorney general says ICE comments were misrepresented, Flagstaff council accepts “local border support" funding, and more.
Florida and Virginia are the latest states to consider drawing new House maps before November, as a New York judge orders a redo for the Staten Island district of Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis. Plus, amid a measles outbreak in South Carolina, a top CDC official dismisses such cases as the "cost of doing business." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vets Salute VA Nurse Hero. VA Sec Collins' Shameful Statement. Kennedy, Oz & Measles. Flu Season Health Tips. America's ICE Breakers. Allies Furious Worldwide. After the Storm. In this urgent all–new episode of Independent Americans, host Paul Rieckhoff is joined by returning champion Dr. Vin Gupta — Harvard–trained pulmonologist, Air Force Reserve officer, VA ICU doctor and one of America's most trusted medical voices — to break down Trump's escalating war on public health, the VA, and even gun owners themselves. They dig into the murder of Minneapolis VA ICU nurse and veteran caregiver Alex Pretti, what his life and final act of courage mean for nurses, veterans and families nationwide, and how the White House's propaganda machine tried to smear him as a “domestic terrorist” before the truth came out. From the flu and measles outbreaks slamming hospitals, to RFK Jr. at HHS, Dr. Oz at CMS, and an EPA that's gutting the Clean Air Act while pretending to “make America healthy again,” Dr. Gupta lays out how this administration is quietly making you and your family less safe — and what you can actually do right now if you're insured, under–insured or have no insurance at all. He explains why VA ICU work is “double service,” why VA nurses like Pretti are unsung heroes of our democracy, and why the VA hospital where Alex worked should bear his name. Rieckhoff also rips into VA Secretary Doug Collins' disgraceful response, Trump's new war on gun owners, ICE's spreading abuses, and the chilling implications of a president eager to invoke the Insurrection Act while deploying ICE even to the Winter Olympics. They connect it all to the global fallout from Trump's insults of US allies, the latest from Ukraine and Gaza, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and why California is now working directly with the WHO as a counterweight to DC. And, issue a call to the ⅓ of ICE agents that are veterans. Because every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories--and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's independent content for independent Americans. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. The podcast that helps you stay ahead of the curve--and stay vigilant. -WATCH video of this episode on YouTube now. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power. -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours. -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year. -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm. Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. And now part of the BLEAV network! Ways to listen: Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Podcasts Ways to watch: YouTube • Instagram Social channels: X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Jan. 26, include: hundreds of protesters gathered peacefully in several Nebraska cities after federal agents killed ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, measles detected in Lincoln wastewater sample, U.S. House appropriations bill leaves out provision expanding E15 ethanol gasoline access, Tyson Foods will keep some employees temporarily as it winds down operations at Lexington plant, Nebraska casino revenue surged sharply from 2024 to 2025, Nebraska men's basketball beat Minnesota for its 20th straight win this season.
Public health authorities in Napa County on Wednesday confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated child who had traveled out of state, the Napa County Health and Human Services Agency said. This is the first measles case in the county since 2012, according to health officials. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-- On the Show -- Lara Trump and allies aggressively spin Donald Trump's rambling Davos appearance as brilliance to preempt and smother growing public concern about his cognitive decline -- A reporter exposes Donald Trump's incoherent foreign policy by forcing him to confront contradictions he cannot explain about Vladimir Putin, Greenland, and his so-called peace initiatives -- A fast-growing measles outbreak driven overwhelmingly by unvaccinated populations highlights the real-world consequences of Donald Trump's long-standing flirtation with anti-vaccine rhetoric -- Polling shows most Americans feel the country is out of control, but the meaning of that chaos diverges in ways that ultimately reinforce authoritarian politics -- As Donald Trump escalates tariffs and territorial threats, U.S. allies quietly hedge, sign new trade deals, and build long-term strategies designed to function without American reliability -- A Fox News guest accidentally concedes that markets would benefit if courts restrained Donald Trump's tariff powers, revealing how unpredictability rather than policy substance drives economic damage -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Sean Hannity says paying Greenlanders $100K each for the territory is a "no-brainer," a Minnesota economic blackout takes place to protest ICE, and much more...
Let's talk about Trump's CDC, Measles, and the ‘cost of doing business'....
Measles, one of the world's most contagious diseases, was declared eliminated in the U.S. more than 25 years ago. However, measles cases have skyrocketed in the U.S. as vaccination rates continue to decline, a trend that accelerated during the pandemic. Stephanie Sy spoke with Caitlin Rivers, an epidemiologist at Johns Hopkins University, about the ramifications and reasons behind the outbreak. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Measles, one of the world's most contagious diseases, was declared eliminated in the U.S. more than 25 years ago. However, measles cases have skyrocketed in the U.S. as vaccination rates continue to decline, a trend that accelerated during the pandemic. Stephanie Sy spoke with Caitlin Rivers, an epidemiologist at Johns Hopkins University, about the ramifications and reasons behind the outbreak. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Program notes:0:40 Two MMWR reports on wastewater to detect measles1:40 Subsequent detection after early identification2:40 Watch worldwide transition3:15 Weight regain after medication for weight management4:16 Cardiometabolic risk factors return in just over a year5:16 Willingness to use declined with knowledge of regain risk6:16 Prevention of obesity6:33 Chronic kidney disease and heart failure link7:35 Extracellular vesicles found8:35 Precise identification of a tangle pathway9:03 Physical activity types, varieties and mortality10:03 Higher variety conferred additional survival benefit11:03 Will you change your behavioral?12:03 Lower hypertension, BMI12:39 End
LISTEN: On the Thursday, Jan. 22 edition: Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency ahead of the coming winter weather; a financial advisor pleads guilty in Ponzi scheme; and officials have confirmed a baby has the first case of measles in Georgia in 2026.
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Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Congressional leaders unveil a new bipartisan healthcare bill as part of a larger spending package. Measles cases double in South Carolina. And another large healthcare worker strike could be on the horizon. Those stories and more on today's episode of The Gist Healthcare Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TODAY ON THE ROBERT SCOTT BELL SHOW: Stop Special Needs Mandates, Painkillers Slow Recovery, Measles Data Distorted, RFK Jr. on Good Mothers, Triosteum Perfoliatum, Elderly Drug Cash Cow, Positive Thinking Immunity, Afternoon Energy Crash, Trace Mineral Defense, Kids Cussing, and MORE! https://robertscottbell.com/stop-special-needs-mandates-painkillers-slow-recovery-measles-data-distorted-rfk-jr-on-mothers-triosteum-perfoliatum-elderly-drug-misuse-positive-thinking-immunity-afternoon-energy-crash-trac/https://boxcast.tv/view/special-needs-mandates-measles-data-distorted-rfk-jr-on-good-mothers-elderly-drug-cash-cow-positive-thinking-immunity---the-rsb-show-1-20-26-a5mwpyat2brlcidfxl3j Purpose and Character The use of copyrighted material on the website is for non-commercial, educational purposes, and is intended to provide benefit to the public through information, critique, teaching, scholarship, or research. Nature of Copyrighted Material Weensure that the copyrighted material used is for supplementary and illustrative purposes and that it contributes significantly to the user's understanding of the content in a non-detrimental way to the commercial value of the original content. Amount and Substantiality Our website uses only the necessary amount of copyrighted material to achieve the intended purpose and does not substitute for the original market of the copyrighted works. Effect on Market Value The use of copyrighted material on our website does not in any way diminish or affect the market value of the original work. We believe that our use constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Law. If you believe that any content on the website violates your copyright, please contact us providing the necessary information, and we will take appropriate action to address your concern.
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Plus: Why airport security tech is tested at Harry Reid, before going nationwide; how the Native Bound Unbound archive gives a voice to the victims of Indigenous slavery and their descendants; and See Hear Do. All that and more in the latest episode of KNPR's State of Nevada.
Measles outbreak across the US. top states of South Carolina, Texas, Utah and Arizona. #measles #southcarolina #Texas
Apoorva Mandavilli, science and global health reporter at The New York Times, discusses how 2025 became the worst year for measles in the United States in more than two decades, after a small town in Gaines County, Texas, first reported a cluster of measles cases in unvaccinated children in January.
With an ongoing measles outbreak in South Carolina, and a growing number of cases here in North Carolina, Khristie Jackson and Lesley Sellers from Gaston County Public Health talk with our Executive Producer Joshua Braswell about what you need to know to be prepared.
Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Jan. 20, include: final day of operations has arrived at Tyson Foods' Lexington beef packing plant, public health department battled measles outbreak over Christmas holiday, Omaha native Taryn Smith rows solo across Atlantic, Nebraska men's basketball rises to No. 7 in AP Top 25.
Toronto and Vancouver are set to see one of their busiest summers yet with the arrival of the World Cup. And as hundreds of thousands prepare to make memories and have fun, city and provincial officials can't help but brace for the impact the games will have on their healthcare systems. Host Maria Kestane speaks to Dr. Catherine Varner, emergency physician and Deputy Editor of the Canadian Medical Association Journal to discuss what lies ahead for two of Canada's biggest cities as they brace for the World Cup influx, and how much more all provinces need to invest in order to move away from surge capacity being the norm. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
In his weekly clinical update, Dr. Griffin and Vincent Racaniello are bewildered and dismayed by RFK Jr's announced changes in the routine childhood immunization schedule, though not unpredicted, and highlight the science and evidence which eviscerate these changes, then deep dives into recent statistics on the measles epidemic- in particular in South Carolina, RSV, influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infections, the Wasterwater Scan dashboard, Johns Hopkins measles tracker, estimated societal burden of COVID-19 illness, deaths and hospitalizations, benefit of maternal COVID-19 vaccination, where to find PEMGARDA, how to access and pay for Paxlovid, long COVID treatment center, where to go for answers to your long COVID questions, neurodevelopmental consequences of in-utero SARS-CoV-2 infection and contacting your federal government representative to stop the assault on science and biomedical research. Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode 7 great Danish cheeses you should know (Cheese Professor) Norovirus in on the rise! (WasterWater Scan) Maternal Vaccine Receipt and Infant Hospital and Emergency Visits for Influenza and Pertussis (JAMA Open) TUESDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports 124 New Measles Cases in Upstate, New Public Exposures, and Upcoming Vaccination Opportunities (South Carolina: Department of Public Health-they have one?) 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Thanks! Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your questions for Dr. Griffin to daniel@microbe.tv Content in this podcast should not be construed as medical advice.
After Renee Good was shot and killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis, Philadelphians held vigils while local law enforcement spoke out - with Sheriff Rochelle Bilal's response garnering national attention. There was a possible measles exposure in Philadelphia, as the United States is on track to lose its elimination status at the end of this month. Plus, some relief for SEPTA riders, and Delco officials are looking for help in a bizarre grave robbing case. Catch up on the week's news with Matt Leon and KYW's news team. 00:00 Intro 02:08 City officials' message for ICE 07:10 SEPTA trolley and Regional Rail service getting back to normal 12:15 The U.S. could lose its measles elimination status 18:30 Delco officials need help identifying stolen human remains 24:35 Gov. Murphy's final State of the State 30:36 The Eagles' big let down Listen to The Week in Philly with Matt Leon and our team of reporters on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A measles outbreak in South Carolina has reignited a debate many thought was settled decades ago—but this time, it's different. At a packed school board meeting, a teacher's family raises alarms, a gubernatorial candidate calls for re-examining vaccine exemptions, and parents are left asking uncomfortable questions. With over 430 reported measles cases, including infections among vaccinated individuals, this episode dives into vaccine efficacy, religious exemptions, herd immunity, and the lingering trust gap left behind by COVID-era government messaging. If vaccines work, why are vaccinated teachers getting sick? If mandates expand, where does it stop? This isn't an anti-vaccine discussion—it's a conversation about transparency, risk, trust, and whether public health policy still matches reality.
A measles outbreak in South Carolina is sparking intense debate over vaccination policies, religious exemptions, and vaccine efficacy.
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CMPD released crime statistics for last year. A petition to remove Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden had its first court hearing. Charlotte City Council voted to give the new Metropolitan Transportation Authority $4.3 million in startup funds, as the measles virus was detected in local wastewater.
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About this episode: Flu is surging in states across the country, breaking a 25-year record for flu-related doctor visits. In this episode: the new strain of influenza A that's driving cases, why getting a flu shot can still protect you, and how antivirals can help if you do get sick. Guest: Andrew Pekosz, PhD, is a virologist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health with appointments in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology and Environmental Health and Engineering. Host: Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs. Show links and related content: Doctors still recommend flu shot despite sneaky new strain—Politifact US Flu Cases Show No Signs of Letting Up—Bloomberg Flu reaches highest level in the US in 25 years—CNN How Bad Will This Winter Be for Flu, COVID, RSV, and Measles?—Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @PublicHealthPod on Instagram @JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.
Measles, once thought to have been eradicated in the United States, is making a resurgence. The latest numbers from the CDC show that the number of cases reported in 2025 was the most in the past 33 years. Let's examine where these outbreaks are happening, as well as why.