Health Affairs November 4, 2025
Rob Lott

Health Affairs’ Rob Lott interviews Michael T. Osterholm, the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), about the future of U.S. public health, the politicization of vaccine oversight, and why fragmented state guidance threatens pandemic preparedness. He also discusses his new book, The Big One: How We Must Prepare for Future Deadly Pandemics.

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Rob Lott:

Hello, and welcome to A Health Podicy. I’m your host, Rob Lott. It’s time for another very special episode of A Health Podicy where we look beyond the pages of Health Affairs Journal to speak with the luminaries of our community and...

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