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“I am a germaphobe who appreciates good and honest information about this virus . The minute you start with the politics - you’ve lost me!”
Debbie66 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/21
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“Read the Vanity Fair article and then listen to the lab leak episode. Obviously has an agenda. Completely laughable.”
Mongrel82 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/07/21
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“A lot of the questions asked were nit actually answered but the moderator would make statements that didn’t actually reflect the answers by provided by the expert. The reality is the vaccines are experimental and new. Interesting technology but lots of data free hand waving,”
Nance Schultz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/21
“This podcast is fine but feels a bit phoned in. I like FiveThirtyEight for its analytical and sometimes contrarian (but always data-backed) takes. This podcast doesn’t have that feel. Instead, the episodes often cover covid topics that you can read in any mainstream newspaper.”
whatlevelisthis7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/21
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“I can’t believe you are coming out against AZ—supposedly you are claiming to have a data-driven approach, but your comments are completely opinion-based, not looking at the data. You aren’t even stating correctly what the European Health board said. I think you are being very flip and...”Read full review »
MrsB2Bomber via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/27/21
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“Was a big fan until they fed into vaccine skepticism by sharing discomfort with taking the AstraZeneca vaccine. Would have expected a global view - we don’t need 538 joining in on creating noise around whether to accept that invite to be vaccinated”
Wander_ via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/27/21
“The sing songy tone and personal anecdotes let you know right off the bat this is not a serious podcast.”
BerkeleyGrad08 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/21
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“Wish there was more science based conversation”
pjk2901 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/21
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“This podcast gives me information about COVID-19 I don’t get anywhere else. Great guests, great questions. Keep it up!”
WhiteguyLuke via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/21
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“The worst pod ever. Don’t waste your time unless you’re a sheep”
D.wett via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/30/20
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“Mostly this is more of the mainstream narrative, nothing special. It could have gone so much deeper into data. The few interesting counter-narrative points it had were masks and medical journal bias and inaccuracy.”
ahayron via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/20
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“I enjoy this podcast but find it sometimes has a less data oriented feel than I’d expect from a 538 production, including anecdotal, personal elements I don’t generally find valuable.”
Maxim the Magnificent via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/20
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“I miss the opening rant”
homer8970 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/26/20
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“Just another liberal reporter trying to make/bend the news. We need a podcast that just reports the news without the politics. Don’t waste your time.”
hakenfidneb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/20
“Quite concerned after hearing the comments from the new producer.”
CaityC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/20
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“This is my second time listening to this podcast this is amazing podcast never heard of a podcast that has in-depth site of the following incoming Coronavirus news you bring together and I hope you do more news like this”
Belinda Zuniga via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/20
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“I have found the podcast helpful in digging into the details around COVID. Sweden’s response has continued to pop up and I’d love to hear an in depth report around their response and numbers compared to other countries. Not sure if it warrants a whole episode, but I trust you all and would be...”Read full review »
mda87 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/20
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“When the host said she has t gone out of her house to eat in months and ‘finally’ lifted up her mask to have some ice cream on the street, I knew this was crazy. How brave of her! Tens of Millions have had covid and have recovered. As a doc on the frontlines of this crisis I can tell you that...”Read full review »
schnifenhouser via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/31/20
“Dump the unnecessary and precious musings, personal journaling anecdotes and intros and this would be 6 stars. Hard data, information, and interviewing is all people want from a Covid podcast, not NY Times style culture elements.”
-BrianBlake via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/20
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“Love the informative nature of FiveThirtyEight and this pod specifically as a separate investigation and documentation of COVID-19. However, the cover art messes with my trypophobia and so it’s pretty hard to engage. I know it’s a visual of the virus but it’s unnerving.”
Outragedbyu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/20
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“Anthony Fauci is a patriot who is trying to save lives. He is so optimistic and thoughtful, that this interview made me think we could win. Then I see the next set of stats out of Republican states and I go back to worrying that we are doomed.
Anyway, thank you for this podcast. I wish it were...”Read full review »
LeftCoastMan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/13/20
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“Great interview.”
Winnifred165 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/20
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“This podcast is packed with information but weaves together with a good story telling. The episodes always seem longer than the running time because so much ground is covered.”
jskwrite via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/20
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“If Dr F says a vaccine is safe & effective, I want it! I shocked that w all the pain we are going thru, people wouldn’t want it—hopefully not the same people who refuse to wear masks.”
Ginagina Smith via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/20
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“Good content and true to the 538 brand and quality. But PLEASE drop the non sequitur intro anecdote — it’s both embarrassing and boring. That’s the only reason I took off two stars.”
Claudz1973 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/25/20
“The information is useful even if sometimes the host’s clear lack of expertise means that guests have to circumnavigate her questions to get to their answers. The biggest drawback, however, is the scripted attempt at humor. It’s stiff, it’s not at all funny, and often it’s just plain distracting....”Read full review »
Oguibe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/30/20
“Maybe I’m weird but I don’t care what reality tv thing or scavenger hunt is happening for Ms Anna. I’m a busy working dad and it’s a big waste of time. Maybe I’m just annpyed that other people are so bored and I’m so busy. But whatever. Once you skip two to three minutes in, it’s a quality podcast.”
Jeremy X via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/20
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“What I love about 538 is that data is king. The contributers work hard to check their biases and challenge each other constantly to get at the facts of what the data is saying. If you're looking for absolute certainty or to have your existing opinion validated, this isn't the place for...”Read full review »
Mr.Ferpect via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/24/20
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“Good to have something that’s unbiased and informative. Really enjoy it.”
JackRye45 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/24/20
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“The first few episodes were interesting and informative but the latest on counting of deaths feels like a stretch. Perhaps the value of this podcast has run its course.”
CLKobe67 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/20
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“A rational look at a terrifying disease. No hype no false hope. Just the facts. Thanks for the data-driven outlook.”
Max Edison via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/20
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“Do we really another a Covid show? What’s the unique value of this show? How does it fit in to 538’s lineup? They don’t spend a lot of time on facts or numbers, just un-cited opinion. Even if it’s expert opinion, tying it to some data or at least sourcing it would help this show seen smarter.”
Eric Thirteen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/20
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“PODCAST-19: seems to assume a general audience who didn’t sleep through their science classes. They’ll remind you of the biology you forgot but then apply it such that this scientist is interested and learning new things.”
Nic0101 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/19/20
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“We’ll reported evidence-based podcast. Definite new add to my regular podcast lineup. Appreciate their attempt to report up the moment information while making it clear that not everything has been through the rigors of scientific review. Great new show.”
OKChemist via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/20
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“If I study has not been peer reviewed then it should not be reported on. All that does is create confusion.”
scoopjw84 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/17/20
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“I think they really cover the most important topics on COVID-19”
muhahahaha1234 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
05/08/20
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“Loved the first episode, but we need a plandemic emergency podcast! I’m seeing the video shared everywhere.”
DAK Podcast fan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/20
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“Likely to be another stellar podcast from 538. If not, I will return and re-evaluate my remarks.”
Caesar'sWife via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/20
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“Well researched and incredibly informative! Highly recommend for those who are more interested in the science than in the editorializing about science.”
Grog519 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/20
“About how we don’t know what we are contending with. Anyone (ahem, Trump) pushing something in particular in regards to medicine or policy is doing so prematurely and this podcast entertains many hypotheses in a digestible way.”
Anonymous pls via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/20
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“I thought I had heard everything there is to know about covid-19, but this podcast is full of fascinating new details presented with careful scientific explanation and no sensationalism. Anna Rothschild is a brilliant science communicator and perfect host for these times.”
Hannah in DC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/20
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“So much coronavirus coverage is hard to understand, or dumbed down so I don't get any real detail. This one hits the sweet spot.”Read full review »
Chadiusdarwin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/20
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