Politico's Pulse Check

As Asian countries return to semi-normal life and European nations reimpose lockdown measures, the U.S. continues to reopen — despite an alarming surge in cases. POLITICO's Dan Diamond talks with Global Pulse author Carmen Paun and Dispatch's Jeremy Siegel about the differing approaches to the Covid outbreak. But first: If you could choose anywhere in the world, where would you hide out for the duration of the pandemic?Sign up for Global Pulse, a new weekly newsletter about the global health agenda. And stay up-to-date on the latest Covid-19 news by subscribing to the POLITICO Nightly and POLITICO Pulse newsletters.  Dan Diamond is host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter.Carmen Paun is a global health reporter and the author of the Global Pulse newsletter. Jeremy Siegel  is a host for POLITICO Dispatch and produced this episode.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO Audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.

This week, the NBA wrapped up a championship and “The Bachelorette” launched a new season. What did the two events have in common? Meticulous planning for coronavirus safety. Host Dan Diamond talks with Dispatch's Jeremy Siegel about how the White House's own protocols stack up with what we've seen on TV. But first: What would it take to win Dan's rose? (Hint: ample social distancing)Stay up-to-date on the latest Covid-19 news by subscribing to the POLITICO Nightly and POLITICO Pulse newsletters. And subscribe to our latest newsletter POLITICO Future Pulse, looking at where health care and technology intersect.  Washington Post reporter Ben Golliver's fond farewell to the NBA bubble. Dan Diamond is host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter.Jeremy Siegel  is a host for POLITICO Dispatch and produced this episode.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO Audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.

The U.S. health department made a wish list of more than 30 celebrities including Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift and Billy Joel to appear in their ad campaign to "inspire hope" about coronavirus, but they ended up with only Dennis Quaid, CeCe Winans and Hasidic singer Shulem Lemmer. Host Dan Diamond talks with Dispatch's Jeremy Siegel about HHS' latest PR blunder. But first, yep, Dan did call Garth Brooks' home phone for this story. Stay up-to-date on the latest Covid-19 news by subscribing to the POLITICO Nightly and POLITICO Pulse newsletters. And subscribe to our latest newsletter POLITICO Future Pulse, looking at where health care and technology intersect.  The ad blitz has sputtered for weeks behind the scenes, Dan scooped. It’s also raised red flags after funding was abruptly taken from CDC and the business partner of HHS’ spokesperson was tapped to do the videos. POLITICO's Daniel Lippman first put a spotlight on the campaign. Dan Diamond is host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Puls

The Democratic senator joined POLITICO's podcast to discuss what administration officials have told him about the coronavirus response, and why he thinks talking about the Affordable Care Act is the best way to stop Republicans from naming a new Supreme Court justice. Stay up-to-date on the latest Covid-19 news by subscribing to the POLITICO Nightly and POLITICO Pulse newsletters. And subscribe to our latest newsletter POLITICO Future Pulse, looking at where health care and technology intersect. MENTIONED ON THIS SHOW Murphy in February warned that administration officials weren't taking the virus' threat seriously. Murphy was among the senators who grilled Trump administration officials like Dr. Anthony Fauci and CDC Director Robert Redfield on Wednesday about the Covid-19 response. Democrats like Murphy have argued that if President Trump successfully appoints another Supreme Court justice, the Affordable Care Act is doomed. Dan Diamond is the host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Puls

HHS spokesman Michael Caputo says he's taking a leave of absence for health reasons. Host Dan Diamond talks with Dispatch's Jeremy Siegel about the latest turbulence within Trump's health department and his own reporting on Caputo's rocky tenure. But first — isn't Dan supposed to be on vacation?Stay up-to-date on the latest Covid-19 news by subscribing to the POLITICO Nightly and POLITICO Pulse newsletters. And subscribe to our latest newsletter POLITICO Future Pulse, looking at where health care and technology intersect.  POLITICO breaks news on HHS chief Caputo taking health leave Caputo's team interfered with CDC's famed Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports, Dan scooped An aide to Caputo also tried to muzzle infectious-disease expert Tony Fauci, POLITICO's Sarah Owermohle scooped Dan Diamond is host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter.Jeremy Siegel  is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive prod

Is Trump rushing a vaccine to help boost support ahead of November? Are Democrats purposefully undermining confidence in his administration's public health efforts? Host Dan Diamond talks with health reporter Sarah Owermohle and Dispatch's Jeremy Siegel about the politicization of the vaccine race. But first, what do Dan, Sarah and Jeremy have in common with the pandemic?Stay up-to-date on the latest Covid-19 news by subscribing to the POLITICO Nightly and POLITICO Pulse newsletters. And subscribe to our latest newsletter POLITICO Future Pulse, looking at where health care and technology intersect. Dan Diamond is host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter.Sarah Owermohle is a health care reporter for POLITICO covering drug policy and vaccines. Jeremy Siegel  is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.

The election is two months away, and Covid is still front in center on the campaign trail. Host Dan Diamond talks with health care reporter Dan Goldberg and Dispatch's Jeremy Siegel about how the pandemic could influence voters — and whether the Trump administration will be able to prevent another surge ahead of Election Day. But first: We've got ourselves a double-Dan situation, don't we?Stay up-to-date on the latest Covid-19 news by subscribing to the POLITICO Nightly and POLITICO Pulse newsletters. And subscribe to our latest newsletter POLITICO Future Pulse, looking at where health care and technology intersect. Dan Diamond is host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter.Dan Goldberg is a health care reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel  is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.

In February, Vice President Mike Pence took the reins of the nation's Covid response as head of the White House Coronavirus Task Force. Six months later, host Dan Diamond talks with health reporter Adam Cancryn and Dispatch's Jeremy Siegel about Pence's rocky tenure — and how it meshes with the GOP's messaging on the pandemic at the RNC this week. But first, Dan and Adam get a visit from future Jeremy.Stay up-to-date on the latest Covid-19 news by subscribing to the POLITICO Nightly and POLITICO Pulse newsletters. And subscribe to our latest newsletter POLITICO Future Pulse, looking at where health care and technology intersect. MENTIONED ON THIS SHOW: How Mike Pence slowed the coronavirus response  Dan Diamond is host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter.Adam Cancryn is a health care reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel  is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.

It's a story that made waves across the Capitol: The Pentagon was considering cutting more than $2 billion from military health care programs. Then both Biden and Trump — and a slough of lawmakers — cried foul. Host Dan Diamond and Pentagon reporter Lara Seligman tell Dispatch's Jeremy Siegel how they broke the story.Dan Diamond is the host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter. Lara Seligman covers the Pentagon for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host of POLITICO Dispatch and produced this episode. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.

Host Dan Diamond talks with Dispatch's Jeremy Siegel about Joe Biden's historic announcement that Kamala Harris will be his running mate — and what her history on health care means for the November election. But first, sure, Dan did get to talk with Dr. Fauci on last week's show ... but that doesn't mean he didn't miss having Jeremy around.Dan Diamond is the host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter. Jeremy Siegel is a host of POLITICO Dispatch and produced this episode. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. 

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country’s leading infectious-disease expert, joins host Dan Diamond to talk about the state of the coronavirus outbreak, the progress on vaccines and testing stumbles, and how he's protecting his own mental health during the crisis. Stay up-to-date on the latest Covid-19 news by subscribing to the POLITICO Nightly and POLITICO Pulse newsletters. And subscribe to our latest newsletter POLITICO Future Pulse, looking at where health care and technology intersect. MENTIONED ON THIS SHOW Check out Dan Diamond's accompanying story on Dr. Fauci at politico.com. Americans trust Fauci far more than President Trump and other individuals when it comes to endorsing a vaccine, according to the latest POLITICO/Morning Consult poll. Dan Diamond is the host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter.Dr. Anthony Fauci is the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Kara Tabor produced this episode. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO a

On March 27th, host Dan Diamond and POLITICO's Sarah Owermohle wrote a story together about how hydroxychloroquine was dividing President Trump and his health officials. Four months later ... they're reporting the same story. Déjà vu, anyone? Dan talks with Sarah and Dispatch's Jeremy Siegel about why Trump keeps repeating himself — despite mounting evidence that says the drug is ineffective as a coronavirus treatment.  Stay up-to-date on the latest Covid-19 news by subscribing to the POLITICO Nightly and POLITICO Pulse newsletters. And subscribe to our latest newsletter POLITICO Future Pulse, looking at where health care and technology intersect. MENTIONED ON THIS SHOW Trump continues to tout hydroxychloroquine as a coronavirus treatment despite evidence it doesn’t work. Pharma companies canceled on a meeting with the president in protest of his executive order. Dan Diamond is the host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter.Sarah Owermohle covers drug policy and the industry f

Host Dan Diamond talks with health care reporter Mohana Ravindranath and Dispatch's Jeremy Siegel about how the Covid outbreak is reshaping the telehealth industry. But first, Jeremy (almost literally) runs into a health care celebrity.Stay up-to-date on the latest Covid-19 news by subscribing to the POLITICO Nightly and POLITICO Pulse newsletters. And subscribe to our latest newsletter POLITICO Future Pulse, looking at where health care and technology intersect. MENTIONED ON THIS SHOW Check out Mohana Ravindranath's piece on telemedicine's future in light of the coronavirus. Dan Diamond is the host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter.Mohana Ravindranath covers health technology for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host of POLITICO Dispatch and produced this episode. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. 

Host Dan Diamond talks with health reporter Adam Cancryn and Dispatch's Jeremy Siegel about the latest twist in POLITICO's investigation of the health department. But first, what should Dan and Adam call their new soap opera about HHS?Stay up-to-date on the latest Covid-19 news by subscribing to the POLITICO Nightly and POLITICO Pulse newsletters. And subscribe to our latest newsletter POLITICO Future Pulse, looking at where health care and technology intersect. MENTIONED ON THIS SHOW The HHS inspector general found that a top appointee's publicity contracts broke federal rules. Check out Adam and Dan's original 2019 story, which kicked off their investigation. Dan Diamond is the host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter.Adam Cancryn is a health care reporter for POLITICO Pro.Jeremy Siegel is a host of POLITICO Dispatch and produced this episode. Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive pr

Host Dan Diamond and Dispatch's Jeremy Siegel look back at the past 6 months of the coronavirus pandemic — and discuss what's next for 2020. But first, Dan puts a damper on Jeremy's 2021 wedding plans. Stay up-to-date on the latest Covid-19 news by subscribing to the POLITICO Nightly and POLITICO Pulse newsletters.MENTIONED ON THIS SHOW CDC official Nancy Knight joined Pulse Check last year to discuss her team of “disease detectives” Dan Diamond is the host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter.Jeremy Siegel is a host of POLITICO Dispatch and produced this episode. Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. 

John Bolton's newly-released memoir has made waves across Washington, D.C., with explosive allegations about how President Trump handled foreign policy. But what does Bolton's experience in the White House tell us about the Trump administration's coronavirus response? Host Dan Diamond talks with Dispatch's Jeremy Siegel about how Trump's relationship with China's President Xi has influenced his handling of the pandemic — and how coronavirus has reshaped America's standing on the world stage.  Stay up-to-date on the latest Covid-19 news by subscribing to the POLITICO Nightly and POLITICO Pulse newsletters.MENTIONED ON THIS SHOW Bolton's memoir sheds light on the president's Covid response Dan Diamond is the host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter.Jeremy Siegel is a host of POLITICO Dispatch and produced this episode. Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. 

Hydroxychloroquine is out. Dexamethasone is in. Host Dan Diamond talks with health reporter Sarah Overmohle and Dispatch's Jeremy Siegel about the elusive search for a coronavirus treatment — and the latest on the high-speed race for a vaccine. Stay up-to-date on the latest Covid-19 news by subscribing to the POLITICO Nightly and POLITICO Pulse newsletters.MENTIONED ON THIS SHOW FDA ended its controversial emergency authorization of hydroxychloroquine this week. The hydroxychloroquine episode sparked concerns that Trump will politically pressure vaccine developers, too. Dan Diamond is the host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter.Sarah Owermohle is a health care reporter for POLITICO covering drug policy and the drug industry. Jeremy Siegel is a host of POLITICO Dispatch and produced this episode. Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.

U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams joins host Dan Diamond to discuss America's dual pandemics: the coronavirus crisis and systemic racism in the health care system, and how the killing of George Floyd is affecting him personally.Stay up-to-date on the latest Covid-19 news by subscribing to the POLITICO Nightly and POLITICO Pulse newsletters.MENTIONED ON THIS SHOW Some public health experts are encouraging Americans to join the mass protests over Floyd's death, despite social distancing risks. Covid-19 cases are on the rise in many states. Dan Diamond is host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter.Jerome Adams is U.S. Surgeon General.Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.

Host Dan Diamond talks with Samantha Artiga — who heads up the Kaiser Family Foundation’s work on health disparities — on the intersection of the coronavirus pandemic and protests on racial inequality spurned by the death of George Floyd.Stay up-to-date on the latest Covid-19 news by subscribing to the POLITICO Nightly and POLITICO Pulse newsletters.MENTIONED ON THIS SHOW Health disparities are a symptom of broader social and economic inequities, Samantha writes. Dan Diamond is host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter.Samantha Artiga is Director of the Disparities Policy Project at the Kaiser Family Foundation.Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jeremy Siegel  is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.

Host Dan Diamond talks with Nightly author Renuka Rayasam and  Dispatch Host Jeremy Siegel on the contrasts between national and regional responses to Covid-19. More and more states are re-opening even as the national death toll mounts to more than 100,000.Stay up-to-date on the latest Covid-19 news by subscribing to the POLITICO Nightly and POLITICO Pulse newsletters.MENTIONED ON THIS SHOW U.S. coronavirus death toll tops 100,000 as Trump pushes to reopen Dan Diamond is host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter.Jeremy Siegel  is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Renuka Rayasam is an author of POLITICO Nightly.Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.