The following is a transcript of the podcast episode:
Rachael Robertson: Hey everybody! Welcome to MedPod Today, the podcast series where MedPage Today reporters share deeper insights into the week's biggest healthcare stories. I'm your host Rachael Robertson.
I'm going to kick off today's episode with some new details about season three of "The Pitt," that star Noah Wyle recently revealed in an interview with the Los Angeles Times. Then Cheryl Clark will share how evolving definitions of gain-of-function research have scientists on edge. Perspectives editor Jenny Friedman will close out the episode with some details from former CDC director Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH's recent opinion piece on Erika Schwartz, MD, PhD, JD's CDC confirmation.
Let me hand the mic to Cheryl, who will take the host seat for this first segment.
Cheryl Clark: Ever since "The Pitt" season two finale aired in April, fans, including us here at MedPage, have been waiting not-so-patiently for the next season. Thankfully, Noah Wyle, who plays Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch, recently revealed a few details to get fans through the drought between seasons. Rachael Robertson is here to fill us in.
