Bloomberg News Interview Series
Our faculty experts appear weekly on Bloomberg News TV and Radio to share insights and findings on timely public health topics.
New segments air live on Bloomberg News on Mondays at 1:20 p.m. EST and on Bloomberg Radio on Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. EST.
You can view our previous Bloomberg TV segments below.
President Biden to Order Federal Workers to Get Covid Shots
September 9, 2021
David Dowdy, Infectious Disease Epidemiologist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses concerns about employees returning to work as the delta variant pushes Covid cases higher.
COVID Hospital Deaths
August 19, 2021
Amesh Adalja, Senior Scholar at the Center for Health Security at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses U.S. Covid hospital deaths hitting February levels.
FDA Set to Clear 3rd Covid Shot for Immunocompromised
August 12, 2021
Dr. Chris Beyrer, Professor in Public Health and Human Rights at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses the FDA's plan to clear a third dose of Covid vaccines for people with weak immune systems.
Global COVID Vaccine Rates
August 5, 2021
Dr. Chizoba Wonodi, Associate Scientist at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and the Nigeria Country Director at the Johns Hopkins International Vaccine Access Center on increasing vaccine rates across the globe.
New Masking Guidance
July 29, 2021
Amesh Adalja, Senior Scholar at the Center for Health Security at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses whether vaccinated people need to wear masks indoors.
Vaccine Hesitancy Persists Despite Delta Variant
July 22, 2021
Rupali Limaye, Associate Director for Behavioral Research for the Institute for Vaccine Safety at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, explains why some are hesitant to get the COVID vaccine as even as the delta variant has lead to surging cases.
Delta Variant Dangers
July 15, 2021
Tolbert Nyenswah, Senior Research Associate at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, shares his thoughts on the dangers of the delta variant.
COVID-19 Vaccines & Pregnant Women
July 1, 2021
Ruth Karron, Professor of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, explains why pregnant women need to get vaccinated for the Covid-19 virus.
Johns Hopkins Dr. Keri Althoff Discusses the Delta Variant
June 24, 2021
Keri Althoff discusses the details of the delta variant, which could become the dominant COVID strain.
Exploring Health Inequities
June 17, 2021
Lisa Cooper, Distinguished Professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, explains the inequities in our society that have created health disparities.
U.S. To Ship Pfizer Shots Globally
June 10, 2021
Amesh Adalja, Senior Scholar at the Center for Health Security at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses president Joe Biden announcing the U.S. will begin shipping a half-billion donated doses of Pfizer coronavirus vaccines to countries in “dire need” in August.
Health Inequities in Health Care
June 3, 2021
Darrell Gaskin, Professor of Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, talks about addressing inequities in health care.
COVID-19 Vaccines & Pregnant Women
May 20, 2021
Dr. Sabra Klein, Professor of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses how vaccines are impacting pregnant women.
CDC Relaxes Mask Guidance for Vaccinated People
May 13, 2021
Dr. William Moss, Executive Director of the International Vaccine Access Center at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announcing that vaccinated individuals don’t have to wear a mask or socially distance in most places.
Vaccine Accessibility
May 6, 2021
Amber D’Souza, Professor of Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses the importance of getting more access to vaccines.
Reopening During the Pandemic
April 29, 2021
Josh Sharfstein, Vice Dean at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses news that New York City will fully reopen on July 1st.
Pandemic Next Steps
April 22, 2021
Amesh Adalja, Senior Scholar at the Center for Health Security at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses the need to continue fighting the pandemic on a global level as India and Brazil see cases rising.
State of Vaccine Rollout in U.S. and Globally
April 15, 2021
Dr. Anna Durbin, Professor of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses the safety surveillance of Covid-19 vaccines
Update on U.S. Variants and Vaccines
April 8, 2021
Caitlin Rivers, Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses the battle between Covid vaccines and new variants.
Vaccine & Coronavirus Update
April 1, 2021
Amesh Adalja, Senior Scholar at the Center for Health Security at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, provides a coronavirus and vaccine update.
COVID-19 Effects After the Pandemic: Mental Health
March 25, 2021
Elizabeth Stuart, Professor of American Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, explains how mental health issues as a result of Covid-19 may last beyond the pandemic
AstraZeneca Shot Halts Based on 'Spurious' Data: Johns Hopkins' Adalja
March 15, 2021
Amesh Adalja, MD, discusses the suspension of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine use by governments across Europe.
Latest on COVID Vaccines & Vaccine Hesitancy
March 12, 2021
Rupali Limaye provides a coronavirus and vaccine update. She emphasizes the importance of getting leadership and other trusted individuals who have already been vaccinated to share their experience with others and encourage them to get the vaccine.
COVID-19 Vaccines & Variants
March 4, 2021
Gigi Gronvall, Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses the latest on the coronavirus, vaccines and variants.
Rolling Out the COVID Vaccine Ethically
February 25, 2021
Ruth Faden, Professor of Biomedical Ethics at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses equity and efficiency in Covid-19 vaccination roll out.
How the Biden Administration is Addressing and Working to Stem the Pandemic
February 18, 2021
Shelley Hearne, Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Public Health Advocacy at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses how the Biden administration is managing the pandemic.
Vaccine Access and Distribution in the U.S.
February 11, 2021
Dr. Eric Toner, Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, provides a virus and vaccine update.
Latest COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
February 4, 2021
William Moss, Executive Director of the International Vaccine Access Center at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, provides a coronavirus and vaccine update.
Latest on Vaccine Rollout
January 28, 2021
Dan Polsky, Professor of Health Economics and Policy at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, provides an update on the coronavirus and vaccine roll out.
Cheney’s Bold Bet on Impeachment
January 14, 2021
Gigi Gronvall, Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, provides a coronavirus and vaccine update.
Latest on COVID-19 Surge and Vaccines
January 7, 2021
Dr. Chris Beyrer, Professor in Public Health and Human Rights at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, provides a coronavirus and vaccine update.
FDA Discussion to Vaccine Approval
December 17, 2020
Dr. Keri Althoff, Associate Professor of Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, provides an update on the coronavirus and the FDA meeting to discuss vaccine approval.
FDA Panel Review of Pfizer Vaccine
December 10, 2020
Dr. Chris Beyrer, Professor in Public Health and Human Rights at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses the FDA meeting regarding Pfizer vaccine authorization.
Strategies to Overcome Barriers to Vaccine Acceptance
December 3, 2020
Rupali Limaye, Associate Director for Behavioral Research for the Institute for Vaccine Safety at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, walks through strategies for overcoming barriers to vaccine acceptance.
Vaccine Hesitancy and Refusal
November 19, 2020
Dr. Daniel Salmon, Director of the Institute for Vaccine Safety at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses overcoming “vaccine refusal.”
Trump Losing Support From Key Conservatives
November 12, 2020
Dr. William Moss, Executive Director of the International Vaccine Access Center at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, provides a coronavirus and vaccine update.
Covid-19: Overcoming the Politics of the Pandemic
November 2, 2020
Johns Hopkins Center for Public Health Advocacy Director Shelley Hearne discusses building public health infrastructure and dealing with multiple waves of Covid-19.
Inside Operation Warp Speed
October 29, 2020
Dr. Sabra Klein, Professor of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses why gender is an important a risk factor for COVID-19.
Why Telemedicine Might Not Work for Everything
October 22, 2020
Dr. Caleb Alexander, Professor of Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses why telemedicine might not be the answer for every medical situation.
Not Clear that Regeneron Is Helpful, Toner Says
October 8, 2020
Dr. Eric Toner, Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, provides a coronavirus and vaccine update.
The Role of Rapid COVID Tests in Our Next Normal
October 1, 2020
Dr. Megan Collins, Assistant Professor of the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics, discusses safely reopening schools amid the pandemic.
Economic Carnage in the Wealthiest Zip Codes
September 24, 2020
Dr. Shelley Hearne, Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Public Health Advocacy at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses the need for public health system changes.
Johns Hopkins' Dr. Naor Bar-Zeev on Race for Covid-19 Vaccine
September 14, 2020
Dr. Naor Bar-Zeev, associate professor at John Hopkins' Department of International Health, discusses timelines for a potential Covid-19 vaccine. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets."
Ethical Distribution of a COVID-19 Vaccine
September 3, 2020
Dr. Eric Toner, Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses providing an ethical framework for making decisions about allocation and distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine when there initially is a limited supply.
Virus Exposes Structural Barriers in Health Care
August 27, 2020
Dr. Tanjala Purnell, Associate Director of the Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute, explains how Covid-19 has illuminated the reality of health disparities.
Canceled College Sports Could Cost ESPN Millions
July 30, 2020
Anita Cicero, Deputy Director at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, talks about how to safely reopen schools and the need for the U.S. to change its approach to COVID-19.
The Public’s Role in COVID-19 Vaccination
July 23, 2020
Monica Schoch-Spana, Medical Anthropologist at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, discusses the public’s role in COVID-19 vaccination.
Plasma Treatment Results Encouraging: Johns Hopkins' Casadevall
July 13, 2020
Dr. Arturo Casadevall, chair of molecular microbiology and immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses the impact of convalescent plasma in the fight against Covid-19 with Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg Markets."
Wells Fargo Readying Thousands of Job Cuts
July 9, 2020
Dr. Crystal Watson, Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, talks about the importance of coronavirus contact tracing.
June Jobs Report Surpasses Expectations
July 2, 2020
Shima Hamidi, Bloomberg Professor of American Health in the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, discusses the impact of COVID-19 on U.S. cities.
Spikes in COVID-19 Cases Nationwide
June 25, 2020
Dr. Jason Farley, Professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, discusses the latest COVID-19 news and surge capacity concerns.
The Role Nurses Play in Responding to COVID-19
June 18, 2020
Dr. Tener Veenema, Professor of Nursing at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, shares her insight on the pivotal role nurses play in the response to COVID-19.
Managing Stress During the Pandemic
June 11, 2020
Dr. Laura Murray, Senior Scientist at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, shares her insight on managing stress and wellness during the pandemic.
Improving COVID-19 Contact Tracing, Jobless Claims
June 4, 2020
Emily Gurley, Associate Scientist at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses her efforts to improve COVID-19 contact tracing.
The Outlook for Reopening
May 21, 2020
Dr. Amesh Adalja, Infectious Disease Physician at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, provides a coronavirus and reopening update.
Johns Hopkins Launches Online Contact-Tracing Training Course
May 11, 2020
Tolbert Nyenswah, senior research associate at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses the school's new online contact-tracing training course with Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg Markets."
The Effect of the Coronavirus on U.S. Meat Plants
May 7, 2020
Dr. Amesh Adalja, Infectious Disease Physician at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, provides a coronavirus update and shares his thoughts on reopening.
Using Digital Health Tools to Fight COVID-19
May 1, 2020
Dr. Alain Labrique, Associate Professor at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses using digital health tools to fight COVID-19.
Why Contact-Tracing May Be the Key Weapon in the Fight Against Coronavirus
April 20, 2020
Dr. Crystal Watson, senior scholar and assistant professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses the importance of contact-tracing technology in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. She speaks with Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg Markets."
Emotional Intelligence Key to Leadership Amid Pandemic: Johns Hopkins' Murray
April 14, 2020
Dr. Laura Murray, senior scientist in the department of mental health and international health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses how leaders can help promote better public and mental health during the coronavirus pandemic with Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg Markets."
'Administrative' Offenders Shouldn't Be Jailed Amidst Pandemic: Johns Hopkins
April 6, 2020
Dr. Chris Beyrer, professor of epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses the reasoning behind the release of prisoners held in U.S. jails amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Vonnie Quinn on “Bloomberg Markets.”
Johns Hopkins' Spiegel Concerned About Lack of Virus Protection for Refugeess
March 30, 2020
Dr. Paul Spiegel, director of the Center for Humanitarian Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses the clinical trials of a coronavirus vaccine and his concerns about migrants, asylum seekers and refugees not receiving the health care needed to help protect against the Covid-19 pandemic. He speaks with Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg Markets."
Don't Count on Warm Weather Stopping Virus, Johns Hopkins' Sharfstein Warns
March 16, 2020
Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, vice dean for public health practice and community engagement at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses the efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus with Bloomberg's Taylor Riggs on "Bloomberg Markets."
Johns Hopkins' Adalja on Coronavirus Containment: 'All Bets Are Off'
March 11, 2020
Dr. Amesh Adalja, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security senior scholar, discusses the efforts to contain the coronavirus with Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu, Joe Weisenthal and Romaine Bostick on "Bloomberg Markets: What'd You Miss?"
More Learning Needed on Virus Mortality Rates, Johns Hopkins' Sauer Says
March 9, 2020
Lauren Sauer, associate professor of emergency medicine at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses the U.S. efforts to combat the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. She speaks with Bloomberg's Amanda Lang and Taylor Riggs on "Bloomberg Markets."
Johns Hopkins' Nuzzo: New Virus Test Kits Likely to Reveal Undiagnosed Cases
March 2, 2020
Dr. Jennifer Nuzzo, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security senior scholar and associate professor, discusses the release of new novel coronavirus testing kits intended to shorten the waiting time for a diagnosis. She speaks with Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg Markets."
Milder Coronavirus Cases Raising New Transmission Concerns: Johns Hopkins
February 21, 2020
Andrew Pekosz, co-director of the Johns Hopkins Center of Excellence in Influenza Research and Surveillance, discusses the efforts to track and limit and the spread of the deadly coronavirus on "What'd You Miss?"
Climate Change Putting Pressure on Water Systems, Johns Hopkins' Schwab Says
February 12, 2020
Kellogg Schwab, professor of water in public health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses the current threats to water safety with Bloomberg's Shery Ahn and Amanda Lang on "Bloomberg Markets."
Travel Restrictions Won't Help Contain Virus, Johns Hopkins' Nuzzo Says
February 4, 2020
Jennifer Nuzzo, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health senior scholar, discusses the efforts to contain the spread of the deadly coronavirus. She speaks with Bloomberg's Amanda Lang and Shery Ahn on "Bloomberg Markets."
Johns Hopkins' Toner Expects to See More Coronavirus Cases in U.S.
January 27, 2020
Dr. Eric Toner, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security senior scholar, discusses the efforts to contain the deadly coronavirus outbreak. He speaks with Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg Markets."
Why There's Been a Global Resurgence of Measles
January 13, 2020
Dr. William Moss, professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses the resurgence of measles outbreaks with Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg Markets."
Addressing the Gaps in Health Care Across the U.S.
January 6, 2020
Keshia Pollack Porter, associate dean for faculty at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses how to address the inequality in the U.S. health-care system. She speaks with Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg Markets."
Global Pandemic Risk Is Rising, Johns Hopkins' Inglesby Says
December 16, 2019
Dr. Tom Inglesby, director of the Center for Health Security at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, explains why global epidemics and pandemics are on the rise. He speaks with Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg Markets."
Early Flu Season Cases Much Higher Than Average: Johns Hopkins
December 9, 2019
Andrew Pekosz, co-director of the Johns Hopkins Center of Excellence in Influenza Research and Surveillance, discusses the tracking of regional influenza outbreaks and the importance of vaccinations to avoid the infection with Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg Markets."
E-Cigarettes Are a Public Health Disaster, Johns Hopkins Professor Warns
December 2, 2019
Joanna Cohen, professor of disease prevention at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses the regulation of e-cigarettes with Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg Markets."
Why Americans Pay So Much for Prescription Drugs
November 26, 2019
Gerard Anderson, professor of health policy and management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses drug prices in the U.S.. He also makes the case for Medicare for All on "Bloomberg Markets."
How the Food We Eat Impacts the Environment
November 18, 2019
Dr. Martin Bloem, director of the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future, at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, talks about how the food we eat impacts the environment and world economies. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets."
Using Data to Solve America's Opioid Epidemic
November 14, 2019
Dr. Josh Sharfstein, co-author of "The Opioid Epidemic: What Everyone Needs to Know" and vice dean of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses leveraging big data to address the opioid epidemic. He speaks to Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg Markets."
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