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Jan 2022
1h 34m

Janet Jackson on Michael, and Omicron Up...

The Ringer
About this episode

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay answer a Thought Warrior’s Very Serious Question (2:26) and get excited about the upcoming Janet Jackson documentary (26:06). Plus, epidemiologist and health economist Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding joins to discuss the rise of COVID cases and better ways to prevent and detect the virus (49:40). 


Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham

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