BA.5 Omicron variant, STD rates, Emissions regulation

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Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical School, displays two of the acceptable N95 face masks that are included in the new COVID-19 policy, Friday, July 16, 2021, during a news conference in Jackson, Miss. Rogelio V. Solis/AP Photo

An infectious disease doctor shares the latest on the newest dominant strain of COVID-19. Then, we talk to an infection preventionist about a nationwide rise in sexually transmitted diseases. Later, an environmental law professor helps us better understand how a Supreme Court ruling will impact the EPA’s ability to regulate emissions.

Featured in this Show

  • What's driving a nationwide rise in STD rates?

    According to CDC data, sexually transmitted infections are on the rise in most of the country. We talk with a Wisconsin doctor about what’s causing the trend and the preventative steps to stay safe.

  • How Supreme Court ruling limits regulation of emissions

    A Supreme Court ruling will limit the EPA’s ability to regulate carbon emissions. We learn more about the legal and environmental impacts.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Megan Meller Guest
  • Steph Tai Guest