15 Best Coronavirus Podcasts

1. EPIDEMIC with Dr. Celine Gounder

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Eradicating Smallpox: The Heroes that Wiped out a 3,000-Year-Old VirusOne of humanity's greatest triumphs is the eradication of smallpox. This new eight-episode docuseries, 'Eradicating Smallpox,' explores this remarkable feat and uncovers striking parallels and contrasts to recent history in the shadows of the covid-19 pandemic. Host Céline Gounder brings decades of experience working on HIV in Brazil and South Africa, Ebola during the outbreak in New Guinea, and covid-19 in New York City at the height of the pandemic...MORE Host Dr. Celine Gounder
Producer/Network KFF Health News and JUST HUMAN PRODUCTIONS
Email ****@justhumanproductions.org
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 1.1KFacebook 3.6KTwitter 105.9K Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. ABC News Radio Specials

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When news breaks, when our world changes, when you need questions answered or when you need an escape from the headlines this is where you'll find special, in-depth reporting from ABC News Radio. From hour-long shows covering the COVID-19 pandemic, to thoughtful discussions of politics, to celebrations of the arts. This is audio storytelling at its best, powered by ABC News.MORE Hosts Amy Robach, Aaron Katersky
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.com
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Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 421Facebook 131.9KInstagram 22K Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact

3. Public Health On Call

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Evidence and experts to help you understand today's public health news—and what it means for tomorrow.
Host Lindsay Smith Rogers
Producer/Network The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Email ****@jhu.edu
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 667Facebook 281.3KTwitter 6.2KInstagram 154.1K Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

4. Pandemic: Coronavirus Edition

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A podcast dedicated to equipping you to live the most real-life possible in the face of today's crises. Season one will all be about the facts of the coronavirus and how to maintain a grounded perspective in the midst of inevitable fears.MORE Host Matt Boettger
Producer/Network Dr. Stephen Kissler, Dr. Mark Kissler and Matt Boettger
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 198 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact

5. What's That Rash?

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Get answers to the health questions everyone's asking. Our experts give you the information you need to feel good and make the best decisions for your brain and body.
Hosts Norman Swan, Tegan Taylor
Producer/Network ABC listen
Email ****@abc.net.au
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 9.9KFacebook 92.3KTwitter 2.7M Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact

6. Don't Touch Your Face

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On the last day of 2019, China reported an unusual outbreak in Wuhan, a port city with a population of 11 million. Within two months, the disease would spread to almost every continent on the globe and kill thousands of people.From Foreign Policy, a podcast about the extent of the COVID-19 contagion, the threat it poses, and what countries are doing to contain it. Join FP's James Palmer and Amy Mackinnon as they track the spread of the coronavirus pandemic and explore what it means for people's everyday lives.MORE Hosts Amy Mackinnon, James Palmer
Producer/Network Foreign Policy
Email ****@foreignpolicy.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 91Facebook 1.6MTwitter 1.3M Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact

7. Did You Wash Your Hands?

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The coronavirus pandemic has us all asking a lot of questions: How long will I have to practice 'social distancing'? Will there be a cure for COVID-19? Can I ever touch my face again?WABE health reporter Sam Whitehead and guests will try to answer those questions. He'll talk with experts, public officials, journalists, and everyday people about how the coronavirus is affecting their lives.MORE Host Samuel Whitehead
Producer/Network WABE
Email ****@wabe.org
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 46Facebook 34KTwitter 24.1K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. The Dr Brian McDonough Show

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This podcast started with a simple purpose: to explain in easy to understand terms information surrounding coronavirus as the news developed with hundreds of installments, it now serves as an audio diary of the pandemic as it happened. Its video partner is 'A Doctor in The Pandemic' on YouTube is on the Dr Brian McDonough Channel as well as Spotify. The Dr. Brian McDonough Show was a natural evolution as it became apparent as pandemic turned endemic we needed distractions as well as critical information. Helpful advice will always remain but escapism is also good for our overall health.MORE Host Brian McDonough
Producer/Network Brian McDonough
Email ****@comcast.net
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 21 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact

9. Viral: Coronavirus

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The world is entering panic mode. COVID19 has spread to more than 50 countries, including the United States. Financial markets are faltering. Governments are scrambling. And every one of us is trying to figure out what to do and how scared to be. This show will walk you through everything you need to know about coronavirus, without the hype and hysteria. Just factual reporting based on the most authoritative sources. Launching March 2, 2020.MORE Hosts Emily Saul, T. J. Raphael
Producer/Network Three Uncanny Four
Email ****@threeuncannyfour.com
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 192Facebook 709Twitter 1.1K Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

10. Coronavirus Update

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These regular reports cover the latest data and news on policy and mitigation and the impacts of the Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) including confirmed cases, mortality rates and significant news on its global spread and mitigation, with a focus on events in the United States.Please write a nice review.Information sources: U.S. CDC, Johns Hopkins University, WHOAnd from these major news publications (with credit attribution):Associated Press Thomas-Reuters The Epoch TimesExecutive Producer James Watkins is a 30-year radio broadcast veteran.MORE Host Jim Watkins
Producer/Network James Watkins
Email ****@crntalk.com
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Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 133Twitter 23 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

11. Covid 4 1 1 podcast

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The Covid 411 podcast provides daily updates, news, alerts, and information regarding the coronavirus, the many variants like Delta and Omicron, and COVID 19. Covid 411 aggregates information from a variety of sources including the CDC, WHO, and major media outlets to present a snapshot of Covid coverage and statistics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Producer/Network Sound That Brands
Email ****@soundthatbrands.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 257Facebook 120 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Since Dec 2020 Get Email Contact

12. Reopening America

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We have shifted into a new phase in the coronavirus pandemic. We are social distancing, washing our hands, wearing face masks, and we are Reopening America. Oscar Ramirez from the Daily Dive Podcast updates you on any new information about the virus and vaccine development, but will focus on how cities, states, and industries affected by the shutdown are opening back up.MORE Producer/Network iHeartPodcasts
Email ****@howstuffworks.com
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Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 99 Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

13. BBC News : Coronavirus Global Update

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A daily round-up on the spread of the coronavirus, with reports from affected areas, details of the latest medical information and the impact on health, business and travel.
Producer/Network BBC World Service
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Facebook 61.7MTwitter 15.1M Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

14. Coronavirus Update 24/7

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BBC News brings you round-the-clock updates about the coronavirus, with the latest headlines, advice and public health information.
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Facebook 61.7MTwitter 15.1M Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact

15. The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MP

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Welcome to the Infotagion podcast, the vaccine to disinformation. Hosted by Damian Collins MP, co-founder of Infotagion and former chair of the House Of Commons select committee for Digital Culture, Media, and Sport. MORE Producer/Network Damian Collins
Email ****@infotagion.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 231Facebook 526Twitter 2K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact