Ascendant Health & Politics
A weekly podcast on public health and politics. Each week, Kyle and Amanda break down the latest public health news and the political influences that impact the lives of everyday Americans, businesses, and communities. They share their insight and experience from years working on Capitol Hill, HHS, and the CDC with listeners. Before starting their own business in August 2020, Kyle and Amanda served as the Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff at the CDC.
Episode 14: The Road Ahead is Divided
Ep. 13: The Importance of Data for Public Health and Preparing for the Next Public Health Threat
Ep. 12: Should I be Concerned about Variants of Concern?
Ep. 11: The Biden Budget and the J&J Vaccine
Ep. 10: The Politicization of Reconciliation
Ep. 9: COVID has Teachers Singing, “Don’t Stand So Close to Me”
Ep. 8: A $2 Trillion Bill and a Split Senate Walk into a Bar
Ep. 7: One Year Since Start of COVID-19 Pandemic
Ep. 6: COVID-19 Stimulus and the Need for True Leadership
Ep. 5: Operation Warp Speed
Ep. 4: A New Hope - The Biden Health Team
Ep. 3: The Holiday Rush - Rising Cases and Vaccine Distribution
Ep. 1: What Does 90% Efficacy Mean?