Transmission

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Transmission is a podcast about life at the heart of an epidemic. As the nation copes with the unfolding Coronavirus pandemic, hear what it’s like in the Pacific Northwest, at the vanguard of the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Episode 29: The Slow Vaccine Rollout

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01/15/21 • 14 min

It’s been about one month since the first coronavirus vaccine arrived in Washington state. Residents, some of them in tears, watched a nurse receive the first injection. This event was supposed to herald the beginning of the end of the coronavirus pandemic.

Episode 34: Silver Linings

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04/22/21 • 28 min

Now that most students are back in school in the Northwest, there are a lot of feelings going around.

Episode 32: The Vaccine Hunters

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03/09/21 • 27 min

When 65-year-old Bonnie McGuire was vaccinated earlier this year for COVID-19, a huge weight of worry disappeared in an instant.

Episode 31: The Long Winter

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02/10/21 • 36 min

Emergencies do something to our brains. A few months after a catastrophe, people find themselves more irritable and less able to concentrate. Rates of depression and anxiety rise. Same with substance use and suicide. This has been observed in disaster after disaster.

Episode 28: Socially Distanced Santa

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12/24/20 • 8 min

The beard is real. The suit is red. And he's separated from his guests by several feet and plexiglass. We meet Santas intent on creating memories, even in a pandemic. Note: This episode is especially appealing to those who appreciate the sounds of squealing children.

Episode 25: Therapies in the Works

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10/29/20 • 16 min

Things are getting a little scary out there. The number of new coronavirus cases is on the rise. Hospital beds are filling up across the country. Deaths are climbing. Sobering stuff.

Episode 22: The Race for a Vaccine

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08/13/20 • 25 min

It’s been more than five months since the nation’s first novel coronavirus death happened, right here in the Seattle area.

Episode 17: Not My First Pandemic

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06/02/20 • 25 min

We are a country wracked by illness, by economic crisis, and by tears in our social fabric that have existed all along, but are too gaping to ignore, once again.

Episode 16: Family Planning

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05/27/20 • 23 min

In many ways, “family planning” is a misnomer. The “planning” part only goes so far. Even with all the tools at your disposal, a lot of it is mostly out of your control and up to chance. A million little things have to go exactly right to bring life into the world.

Episode 30: Words Matter

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01/21/21 • 12 min

Living during a global pandemic is inherently stressful. Stress can negatively impact how we make decisions.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Transmission have?

Transmission currently has 36 episodes available.

What topics does Transmission cover?

The podcast is about News, Society & Culture, Documentary and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Transmission?

The episode title 'Episode 35: Turned Around' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Transmission?

The average episode length on Transmission is 22 minutes.

How often are episodes of Transmission released?

Episodes of Transmission are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Transmission?

The first episode of Transmission was released on Mar 13, 2020.

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