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Let's Talk ID is a podcast by the Infectious Diseases Society of America, featuring discussions with experts on a range of topics related to infectious diseases including antimicrobial resistance, ID diagnostics and outbreaks such as COVID-19, Ebola and measles. Episodes on IDSA’s guidelines are also available.*The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not n... more

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Latest Episodes

In this episode of Plagues and Icons: The Stories that Shaped ID, a new series from Let’s Talk ID, IDSA Vice President Max Brito, MD, MPH, FIDSA, speaks with Calvin Kunin, MD, FIDSA, 97, about his pioneering research on urinary tract infections and t... more

What exactly makes a paper a good fit for the Journal of Infectious Diseases? JID Editor-in-Chief and Professor of Medicine, Oncology and Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Cynthia Sears, MD, FID... more

Meet the newest voices behind Let’s Talk ID. Infectious disease physicians Kelly Cawcutt, MD, MS, FACP, FIDSA, FCCM, FSHEA, and Nico Cortes-Penfield, MD, FACP, FIDSA, join the podcast as co-hosts for episodes focused on research published in IDSA jou... more

Trust alone doesn't always change minds. Buddy Creech, MD, MPH, FPIDS, sits down with Todd Wolynn, MD, MMM, executive director of the Trusted Messenger Program, to share practical communication strategies that help clinicians build trust, navigate di... more

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Recent Guests

Calvin Kunin
Infectious diseases physician and researcher, former chair of medicine at Ohio State University and IDSA president
The Ohio State University
Episode: Plagues and Icons: The Stories that Shaped ID | Calvin Kunin: A Life in Infectious Diseases (Part 1)
Cindy Sears
Professor of Medicine and ID Doctor at Johns Hopkins; Editor-in-Chief of JID
Journal of Infectious Diseases (JID)
Episode: Inside JID: Translational Science and the Future of Infectious Diseases
John Li
Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School; Deputy Editor at JID
Journal of Infectious Diseases (JID)
Episode: Inside JID: Translational Science and the Future of Infectious Diseases
Joy Juskowich
Infectious diseases physician and medical director of COPAT program at WVU
West Virginia University
Episode: From IV to Oral: What the COPAT Trial Tells Us
Arif Sarwari
Chair, Department of Medicine and COPAT program collaborator
West Virginia University
Episode: From IV to Oral: What the COPAT Trial Tells Us
Amanda Jezek
IDSA's Senior Vice President for Public Policy and Government Relations
Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)
Episode: ID Advocacy in Action: Shaping Policy Ahead of the Midterms
Mike Reiss
Longtime writer and producer for The Simpsons, seasoned traveler
Episode: When Adventure Meets Infectious Diseases
Denise Reiss
Travel companion and Denise, experienced traveler who fell seriously ill abroad
Episode: When Adventure Meets Infectious Diseases
Darrell McBride
Adult infectious diseases physician; built Ryan White Program in Geisinger rural Pennsylvania
Geisinger Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Episode: Building HIV Care in Rural America

Hosts

Mati Hlatshwayo Davis
Co-host, IDSA leadership and clinician focused on strategy and advocacy
Paul Sax
Host, Editor-in-Chief of Clinical Infectious Diseases; IDSA leader

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 170 ratings
  • Where is the ID discussion?

    I downloaded this podcast expecting updates regarding diagnostics treatment and resistance patterns in infectious disease. Or what is essentially new in research. However, almost every episode is discussing social issues that are completely tangential of the science of ID. What is the point of this podcast?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    headed out
    United Statesa year ago
  • Long COVID & ME/CFS

    I just wanted to quickly thank you for your exceptional coverage on Long COVID since the start of the pandemic. As a Long COVID & ME/CFS patient, I am heartened to see this coverage. I can tell you that many in the community are so grateful for this comprehensive coverage, so I just wanted to thank you and hope you will continue to cover.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dakota150
    United States2 years ago
  • Black in ID- one of my favorite episodes!

    Mati, Michelle, Allison and Darrell- thank you so much for your vulnerability in sharing your stories and experiences. The spaces you are in and creating are truly inspiring. And only secondary to the care you give your patients and communities. Happy Black Excellence Month!! 🤎🖤🤎🖤🤎🖤

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MSShanksta
    United States3 years ago
  • Top Infectious Disease Podcast!

    I really appreciate this podcast and it’s instructional approach to infectious disease problems. The recent episode on DRESS syndrome was bang on target! (More detailed review on Instagram @goodmedicinepodcasts)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    canyon45
    United States3 years ago
  • Biased

    Biased. Most do not read the data to really provide appropriate recommendations. Very generalized statements. I’m disappointed.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    CriticalPharmD
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Episodes highlighting Black professionals in ID are praised for representation and candor.
Some listeners wish for more diagnostic/therapeutic science updates and fewer tangential social topics.
Long COVID coverage is highly valued by a segment of the audience and seen as a strength.

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#179
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#187
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#189
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#216
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Plagues and Icons: The Stories that Shaped ID | Calvin Kunin: A Life in Infectious Diseases (Part 1)
Q: When you see people choosing not to vaccinate their children, what goes through your mind?
Kunin says his first reaction is that vaccine refusers are misinformed, often because fear has influenced them. He adds that many are good people who want to do the right thing but lack memories of polio's effects.
Plagues and Icons: The Stories that Shaped ID | Calvin Kunin: A Life in Infectious Diseases (Part 1)
Q: What are your earliest memories of that time? Did the Depression affect your family? And looking back, do you think those experiences shaped the person you later became?
Kunin recalls a close family with good food but little cash. He began working at age 12 and continued working through college to earn extra money.
From IV to Oral: What the COPAT Trial Tells Us
Q: What's the best part of your job as an ID doctor, and what's the worst part of your job?
Joy highlighted the joy of helping patients and changing clinical practice, while both physicians noted that documentation and administrative tasks can detract from direct patient care.
From Darkness to Opportunity: Reimagining the Future of Public Health
Q: From your perspective, how has this erosion of trust evolved in recent years?
The erosion of trust has evolved from extreme politicization and poor risk communication during the COVID pandemic, affecting public health's ability to respond effectively to infectious disease threats.
From Darkness to Opportunity: Reimagining the Future of Public Health
Q: Looking back, what moments or experiences most shaped your understanding of how infectious diseases and social justice are linked?
Dr. Daskalakis discusses experiences during HIV testing in New York City, emphasizing how stigma and risk intersect, revealing personal and societal barriers to health.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Let's Talk ID

What is Let's Talk ID about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, clinician-led discussion series that centers infectious diseases, public health policy, and practical clinical questions. Episodes frequently cover ID workforce issues, vaccine advocacy, rural HIV care, and real-world challenges in diagnostics, antimicrobial stewardship, and outbreak response, often blending policy, clinical guidance, and personal experiences. Notable strengths include high-profile IDSA leadership perspectives, a willingness to address policy and advocacy, and a pattern of guest voices ranging from policymakers to frontline clinicians, researchers, and public health advocates. The format often features long-form dialogue, case-driven debates, and clinician-to-clinician insights that can inform practice, policy... more

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2. Cindy Sears
3. John Li
4. Joy Juskowich
5. Arif Sarwari
6. Amanda Jezek
7. Mike Reiss
8. Denise Reiss

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