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The Readout Loud

STAT
FDA
Eli Lilly
Novo Nordisk
Biotechnology
Pfizer
Gene Therapy
Covid-19
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
CRISPR
RFK Jr.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Sarepta Therapeutics
Moderna
Drug Pricing
Biotech
Biotech Industry
Obesity
Astrazeneca
Obesity Drugs
Glp-1

STAT’s weekly biotech podcast, breaking down the latest news, digging deep into industry goings-on, and giving you a preview of the week to come.

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Latest Episodes

What is Adam doing in Spain? How did doctors react to detailed data on Merck and Moderna's mRNA cancer vaccine? And what are the next big advances in oncology?

On this week's episode of “The Readout LOUD,” STAT's biotech podcast, we bring on our col... more

Helen Branswell was a renowned infectious disease reporter who earned the respect and admiration of experts and public health officials with her authoritative, prescient reporting on the flu, polio, Ebola and the Covid-19 pandemic.

This week’s episo... more

Longevity medicine is now estimated to be a multitrillion dollar industry. But what are people paying for, and does it work?

On this week's episode of “The Readout LOUD,” STAT's biotech podcast, we bring on STAT reporter Sarah Todd to discuss the bo... more

How has the National Institutes of Health been spending its budget? Why are biotech investors feeling gloomy? And what is the most quintessential Boston movie?

We discuss all that and more on this week’s episode of “The Readout LOUD,” STAT’s biotech... more

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Recent Guests

Rick Burke
STAT executive editor who hired Helen Branswell
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Episode: 418: Remembering STAT’s Helen Branswell
Brenda Branswell
Helen Branswell's younger sister
Episode: 418: Remembering STAT’s Helen Branswell
Sarah Todd
STAT reporter covering longevity medicine and health care
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Episode: 417: Hospitals' next lucrative bet — longevity clinics
Anil Oza
Reporter covering NIH policy and funding
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Episode: 416: NIH funding uncertainty thwarts U.S. researchers
Heather Pierce
Senior Director of Science Policy
Association of American Medical Colleges
Episode: 416: NIH funding uncertainty thwarts U.S. researchers
Nick Florko
STAT's Trust in Science reporter
STAT
Episode: 415: Mistrust in science and a juicy gene-editing lawsuit
Margaret Manto
STAT's new FDA reporter
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Episode: The FDA's Overton era, and dispatches from Shanghai
Jason Mast
STAT reporter reporting from Shanghai
STAT
Episode: The FDA's Overton era, and dispatches from Shanghai
Jonathan Wosen
STAT reporter covering international education and policy
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Episode: Definium's new psychedelics data, and a reprieve for international scientists

Hosts

Allison DeAngelis
Host of The Readout Loud
Adam Feuerstein
Host of The Readout Loud
Elaine Chen
Co-host, analyst / Co-host

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 599 ratings
  • Constructive Feedback on Episode 398

    Hey STAT Team - As a long time reader and biotech CEO, I wanted to pass on hopefully constructive feedback on your show in general and this specific episode. I really enjoyed hearing the inside scoop from Bryan Roberts on Kelonia and the Lilly deal. That was great. Please do more of that! In the constructive feedback category, the one thing that I would caution you on, both in this episode and others, is the trivial nature (joking, in fact) in how you handle very, very tough times for these comp... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    DP75007
    United States6 months ago
  • David Olson

    Thoughtful and concise discussion about drug development processes. I found this illuminating

    and hopeful

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Auldkirk
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Really informative and relevant

    Great coverage by the three hosts.

    Only area of improvement is if the audio editor can adjust the volume for all speakers to be equal because for some reason Elaine’s mic tends to be the loudest and I have to keep adjusting the volume for each speaker.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    orange03$592
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great pod!

    This is a great overview of the biopharm space with an engaging and fun style. I also like the unrelated chat amongst the team, particularly as a fellow fan of the Great British Bake Off, given this is an industry that can often take itself very seriously!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    123etcetc
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Please reboot the old quality bar

    This podcast was a gold mine a few years back. Really miss that run you had. Adam is good but even he was better back when surrounded with higher caliber cohosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    freedomtochoose
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise real-world patient perspectives and regulatory context as differentiators
Some critics request more neutral tone and less perceived bias in coverage
Listeners appreciate the industry-savvy take on biotech news and the depth of interviews
Many reviews note strong informative value but suggest dialing back on in-jokes and casual banter

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

418: Remembering STAT’s Helen Branswell
Q: What do you think that people should remember about Helen? What do you want her legacy to be?
Brenda Branswell says Helen covered infectious diseases with rigor and evidence, without sensationalism, providing an important public service during an era of misinformation.
418: Remembering STAT’s Helen Branswell
Q: What stood out to you about Helen's work?
Rick Burke describes her reporting as authoritative, meticulous, careful about sources, direct, and never alarmist.
417: Hospitals' next lucrative bet — longevity clinics
Q: How does all of this fit into America's health care system? Is this always going to be something just for folks who can pay for this out of pocket, or is there anyone thinking about how to incorporate this stuff into the kind of health care that 99% of Americans get?
Todd says the high cash prices reinforce the perception that longevity care is for wealthy people, despite lower-income groups having shorter average lifespans. Some hospitals are connecting clinics to research or integrating services with other care, but she says the programs currently reflect a growing divide in access to concierge health care.
417: Hospitals' next lucrative bet — longevity clinics
Q: So, why are they doing this now? And then also, what are we talking about in terms of cost for these services?
Todd says rising public interest and the growth of private longevity clinics have led hospitals to offer services they consider safer and more evidence-based. She reports annual prices of $5,500 at Northwestern, $7,500 to $12,000 at Weill Cornell, and $45,000 at Mayo Clinic's Jacksonville clinic.
415: Mistrust in science and a juicy gene-editing lawsuit
Q: Nick, what does the new trust in science beat aim to uncover that previous coverage may have missed?
The beat looks at how emotions, misinformation, and political contexts shape trust, not just whether people say they trust scientists, and it seeks to understand who benefits from current narratives about science.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Readout Loud

What is The Readout Loud about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Biotech-focused weekly briefing that explains the latest industry news, policy shifts, and clinical developments with a mix of sharp analysis, investigative context, and guest conversations. Episodes commonly pair regulatory updates (FDA leadership, approval dynamics, policy impacts) with behind-the-scenes industry moves (M&A, financing, and innovation pipelines), often weaving in patient perspectives and ethical considerations. A standout feature is the frequent, in-depth interviews with CEOs, scientists, and policy experts, alongside detailed discussions of real-world implications for patients, payers, and developers. This blend makes it useful for listeners who want fast, informed takes on where biotech and pharma are headed, and for pot... more

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