
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 409 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Business | |||

Why did oncologists give a standing ovation to a data presentation on Revolution Medicines' pancreatic cancer drug, daraxonrasib? Why did biotech stocks perform so badly this week? And are concrete beaches better than normal beaches?
We discuss all ... more
On this week’s episode of “The Readout LOUD,” we chat with longtime biotech executive Jeremy Levin about his new book, “Biotech in the Balance: Saving a Strategic Industry in an Age of Distrust.” That sounds alarmist, and it is in some respects, but ... more
On this week’s episode of “The Readout LOUD,” the hosts discuss STAT's Breakthrough Summit West, where powerful leaders from health care and science rubbed shoulders. They share some of the juicy conversations and insights, including BridgeBio CEO Ne... more
This week’s episode of “The Readout LOUD” is all about health politics.
We bring on FDA reporter Lizzy Lawrence to discuss Makary’s departure — why he is leaving, which of his policies will stick, and what we know about his acting replacement, Kyle ... more
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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
Thoughtful and concise discussion about drug development processes. I found this illuminating
and hopeful
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.
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!
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.
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The show breaks down biotech and health policy news with a lively, accessible style, pairing rapid-fire industry updates with in-depth interviews. Topics frequently center on FDA decisions, M&A activity, high-stakes trial results, and the economics of biotech, including telehealth, pricing, and reimbursement dynamics. A notable strength is the mix of seasoned reporters and industry executives, offering both investigative context and practical takeaways for people working in biotech PR, media, or sponsorships. The format's casual banter, strong reporting, and guest diversity make complex topics approachable while staying policy- and data-driven, which can help potential listeners decide if it fits their interest in biotech startups, pharma s... more
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