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Ep. 449 — Surgeon General Vivek Murthy

Ep. 449 — Surgeon General Vivek Murthy

The Axe Files with David Axelrod · The Institute of Politics & CNN Podcasts

June 24, 20211h 0m

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Show Notes

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy was picking up his dry cleaning in Brooklyn when he got a call from the Obama administration asking if he was interested in the job. He wavered at first, but realized it was the perfect blend of his healthcare nonprofit, advocacy and medical practice experiences. He is now on his second stint as America’s top doctor under President Biden. Dr. Murthy joined David to talk about his family’s immigration story, Covid-19 and his concerns over variants and vaccination rates, gun violence, emotional wellness and loneliness and designing a better post-pandemic future.

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