COVID-19

COVID-19

Topic

Heard in 106 episodes across 54 shows since Mar 2026

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. In January 2020, the disease spread worldwide, resulting in the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Discussed inPolitics35%Markets28%Business24%AI & Tech5%

Episodes

106
across 54 shows

This week

7
episodes on 7 shows

Share of the conversation

0.3‰
0.8× its usual level

Expert statements

5
1 positive · 3 negative

Share of the conversation

Mentions of COVID-19 per 1,000 mentions of anything, 7-day rolling, across the podcasts PodLume Trends follows.

0.0‰0.2‰0.4‰0.6‰0.8‰usual level · 0.33‰Jul 11Aug 2Aug 25Sep 16Oct 8
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DayShare (7-day)Mentions
Aug 260.31‰2
Aug 270.21‰1
Aug 290.17‰1
Aug 310.16‰1
Sep 30.12‰2
Sep 40.22‰3
Sep 70.21‰1
Sep 80.25‰1
Sep 90.28‰1
Sep 100.29‰2
Sep 110.30‰4
Sep 130.37‰2
Sep 140.39‰3
Sep 150.39‰1
Sep 160.41‰2
Sep 170.45‰4
Sep 180.51‰6
Sep 190.56‰2
Sep 210.47‰2
Sep 220.50‰3
Sep 230.48‰1
Sep 240.41‰1
Sep 250.32‰3
Sep 270.32‰2
Sep 280.37‰4
Sep 290.38‰3
Sep 300.40‰2
Oct 10.43‰2
Oct 50.36‰6
Oct 60.32‰2

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What experts have said about COVID-19

5 statements · 1 positive · 3 negative · 1 mixed

  1. Bill GurleyNegativeSep 19, 2026· All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

    COVID-19 caused 15 million deaths.

    “COVID-19 caused 15 million deaths.”

    Listen at 19:02

    Open the episode · Bill Gurley: Searching for Feynman
  2. Bill GurleyNegativeSep 19, 2026· All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

    COVID-19 cost the global economy $45 trillion.

    “cost our globe $45 trillion.”

    Listen at 19:09

    Open the episode · Bill Gurley: Searching for Feynman
  3. Joe RoganMixedSep 1, 2026· The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks

    The COVID-19 response was a massive failure, whether intentional or accidental.

    “The whole thing was a mass fuck-up, either on purpose or by accident.”

    Listen at 18:10

    Open the episode · #2548 - Brian Simpson
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Episodes

106 episodes featuring COVID-19, newest first

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