In this special episode of Freakonomics, M.D., host Bapu Jena looks at data from birthday parties, March Madness parties, and a Freakonomics Radio holiday party to help us all manage our risk of Covid-19 exposure.
Hey, there.
It's Stephen Dubner.
Earlier this year, we added a new show to the Freakonomics radio family.
It's called Freakonomics MD, and it's hosted by Bapu.
Jenna.
He is a medical doctor and an economist who does a lot of fascinating research.
So you can see why that's a good fit for us.
You can get freakonomicsmd wherever you get freakonomics radio, and I'd suggest you go do that right now.
Just in case you need a little convincing.
Today, I'd like to play you an episode of FreakonomicsMd.
This one is about Covid-19 and what you might call the birthday effect.
It is based on a paper that Bapu co authored and was published by Jama Internal Medicine.
But before we get to the episode, I wanted to check in with Bapu on a related matter.
Bapu, how are you today?
I'm doing well.
Yourself?
Good, thanks.
I'm calling because I wanted to pick your doctor brain for a minute.
I'm sure you've got friends and family always asking you medical questions, but if you don't mind, I have one more.
Can I bill your insurance for this or.