Coronavirus: Rick Bright's explosive whistleblower claim

Published: May 14, 2020, 2:45 a.m.

Host Dan Diamond, health reporter Sarah Owermohle and POLITICO Dispatch host Jeremy Siegel look at Dr. Rick Bright, the ousted vaccine expert turned whistleblower testifying Thursday in Congress. Stay up-to-date on the latest Covid-19 news by subscribing to the POLITICO Nightly and POLITICO Pulse newsletters.   MENTIONED ON THIS SHOW - Colleagues painted a mixed picture of the ousted vaccine chief - A congressional ally is chairing Thursday's must-watch hearing - Bright said he was among the health officials alarmed by President Donald Trump's push of unproven drugs - The malaria drug touted by Trump has shown no benefit in fighting Covid-19   Dan Diamond is host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter. Sarah Owermohle is a healthcare reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel  is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO audio.  Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.