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We sat down with Mike Osterholm, a member of President-Elect Biden\u2019s Covid-19 Advisory Task Force, a renowned leader in global health security, director of the University of Minnesota\u2019s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP). What does he make of this \u201cmost dangerous period since the Spanish Flu in 1918,\u201d\xa0fueled by \u201cpandemic fatigue, fatigue anger and indoor air?"\xa0Health systems are on the edge of breakdown, as shortages of ICU staff and beds worsen, providers \u201chit the wall\u201d in locating protective gear, and drug shortages worsen. In his view, America needs a leader who can communicate calmly and effectively to all Americans. \u201cWe need Uncle Joe,\u201d we need \u201cfireside chats\u201d that \u201chelp us get through this.\u201d\xa0\n\xa0\n\xa0\n\xa0\nDr. Michael Osterholm is the founder and Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) and Professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota. He is a member of President-Elect Biden\u2019s Covid-19 Advisory Task Force.