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Coverage through Aug 14, 2026 · updated daily#40 most discussed overall#1 this week#88 most polarizingTracked since September 2025

Anthony Fauci

Former NIAID Director

How news programs, podcasts and other audio feeds are discussing Anthony Fauci

1,723 episodes
2% of all episodes · 12,515 mentions · 50 weeks tracked
Coverage volume
Polarized
L -0.24·R -0.69
Media tone
Outlets split by leaning

What this tone is based on

Volume-weighted across 1,580 episodes — 44 positive, 101 neutral, 1,435 negative. See the week-by-week trajectory ↓
Who's driving it — by outlet leaning
LeftVery Negative· 39 eps · 2%
CenterHostile· 862 eps · 54%
RightHostile· 694 eps · 44%

What changed and the freshest clips — your rapid-response view.

What changed

How coverage of Anthony Fauci shifted in the last 3 days vs the prior 28.

Notable changehigh confidence

Anthony Fauci criticized for private vaccine concerns about pregnant women

Recent coverage has focused on leaked text messages from Anthony Fauci expressing private concerns about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant women. These revelations have led to renewed criticism and calls for investigations into his actions during the pandemic, with some alleging he misled the public about vaccine safety.

vs. prior weeks: Previously, coverage centered on Anthony Fauci's general accountability and legacy regarding the pandemic response, without specific focus on vaccine safety for pregnant women.

As of Aug 14, 2026