Best Cell Tower News Podcasts (2025)

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Your Guide to Summer’s Extreme Weather, from Corn Sweat to Flash Floods 9:04

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The summer of 2025 has been a doozy in the U.S., with extreme weather across the country. Flash flooding caused destruction and death in Texas. Corn sweat made a heat wave in the eastern half of the U.S. worse in the Midwest. Senior editor for sustainability Andrea Thompson takes us through these extreme weather events. Recommended reading: Why Did…

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#244 - Wireless Water Cooler Hosts Arpan Sura, FCC’s Chief AI Officer 29:46

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Co-hosts Patrick Halley, WIA CEO and President, and Jim Fryer, Inside Towers Managing Editor, recently chatted with Arpan Sura, Senior Counsel to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and Chief AI Officer, on their Wireless Water Cooler podcast. In this lively talk, Sura discusses a variety of issues including the Commission’s Build America agenda focused on u…

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Summer Meteor Showers, Short Summer Days and Ancient Arthropods 8:49

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If last Tuesday seemed to fly by, you can blame the rotation of Earth. Try to look up this week to see the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids meteor showers. Plus, we discuss FEMA cuts and ancient arthropods. Recommended reading: Texas Failed to Spend Millions in Federal Aid for Flood Protection https://www.scientificamerican.com/a…

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TERRORIST RADICALIZATION 1:00:29

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By Circle Of Insight Productions

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Making sense of China’s R&D ascent 36:29

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With an uptick in licensing deals and promising data emerging from China-based biopharmas, especially in oncology, it’s clear the country is poised to play a major role in life sciences for the foreseeable future. In this week’s episode of "The Top Line," we trace China’s ascent in R&D and drug discovery and examine how U.S. and European drugmakers…

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Greenland’s Ice Sheet Is at Risk—And So Are We 22:05

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Chief multimedia editor Jeffery DelViscio ventured to Greenland for a month to learn from the scientists studying the country’s ice sheet. He speaks with host Rachel Feltman about his time in the field and his takeaways from conversations with climate scientists. This story was supported by a grant from the Pulitzer Center. This story was made poss…

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What to Read on the Beach This Summer 10:31

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Scientific American has been reading, reviewing and recommending books for more than 100 years. These days Brianne Kane, our resident reader, is in charge of organizing our book recommendation lists to help science-minded people find the perfect read, including novels. She joins fellow book nerd Rachel Feltman to talk about the nonfiction and ficti…

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#243 - OneVizion: Accessing Disparate Information in Large Organizations 17:11

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Large organizations deal with a lot of data and information that is often in silos and not shared among internal groups. Digital infrastructure projects, for example, involve site acquisition and permitting, engineering, construction and ongoing operations and maintenance. Infrastructure businesses save time and money when all groups in the company…

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Time Travel to Tide Pool 101 from Our July 1925 Issue 8:57

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Time travel to an introduction to tide pools, the start of commercial air travel and an intercontinental aviation museum dispute. Host Rachel Feltman is taking a look at a 1925 issue of Scientific American for this archival episode. If you don’t find the past to be a blast, don’t worry! We’ll be back to our regular schedule of science news, deep di…

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WHAT RUSSIAN SPIES ARE DOING IN GERMANY 4:53

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By Circle Of Insight Productions

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AI, mentorship and finding your voice in pharma marketing 13:15

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In this episode of "The Top Line," Ayla Ellison, Editor-in-Chief of Fierce Life Sciences and Healthcare, sits down with two longtime industry leaders to talk about what it takes to stand out and grow in today’s pharma marketing landscape. Zoe Dunn, president and CEO of Hale Advisors, and Paul Murasko, head of digital innovation and marketing operat…

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Dungeons and Dragons’ Popularity Grows—And Science Follows 21:58

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Brennan Lee Mulligan is a professional dungeon master, playing Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), a popular tabletop role-playing game, for audiences online and in person. In January his D&D show on Dropout.tv, Dimension 20, played a live game at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The show—and the game—experienced a resurgence during the COVID pandem…

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The LIGO Lab Is Pushing the Boundaries of Gravitational-Wave Research 17:52

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Come with Science Quickly on a field trip to the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Host Rachel Feltman is joined by Matthew Evans, MIT’s MathWorks professor of physics, to talk about the last 10 years of gravitational-wave research. Gravitational waves were discovered in 201…

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#242 - Fiberlight: Fiber Market Dynamics and Outlook 26:59

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Demand for fiber connectivity is at an all-time high. Both dark and lit fiber are in demand for connections to towers, enterprises, and data centers, and for middle-mile routes connecting fiber-to-the-home deployments. Fiber strand counts and optical transmission speeds are increasing dramatically. And the mix of national, regional and smaller fibe…

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This Surgery Can Lead to Weight Loss—But Stigma Is Harder to Shake Off 15:48

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Each year more than half a million people undergo bariatric surgery, a procedure geared toward weight loss. But research shows that stigma around weight can continue to affect people’s lives even during recovery from the procedure. Larissa McGarrity is a clinical associate professor at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of …

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OPERATION PHOENIX 3:15

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By Circle Of Insight Productions

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Biopharma layoffs aren't letting up 10:24

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Layoffs in biopharma show no signs of slowing, with workforce reductions holding steady across the first two quarters of 2025. In this week’s episode of "The Top Line," Fierce Deputy Editor Andrea Park and Fierce Biotech Senior Editor Gabrielle Masson break down the latest layoff trends and how they compare to last year. Tune in for a look at the n…

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Why Do We Sing? Musicologists and Neuroscientists Seek an Answer 24:49

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Last year Science Quickly looked across disciplines to piece apart the science of singing. To understand why humans sing, musicologists collaborated on an international study of folk music. To understand how we sing, neuroscientists differentiated how our brain processes speech and singing. Music enthusiast and associate mind and brain editor Allis…

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What Does an Ailing Coral Reef Sound Like? 16:51

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Sick coral reefs are visually striking—bleached and lifeless, far from the vibrancy we’ve come to expect. But what does an unhealthy coral system sound like? In this rerun, conservation bioacoustics researcher Isla Keesje Davidson tells Science Quickly all about the changing soundscape of the seas. Recommended reading: 84 Percent of Corals Impacted…

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Peter Pitts talks FDA direction, industry communication (Sponsored) 24:18

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In the latest episode of the Health Matters podcast, Wendy Lund sits down with Peter Pitts, former FDA associate commissioner and current president of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest, to discuss the state of regulatory science and communication in health care. Pitts shares a cautiously optimistic outlook for the FDA under Commissione…

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An Astronaut Shares His Passion for Space Photography—Live, from the ISS Cupola 17:35

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Ten months ago Science Quickly made space history by conducting the first-ever live interview from the cupola of the International Space Station (ISS). Astronaut Matthew Dominick spoke with Rachel Feltman about his work on the ISS and the stunning space photography that first caught our attention. Watch a video of the interview See more stunning sp…

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FBI STRIKE ON THE SINALOA CARTELS FASHION DISTRICT LAUNDERING HUB 7:41

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By Circle Of Insight Productions

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Move Over Fireworks—Drone Shows Are Taking to the Skies 16:06

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Drone shows are replacing fireworks for summer celebrations. They’re safer and more environmentally friendly but complicated to program and run. A recent preprint paper proposes an algorithmic solution that can take some technical challenges out of drone operators’ hands and give engineers more creative control. Host Rachel Feltman speaks with rese…

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Reinventing Media Distribution and the Rise of Hybrid Networks 12:57

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The world of video content delivery is fascinating and constantly changing. Over recent years, it has seen a massive transformation fueled by rapid advancements in technology, changing the way video makes it to the TV screen. In the first episode of Satellite World Briefing’s new Media mini-series, host Lucas Hunsecker sits down with Pascale Fromon…

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Talking to the Host of Drilled about the Legal Battles around Standing Rock 13:06

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Protests around the construction of the now complete Dakota Access Pipeline brought national attention to Energy Transfer, the company that built and owns the pipeline and funded private security against the protestors. Energy Transfer sued the nonprofit Greenpeace for hundreds of millions of dollars. The company claimed that the Standing Rock move…

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FROM GREEN BERETS TO LOS ZETAS AND THE CIA SHADOW WAR 9:47

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By Circle Of Insight Productions

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Teva’s CEO shares ‘Pivot to Growth’ progress 25:27

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Two and a half years into his tenure as Teva’s CEO, Richard Francis is breaking down the strategy that’s powered the company through nine consecutive quarters of growth. On this week’s episode of "The Top Line," Fierce Pharma’s Fraiser Kansteiner sits down with Francis to talk about the progress made so far on Teva’s “Pivot to Growth” strategy and …

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How to Fight Bird Flu If It Becomes the Next Human Pandemic (Part 3) 32:51

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Creating a bird flu vaccine requires several layers of bioprotective clothing and typically a whole lot of eggs. H5N1 avian influenza infections have gone from flocks of chickens to herds of cattle and humans. Scientists at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute are taking their best guess at the strains of the virus that could spread and are crea…

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Bird Flu’s Jump to Cattle Took Dairy Farmers by Surprise (Part 2) 22:58

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Dairy cattle have become an intermediary between avian influenza found in wild birds and the handful of recorded H5N1 bird flu cases in humans. Senior news reporter Meghan Bartels took a trip upstate to Cornell University’s Teaching Dairy Barn. Early last year Texas dairy farmers noticed lethargic cows producing off-color milk. One of them sent Cor…

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How Bird Flu Went from an Isolated Avian Illness to a Human Pandemic Threat (Part 1) 31:17

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Bird flu outbreaks in poultry and cattle have caused concern for public health officials. There have been few reported cases of human transmission, but the growing risks of H5N1 avian influenza have virologists on alert. Researchers at the St. Jude Center of Excellence for Influenza Research and Response take an annual visit to Delaware Bay to coll…

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A BRIEF LOOK AT RICHARD MEADOWS AND DELTA 2:50

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By Circle Of Insight Productions

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AbbVie, ADCs and the future of cancer care 17:32

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Antibody drug conjugates, or ADCs, are still holding on to their spot as one of the hottest areas in cancer care—and AbbVie, like many of its peers, has embraced the trend head-on. In this week’s episode of "The Top Line," Fierce Pharma’s Zoey Becker speaks with Daejin Abidoye, M.D., AbbVie’s vice president and therapeutic area head for solid tumor…

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What No One Tells You about Testosterone Replacement Therapy 12:14

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Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is exploding in popularity among men. TRT has been touted online as a cure-all for everything from low energy to poor mood and even as a way to increase masculinity itself. But how much of the buzz is backed by science? Host Rachel Feltman talks with journalist Stephanie Pappas about the realities behind the t…

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Why Your Gut Loves a Good Workout 9:51

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Host Rachel Feltman explores the surprising connection between exercise and the gut microbiome with Scientific American contributing editor Lydia Denworth. Drawing from her latest reporting, Denworth explains how aerobic activity can influence the microbial ecosystems in our digestive tract—boosting diversity, reducing inflammation, and even suppor…

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CDC Vaccine Panel Fired by RFK, Jr., Oceans Grow More Acidic, and Pangolins Threatened by Hunting 10:14

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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., has fired the experts on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel, sparking concern among public health officials. Ocean acidification has crossed a critical threshold, posing serious risks to marine life around the globe. And pangolins face growing threats from increased hunting, complicating …

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SPECIAL FORCES NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD 7:16

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Inside Fierce Medtech's Fierce 15 17:00

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Every year, the Fierce Medtech team highlights 15 standout companies that are pushing the boundaries of innovation in medical technology. From reinventing diagnostics and surgical tools to advancing AI and biological research, this year’s Fierce 15 is full of startups rethinking what care should look like—and improving on what came before. In this …

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These Adorable Hamster Dads Take Fatherhood Seriously 13:22

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Most mammalian dads are pretty absent from their offspring’s lives. That sets the Djungarian hamster apart from its fellow fathers. These hamster dads are involved in the birth of their pups, care for them in infancy and even provide food during weaning. They also let the mother hamster go on cooldown walks outside of the burrow, which professor of…

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What ‘Immortal’ Jellyfish and Famously Old Tortoises Tell Us about Aging 14:27

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Animals’ lifespans can be far shorter or much longer than those of humans. Scientists are researching creatures such as “immortal” jellyfish and long-lived tortoises and digging deep into genetic codes to figure out why animals age—and what we can do to improve longevity in humans. João Pedro de Magalhães, chair of molecular biogerontology at the U…

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#241 - Power & Tel: Telecom in Transition 21:43

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Wireless, fiber, and data center markets are projected to grow in 2025 and in subsequent years. Nonetheless, these markets are encountering challenges due to the prevailing macroeconomic conditions. These factors collectively influence the telecom supply chain in both beneficial and adverse manners. Gus Vasilakis, VP of Canada Sales & Global Busine…

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Cosmic Coin Toss, Record Heat in the North Atlantic and Living Worm Towers 8:51

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New simulations suggest the Milky Way’s long-predicted collision with Andromeda might be less of a cosmic certainty than we thought. A massive marine heat wave in 2023 sent North Atlantic temperatures soaring—equal to two decades’ worth of typical warming—with weak winds and climate change largely to blame. And researchers reveal that the planet’s …

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THE BATTLE BETWEEN GREEN BERETS AND ALIENS IN AN UNDERGROUND BASE IN DULCE NEW MEXICO 11:02

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Inside ASCO 2025: Big data drops and a towering campaign 11:36

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Each year, the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting brings together the biggest names and brightest minds in cancer research, and this year was no exception. In this episode of "The Top Line," Fierce reporters take you inside the action at ASCO 2025. Zoey Becker shares the story behind Johnson & Johnson’s dramatic “Breathtaking” cam…

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Is the National Weather Service Ready for an Extreme Summer? 14:21

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The dedicated staff of the National Weather Service are responsible for the data that underpin your weather forecast and emergency alerts. DOGE Service cuts to the NWS are putting the collection and communication of those data at risk right as we enter a dangerous season of hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires and extreme heat in the U.S. Senior sustai…

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Forging the future of cell therapy: Bayer and BlueRock’s unique journey (Sponsored) 34:54

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In this episode of The Top Line, Fierce Biotech’s Chris Hayden sat down with Dr. Juergen Eckhardt of Bayer and Dr. Seth Ettenberg of BlueRock Therapeutics to discuss an innovative partnership that’s reshaping how big pharma teams up with biotech startups. BlueRock, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bayer, operates with the independence of a small biotec…

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Science-led storytelling takes center stage in pharma communications (Sponsored) 17:55

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In the latest episode of The Top Line podcast, host Heath Clendenning interviews Cheryl Lubbert, CEO of Reverba Global, to discuss how science-led storytelling is reshaping communications in the pharmaceutical industry. Lubbert, a veteran executive with experience at Amgen, Abbott and Bristol Myers Squibb, says authenticity, empathy and transparenc…

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Megalodon Diets, Teeth Sensitivity and a Bunch of Vaccine News 8:00

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The measles outbreak in West Texas is slowing. Health officials think an increase in vaccination rates contributed to the slowdown, but Texas lawmakers have pushed a new bill to make it even quicker and easier for parents to exempt their children from vaccines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention goes counter to the American College of O…

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OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE 5:42

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By Circle Of Insight Productions

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CHINESE SPY OPERATION FAKE CELL TOWERS DISMANTLED 5:07

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Biopharma briefing: Q1 trends, gene therapy updates and ASCO preview 21:28

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Despite the long holiday weekend, news in biopharma never slows down. In this week’s episode of "The Top Line," the Fierce team breaks down some of the biggest stories from the past week. On the pharma side, Eric Sagonowsky and Kevin Dunleavy examine Big Pharma’s first-quarter 2025 performance. While most of the top 25 companies are still deliverin…