

Demetre Daskalakis: podcast appearances and interviews
former CDC division director, White House deputy coordinator for the national mpox response, chief medical officer at Callen-Lorde Community Health Center
About Demetre Daskalakis
Demetre Costas Daskalakis is an American infectious disease physician and gay health activist. He served in leadership roles at the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from 2020 to 2025, including as director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Prior to that, he was the director of the Division of HIV Prevention at the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention. During the Biden administration, he was appointed as the deputy coordinator of the White House's mpox response during the 2022-2023 outbreak. Currently, he holds the position of chief medical officer at the Callen-Lorde Community Health Center.
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Podcasts Demetre Daskalakis appeared on
Shows that have booked Demetre Daskalakis as a guest, ranked by appearance count.










Latest Demetre Daskalakis interviews
Every podcast episode Demetre Daskalakis has appeared on, newest first.






Brian and Judson hookup with Dr. Demetre Daskalakis and talk his fiery resignation from the CDC, his return to the front lines in NYC, the meaning of his pentagram tattoo, his thoughts on questions from our listeners, and much more

CDC Under Fire: Dr. Daskalakis Reveals Trauma and the Fight for Public Health Part 2

When Science and Politics Collide: Inside Dr. Daskalakis’ Historic CDC Departure Part 1


Public Health Further Politicized Under the Threat of More Firings

Guests who appear alongside Demetre Daskalakis
Guests who share the same shows as Demetre Daskalakis. Worth a look if you're building a panel or pitching the same circuit.
Frequently asked questions
What podcasts has Demetre Daskalakis been on?
Demetre Daskalakis has appeared on 10 podcasts across 11 episodes. Notable shows include The Interesting MD Podcast, Duke's Download Hosted by James Duke Mason, Power Beyond Pride.
What does Demetre Daskalakis do?
Demetre Daskalakis is former CDC division director, White House deputy coordinator for the national mpox response, chief medical officerCallen-Lorde Community Health Center. Podcast appearances span topics tied to their work and expertise.
When was Demetre Daskalakis's most recent podcast appearance?
Demetre Daskalakis's most recent appearance was on "Dr. Demetre Daskalakis on HIV Activism, Mpox Lessons & Leaving the CDC". Duke's Download Hosted by James Duke Mason, published Jun 17, 2026.
Which podcast has Demetre Daskalakis appeared on most often?
The Interesting MD Podcast. 2 appearances on record, most recently Nov 11, 2025.
