Episode 21
Robin Wilhoit’s Journey with the COVID-19 Vaccine
March 31st, 2026
22 mins 21 secs
Season 1
About this Episode
Listeners will gain an authentic, behind-the-scenes look at the rigorous clinical trial process, moving past misinformation to understand the facts of vaccine research.
Robin Wilhoit, anchor at WBIR-TV, joins Erin Freeman to discuss her decision to participate in Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine trial at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Robin details the extensive screening process, the physical side effects she experienced, and the importance of journalistic transparency in documenting this historic scientific effort.