Economist Podcasts

Intensive scare: covid-19 ravages America

Dec 4, 2020

Adam Roberts, the Midwest correspondent for The Economist, shares harrowing insights on the COVID-19 crisis overwhelming America, particularly in the Midwest. Stephen Gibbs, based in Caracas, discusses the looming Venezuelan parliamentary elections and the consolidation of Nicolás Maduro’s power, sidelining opposition leader Juan Guaidó. Oliver Morton highlights the rich legacy of the Arecibo telescope, reflecting on its significant contributions to astronomy and its cultural impact before its decline. Together, they paint a vivid picture of crisis, politics, and history.

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Oliver Morton

Stephen Gibbs

Adam Roberts

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Strain on Healthcare Amid COVID-19

7min

Pandemic Responses and Political Shifts

4min

Venezuela's Power Struggle: The Rigged Vote Dilemma

6min

The Legacy of Arecibo Observatory

6min

Remembering the Legacy of the Arecibo Telescope

2min

Numbers of cases, hospitalisations and deaths are rocketing across the country. We examine the situation in the Midwest, as a microcosm of a wider unfolding tragedy. Venezuela’s ruling party will take over the National Assembly after Sunday’s vote, sidelining the self-proclaimed legitimate leader Juan Guaidó and cementing Nicolás Maduro’s dictatorship. And the fruitful life and ignominious death of the Arecibo telescope.

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