Dicky birds: the next pandemic?

In this engaging discussion, Slavea Chankova, The Economist’s healthcare correspondent, warns about the potential for bird flu to emerge as the next pandemic threat, highlighting the urgency of pandemic preparedness. Meanwhile, Rebecca Jackson, the Southern correspondent, unveils the often-overlooked complicity of white women in American slavery, challenging existing narratives. Their insights weave together timely global health concerns and a deeper understanding of historical injustices, prompting listeners to rethink familiar stories.