Today, Explained It’s been a year
Mar 11, 2021
Noam Hassenfeld, a producer and reporter known for his work on Today, Explained, explores the transformative landscape of the past year. He discusses the rapid shift to remote work and the chaotic adaptations made by his team. Hassenfeld also introduces an exciting new science podcast that dives into topics like dark matter, along with a creative journey in musical collaboration. They reflect on the profound societal changes brought by COVID-19, capturing a year marked by isolation and resilience.
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March 11th, 2020
- March 11th, 2020 marked a shift with the pandemic declaration.
- Events like NBA suspension and Tom Hanks' diagnosis amplified the situation's gravity.
Transition to Remote Work
- Noam Hassenfeld guest-hosted Today, Explained during the initial pandemic week.
- The Vox office transitioned to remote work amidst uncertainty.
Unexplainable Podcast
- Noam Hassenfeld is now the host of Unexplainable, a new podcast from Vox.
- The podcast explores unanswered questions in science.