Clotting factors: the AstraZeneca vaccine

Slovea Chankova, The Economist’s healthcare correspondent, delves into the AstraZeneca vaccine's connection to rare blood clot incidents, emphasizing that its benefits outweigh the risks. Elliot Morris, a data journalist, reveals how the 1915 film 'The Birth of a Nation' perpetuated racial violence, linking its screenings to a disturbing rise in incidents. They also discuss the film's long-lasting impact on societal attitudes towards race and the necessity for transparent communication to build public trust in vaccination efforts.