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This sequestered isle: Britain’s covid-19 response

Apr 16, 2020
Anne McElvoy, a Senior Editor at The Economist, shares insights on the UK's COVID-19 leadership challenges, including the controversies surrounding Boris Johnson's health and government response. Mark Johnson, a Beijing correspondent, discusses China’s promotion of traditional Chinese medicine despite its lack of scientific backing and the country's efforts to export these practices. The conversation also touches on the surprising role animals play in wildfire dynamics, revealing their important impact on fire behavior and prevention strategies.
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