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Mar 23, 2020 • 18min
Do we have the right data on coronavirus?
Epidemiology professor Ioannidis and Nobel Prize winner Levitt discuss the lack of data on coronavirus. Economist Pryce joins to explore economic responses to the crisis. Insights on challenges in obtaining accurate data and potential immunity dynamics among the elderly.

Mar 20, 2020 • 18min
Life under lockdown
Guest Mohammed El-Erian, Chief economic adviser at Allianz, discusses the impact of lockdowns on economies. The podcast explores life under lockdown in Nairobi and Manila, highlighting struggles faced, economic repercussions, and global governmental responses.

Mar 19, 2020 • 18min
Coronavirus: Where's the joined-up thinking?
Francois Balloux, a computational biology professor at UCL, discusses global responses to Covid-19. Comparisons with Ebola outbreak strategies and economic impacts are highlighted. The podcast delves into testing challenges, potential treatments like chloroquine, and parallels between past and current pandemics.

Mar 18, 2020 • 18min
Can the private sector help struggling hospitals?
Chad Butters, founder of Eight Oaks Farm Distillery, discusses the urgent demand for hand sanitizer amidst the coronavirus outbreak. The episode also highlights the global ventilator shortage and how companies are adapting to produce essential medical supplies. Project Open Air's collaborative efforts to address shortages are also explored, emphasizing the importance of global healthcare resources.

Mar 17, 2020 • 18min
Can airlines survive coronavirus?
Travel expert Simon Calder and aviation consultant John Strickland discuss the impact of coronavirus on airlines, including flight cancellations, staff reductions, and the future of low-cost travel. They explore the vulnerabilities of the airline industry and the calls for government bailouts. Finance expert Frances Coppola argues for support across multiple sectors.

Mar 16, 2020 • 18min
Coronavirus: Can the risk be contained?
Professor Liam Smeeth, Epidemiologist at the London School of Hygiene, discusses containing the virus, impact of US financial measures, virus easing in summer, and strategies to limit its progress in the podcast.

Mar 13, 2020 • 19min
Wet markets and the coronavirus
Dr Juan Lubroth discusses the risks of 'wet' markets in East and South East Asia. Professor Tim Benton explains how animals are sources of pathogens. Patrick Boyle talks about vaccine development. Catherine Rhodes discusses government preparedness for pandemics.

Mar 12, 2020 • 19min
The great North Korean crypto hack
Sanctions specialist Nigel Kushner discusses how North Korea uses crypto and cybercrime for illicit funds, including major hacks and money laundering schemes. Priscilla Moriuchi and Jesse Spiro detail the country's cybercrime business and money laundering tactics. The podcast explores North Korea's evasion of sanctions and challenges in legitimate fund transfers using crypto.

Mar 11, 2020 • 19min
How to stop coronavirus crashing your economy
Exploring the financial challenges faced by businesses in Milan during coronavirus lockdown. Insights from a bakery owner and an economics columnist. Analysis of Italy's economic struggles and government measures. Lessons from the 2008 financial crisis and crisis-management strategies. Impact of coronavirus on economy and response from governments and central banks

Mar 10, 2020 • 19min
The psychology of panic buying
Discover how the psychology of panic buying is influenced by a loss of control and the need for predictability. Charlene Chan and Steven Taylor delve into the impact of social media, personal relationships, and government interventions in shaping consumer behavior during pandemics.