Threats to Democracy in the Time of COVID-19
While many are suffering from the economic and health devastation caused by COVID-19, some governments are taking the opportunity to grab more power, undermining fragile democracies. To assess the rise of autocracy under COVID-19, Christiane speaks with David Rohde, whose new book examines the possible existence of a shadow government in the U.S.--alongside historian and journalist Anne Applebaum.
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"Crip Camp" Producers Explain Inspiration Behind Film
S2020 E2215 - 2m 36s
A new documentary on Netflix called "Crip Camp" looks at an historic summer camp for the disabled community that launched a generation of activists. It’s the latest film from the Obamas’ production company, and the co-directors join the show to discuss.
How a Harvard/MIT Lab Transformed Into a Mass Testing Center
S2020 E2215 - 17m 3s
A pioneering mathematician and geneticist, Eric Lander helped lead the Human Genome Project, and now--in just two weeks--he has transformed the renowned MIT and Harvard Biomedical Research Lab into a mass testing facility. Lander explains to Walter Isaacson exactly what it will take to scale up the essential testing that will enable our exiting severe pandemic restrictions.
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