What will it take to get out of this pandemic?
Season 48
About the Episode
In most U.S. states, a surge in cases is reigniting conversations about the country’s response to the pandemic. Dr. Alok Patel speaks with a leading epidemiologist and a specialist in infectious diseases to gain perspective on pressing concerns, from vaccine effectiveness and boosters to vaccine hesitancy, misinformation, and inequity at a national and global scale.
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Extras
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Solar System: Volcano Worlds Preview
Discover the powerful volcanic eruptions that have shaped worlds across our solar system.0:30 -
This Powerful Psychedelic May Help Treat Opioid Addiction
In recent decades, there's been renewed interest in studying ibogaine.3:28 -
Can Technology Detect Deepfakes Better Than Humans Can?
AI-generated photos are video are getting so good that it’s hard for humans to tell what’s real.7:09 -
Solar System: Strange Worlds Preview
What are the weirdest worlds in our solar system, and how did they come to be?0:30 -
Solar System: Storm Worlds Preview
Discover the dramatic forces creating spectacular weather on neighboring planets and moons.0:30 -
What Happened to the Hole in the Ozone Layer?
In the 1980s scientists discovered a crucial part of the Earth’s atmosphere was extremely thin.3:13 -
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Legacy of the Land
Native American communities share their culture and knowledge to address climate change. -
Harvesting the Future
Ak-chin farming makes desert agriculture possible, and now, those practices help communities today.9:22
