Best Dani Allen Podcasts (2024)

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#008: A place-based experiment to address racial equity - Minnesota's GroundBreak Coalition ft. Tonya Allen & Alex West Steinman 1:01:52

1y ago1:01:52

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On this episode, we talk to two trailblazers from GroundBreak Coalition (GBC), a group of over 40 corporate, civic and philanthropy leaders who are trying to make a case that within our resources, a racially equitable and climate-ready future is possible. GBC is building a platform to mobilize and aggregate capital, and provide pathways for corpora…

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#007: Rachel Lipson on America’s Hidden Economic Engines: Community Colleges 54:23

1+ y ago54:23

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On this episode, we talk with Rachel Lipson about the community college system in the US. Rachel was until recently co-founder and director of the Harvard Project on Workforce, an interdisciplinary, collaborative project across the Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Business School, and the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Rachel and Robert Schwa…

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#006. Lisa Nandy: UK's Levelling Up, progressive politics, and localism 56:53

1+ y ago56:53

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We kick off 2023 with Lisa Nandy, a member of UK's Labour Party and Member of Parliament for Wigan since 2010. She serves as the Shadow Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing, Communities & Local Government. In the past, she has also served as Shadow Foreign Secretary, Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, and Shadow Minist…

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#005. Danny Kennedy: The clean energy transition, local coalitions, equity and the green economy workforce 1:05:11

1+ y ago1:05:11

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In this episode, we discuss the transition to clean energy with guest Danny Kennedy. Danny is the CEO of New Energy Nexus, a global platform organization for funds and incubators with chapters around the world. Danny has spent 25 years playing different roles to facilitate the transition to clean energy. He also co-hosts, with Cate Blanchett, "Clim…

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#004. Piero Ghezzi: Peru's 'Mesas Ejecutivas' approach 1:04:32

1+ y ago1:04:32

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Piero Ghezzi has worn many hats. An economist and an entrepreneur, he has also served as the Minister of Production of Peru, where he designed and implemented a novel methodology - Mesas Ejecutivas - to implement productive development policies through public-private collaboration. Ghezzi tells us about the thinking behind this methodology, the pro…

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#003. Rodrick Miller: Economic development following a crisis 54:54

1+ y ago54:54

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Rodrick Miller is a Visiting Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School, where he engages with a range of initiatives, including Reimagining the Economy. He is also the President & CEO of Ascendant Global Consulting. Miller has spent the last 20 years leading a range of economic development agencies across the US, including Invest Puerto Rico, the Detroit Ec…

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#002. Matt Hurlbutt: Growing business in the Greater Rochester Area 34:50

2y ago34:50

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Matt Hurlbutt is President and CEO of Greater Rochester Area (GRE). The GRE is an economic development organization that helps attract new capital investments, create regional wealth, and new jobs throughout the Greater Rochester, NY region. In this episode, we talk about: - the role economic development agents play in helping a region grow - what …

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#001. Birgit Klohs: Regional development in West Michigan and the Grand Rapids Medical Mile 1:07:53

2y ago1:07:53

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We kick off Season 1 of Policy Works with a conversation with a veteran in the field of regional economic development. Birgit Klohs has been a economic development agent for over 45 years. For nearly 30 of them, she was President and CEO of The Right Place, a regional development organisation in Greater Grand Rapids, West Michigan. Centrally locate…

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Day 35: See you soon with Dani and Kirst 18:42

4+ y ago18:42

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The final episode in a 35 part series. A daily podcast for each day of the 35day stage 5 lockdown in South Africa. Danielle Du Toit and Kirsten Farquharson reflect on their experience of interviewing each professional and give some insight into what is in store next for the "How To Mental Health" Podcast Series. See you soon!…

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Day 34: Suit up with Allen 15:56

4+ y ago15:56

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Small Business Owner, Allen Huang speaks with us about his experiences as an entrepreneur during the lockdown. Listen as he describes the struggles of running operations from home and the role of "suiting up" for work everyday.

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Day 33: Coaching emotionally intelligent children with Marilyn 13:44

4+ y ago13:44

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Christian counsellor and family coach, Marilyn Read, speaks about emotion coaching and the importance of emotional connection between parents and children. Listen as she outlines the roadmap to successful emotional coaching with your children.

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Day 32: Depression in Adolescence with Kerryn 18:52

4+ y ago18:52

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Specialist psychiatrist, Dr Kerryn Armstrong speaks about depression in adolescence. She speaks about adolescent-specific vulnerabilities during the lockdown as a result of the social isolation. She also explains how parents might assist their adolescents and when it would be important to see a clinician.…

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Day 31: Depression in childhood with Lesley 16:41

4+ y ago16:41

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Child and adolescent specialist psychiatrist, Dr Lesley Carew speaks about childhood depression and how it is differs from adult depression. She speaks about how it might present during lockdown and how parents might assist their children. She also speaks about when it would be important to see a clinician.…

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Day 30: Depression with Bruce 14:40

4+ y ago14:40

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Clinical psychologist, Dr Bruce Bradfield speaks to us about the experience of depression and suffering and how this might present during the overwhelming Covid-19 lockdown. He also speaks about coping mechanisms and when to see a clinician.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

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Day 29: Legal Guidance with Anina and Ashleigh 28:06

4+ y ago28:06

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Attorneys, Ashleigh Farquharson and Anina Botha explain what financial relief funding initiatives, tax relaxations and debt and payment schemes are available during the lockdown. They also speak on labour law and how it impacts employees during Covid-19 in a way that is accessible for listeners.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

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Day 28: Try something new with Kim 13:52

4+ y ago13:52

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Kim Black, impressionist artist speaks about how creativity enhances her emotional well-being during lockdown and her passion for botanicals brings some colour to our grey lockdown.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

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Day 27: Understanding anxiety in childhood with Merryn 15:31

4+ y ago15:31

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Child and adolescent specialist psychiatrist, Dr Merryn Young explains how anxiety presents in childhood and how parents can best support their children in coping with this.

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Day 26: Homeschooling with Jess 12:00

4+ y ago12:00

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Returning guest Jessica Cheesman explains how parents can become homeschool teachers of children with ADHD during the lockdownBy Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

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Day 25: Knowing what to expect with Amy 14:51

4+ y ago14:51

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In a time filled with so much uncertainty, clinical psychologist Amy Glover describes that therapy provides support when feeling alone. She gives us clarity about what a first therapy session entails mitigating at least some of the uncertainty.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

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Day 24: Keeping your lid on with Marilyn 15:28

4+ y ago15:28

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Christian counsellor and family coach, Marilyn Read, speaks about the process of physiological flooding or "flipping your lid". Listen as she explains the importance of being emotionally regulated during this lockdown.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

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Day 23: Getting Creative with Maria Magdalena 18:08

4+ y ago18:08

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Maria Magdalena Campbell is a graphic design illustrator and artist. Listen as she explains how creativity and balance helps her stay grounded during an uncertain time.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

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Day 22: Sensory Regulation with Lourdes 24:36

4+ y ago24:36

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Lourdes Bruwer, Occupational Therapist and Founder of Jump Leap Fly, speaks to us about sensory difficulties that could present themselves during the lockdown. Lourdes offers helpful tips on how to support children using ordinary household objects.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

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Day 21: Healing the trauma with Heidi 11:53

4+ y ago11:53

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Heidi Van Der Merwe, registered counselor, explains the link between trauma and the effects that COVID-19 has had in many people's lives. Listen as she gives tips and guides on how to cope with the traumatic impact of this pandemic.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

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Day 20: Hitching onto Resilience with Luke 26:10

4+ y ago26:10

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Luke McDonald, from the Hitched team speaks to us about his incredible adventures across the globe hitch hiking from South Africa to the Congo as well as from South Africa all the way to Ellen Degeneres. We chat with Luke about resilience in the midst of very difficult circumstances and how humour helped to keep them going one day, one moment at a …

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Day 19: Cope Consciously with Kerry 12:58

4+ y ago12:58

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Counselling Psychologist and Life Coach, Kerry Acheson, speaks to us about the workbook that she and Karen Andrews created as a resource for people to consciously cope with COVID-19 crisis. This workbook has generously been made available to the public completely free of charge. Go to www.consultingkerry.co.za to get your copy.…

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Day 18: Entertain your dogs with Lucy 18:37

4+ y ago18:37

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Owner and Founder of Just Dogs Behaviour and Honey's Garden, Lucy Breytenbach, takes us through ways in which you can keep your dogs entertained and exercised even without their daily walks.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

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Day 17: Teach your kids with Dani 15:20

4+ y ago15:20

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Daniella Djan, educator and published author, gives her tips on how to teach your kids at home during the lockdown.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

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Day 16: Helping kids stay calm with Natasha 14:53

4+ y ago14:53

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Counselling Psychologist, Natasha Kritzas, follows on from yesterdays conversation about anxiety and explores ways in which parents can support their children to stay grounded and calm even during this anxiety provoking time.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

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Day 15: Anxiety explained with Abraham 22:50

4+ y ago22:50

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Clinical Psychologist, Abraham Le Roux, explains the complexities behind anxiety; the different types, as well as various coping strategies and a little piece of his own advice.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

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Day 14: Just keep running with Ryan 18:00

4+ y ago18:00

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The incredible ultramarathon trail champion and creator of 13 peaks challenge, Ryan Sandes, gives us his tips on how to keep fit and build a strong mindset during the lockdown.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

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Day 13: Dance! Because no one is watching with Bianca. 15:29

4+ y ago15:29

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The graceful Bianca Copeland shows us how you are never too old to learn a new skill and how the lockdown is the perfect time for that. Even learning to dance....By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

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Day 12: Understand ADHD with Jess 31:13

4+ y ago31:13

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Educational psychologist, Jessica Cheesman, explains more about ADHD and the impact it has on the family as a whole.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

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Day 11: Eat well with Nicki 16:06

4+ y ago16:06

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Experienced dietician, Nicki De Villiers gives us her tips and advice on how to eat well during this lockdown period so that we can all come out of this as healthier people.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

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Day 10: Keep your kids speaking with Leanne 20:14

4+ y ago20:14

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Leanne Shelley, speech therapist educates us on how to keep kids engaged when you can't leave your house. She gives helpful tips on ways that you can ensure yours child's early speech development is not affected bu the COVID-19 lockdown.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

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"WE MUST ISOLATE STOCKHOLM": DR ANDERS JANSSON 14:19

4+ y ago14:19

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Dr Anders Jansson, a Swedish consultant, says he is "astonished" by his country's relaxed response to the Coronavirus pandemic, and argues that the capital Stockholm needs to be isolated to reduce the spread of the virus around the country.By Adrian

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Day 9: Be Safe with Matt 16:48

4+ y ago16:48

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Matthew Denton gives us his first hand experiences as a paramedic during these unprecedented times.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

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Day 8: Be self-aware with Charles 24:46

4+ y ago24:46

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The incredible Charles Malanga speaks to us from Evexia Clinic in Johannesburg about his thoughts on the impact that COVID-19 has had on the mental health of those on the 'frontline', the Health Care Practitioners and essential workers who come into contact with potentially 'infected' people everyday.…

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Day 7: Feel Inspired with July 23:04

4+ y ago23:04

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The incredible July Masango, Occupational Therapist, inspires us to continue on us as the first week of lockdown comes to a close.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

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POWER HUNGARY 14:38

4+ y ago14:38

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The Coronavirus pandemic has been seized upon by Hungary's right wing Prime Minister Viktor Orban to launch a power grab unprecedented in the country's recent history. Emily Tamkin who has written a book about Orban's "bogeyman", the billionaire investor/philanthropist George Soros, sets the context. Her book The Influence Of Soros is published in …

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Day 6: Work at home with Nakita 15:08

4+ y ago15:08

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We chat with mom Nakita De Abreu who is a veteran at working from home. Nakita gives us tips on how to stay motivated while working at home especially how to do this with kids around.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

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THE SWEDISH EXPERIMENT: SARA AND DANI 13:22

4+ y ago13:22

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Unlike its European neighbours which are using civilian lockdowns to combat the spread of Coronavirus, Sweden is taking a more relaxed attitude. Schools are still open, bars and restaurants are still trading. But the death toll in the country is significantly higher than in neighbouring Norway, and many Swedes have misgivings about their government…

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Day 5: Bake yourself positive with Thida 24:56

4+ y ago24:56

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We are honoured that the energetic and gorgeous Thida Bevington joined us today all the way from Norfolk, UK. Listen as Thida shares with us the story of her baking career and how it helped her stay positive during the dark times of her life.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

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Day 4: Get moving with Emily 18:28

4+ y ago18:28

18:28

The incredible Emily Rautenbach, Physiotherapist, guides us on how to keep our bodies healthy even with minimal space.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

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A VIEW FROM LOMBARDY: POLLY RENDALL 10:00

4+ y ago10:00

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British expat Polly Rendall, a care worker in Lombardy, talks about life at the epicentre of Italy's Coronavirus outbreakBy Adrian

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Day 3: Turning towards your partner with Bridgitte 17:59

4+ y ago17:59

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We chat with Bridgitte Wesselo, counselling psychologist about her experience working with couples and ways in which relationships can be grown during these 21 days.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

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"GIVE PEACE A CHANCE": DR SUSAN ALLEN 10:58

4+ y ago10:58

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United Nations Secretary General Antonio Gutteres has called for a global ceasefire to help combat the Coronavirus pandemic. But how likely is it that his call will be heeded? Are there any precedents that make it seem feasible? And what could the long term benefits be? Dr Susan Allen leads the Centre for Peacemaking Practice at the Jimmy and Rosal…

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Day 2: Finding Routine with Janet 18:05

4+ y ago18:05

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Join us as we chat with Janet Bytheway, clinical psychologist, as she guides us through the importance of routine and structure in the home during this 21 day lockdown period.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

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Day 1: An Introduction with Dani & Kirst 9:38

4+ y ago9:38

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Meet your presenters for the show, Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit and learn a few tips along the way.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

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Trailer 0:50

4+ y ago0:50

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A daily dose of sanity in this time of chaos. 21 professionals over 21 days of lockdown and their advice on how to stay sane. Brought to you proudly by Danielle Du Toit and Kirsten Farquharson.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

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A VIEW FROM GERMANY: OLLY BOND 13:50

4+ y ago13:50

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Compared to some of its European neighbours, German has a relatively low death toll from Coronavirus. British expat Olly Bond who lives in the south eastern city of Camburg tries to explain why.By Adrian

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