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Ep 2 | Unearthing Contagion & COVID-19: Part 1
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In the second episode of Arth Unearth, Srinath Muralidharan joins hosts Akash and Ruchir to talk about the 2011 movie Contagion in the context of the Coronavirus pandemic that is plaguing the world currently. This is the first part of the second episode. Here, they discuss the origin, symptoms, transmission, preventive measures as well concept of R0 in relation with COVID-19.
In the next part which you will find right above this one on whichever app you are listening to, they deconstruct complex issues like testing and vaccine development. They also discuss the lockdowns and their impact on supply chains and talk about, at great length, government stimulus programs and what they mean for the economy. Follow Srinath on Twitter.
- Worldometers COVID-19 Dashboard
- Our World in Data: India’s COVID-19 Profile
- The Atlantic’s Guide to COVID-19
Credits:
- Arth Unearth Theme Music: Cruise Control by Shane Ivers: https://www.silvermansound.com
- Contagion (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) It's Mutated by Cliff Martinez: ℗ 2011 Watertower Music
- "We Shall Overcome", Berlin, DDR, 1967 (Version 2) by Pete Seeger
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