All at sea - the countless ship workers stranded by COVID
Seafarers are among the forgotten victims of the pandemic - thousands have been stranded at sea for months as ports around the world refuse to let them land. We hear from two ship's captains about the...
8 Jan 202121min
The year that COVID built: a look back on 2020
2020 was the year of coronavirus, but also the year of Donald Trump, of Black Lives Matter and of Brexit. CNN correspondent Eleni Giokos joins Robin Pomeroy for a look back on a year that was unforget...
23 Dec 202051min
Seeking a cure for the infodemic
Misinformation about COVID-19 has spread as fast as the virus itself. So is there a cure? UN communications chief Melissa Fleming and journalism entrepreneur Mark Little have some answers.
26 Nov 202031min
Did COVID kill our cities?
COVID caused people to snub or even flee cities and the New York Post even suggested "NYC is dead forever". Two experts tell World Vs Virus why cities will survive but will be changed forever.
12 Nov 202025min
Lockdown's back - psychologist Adam Grant has tips on how to cope
As much of Europe returns to lockdown, we listen again to author, podcaster and psychologist Adam Grant on how to survive - and even thrive. This interview was first posted in episode 5.
5 Nov 202028min
Economist Nariman Behravesh on the havoc caused by COVID-19
Nariman Behravesh, IHS Markit Chief Economist, says the worst may be behind us, but the economic crisis caused by the pandemic will be with us for at least another year.
1 Okt 202013min
Antivaxxers vs vaccines
False rumours and conspiracy theories pose a real threat to the rollout of a COVID-19 vaccine. Professors Paul Offit and Heidi Larson tell us how we can fight back.
17 Sep 202030min
World Vs Virus: Coming Soon
News of upcoming episodes of World Vs Virus in which we look at a global effort to counter anti-vax myths and find out how the characters from Sesame Street are helping children around the world survi...
9 Sep 20203min
