In this episode:00:45 Black Lives MatterThe killing of George Floyd, a black man, by police in Minnesota has sent a shockwave of anger around the globe. As unrest continues, we discuss the protests in Washington DC and ask how scientists are reacting.04:01 The outsized toll of covid-19 on people of colourReports from around the globe are showing that ethnic minorities are at much higher risk of infection and death from the coronavirus. But why might that be? And what can be done about it?News: How to address the coronavirus’s outsized toll on people of colourWorld View: How environmental racism is fuelling the coronavirus pandemic16:27 Food for thoughtRichard Van Noorden suggests some inspirational listening to learn and reflect in difficult times.Podcast: George the poet18:27 Lessons from past pandemicsThe coronavirus pandemic is just the latest of hundreds throughout history. Nick Howe interviews author Frank M Snowden about how disease has shaped society.Books and Arts: How pandemics shape social evolution Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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