The Jab from The Economist

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The Economist unlocks the science, data and politics behind the most ambitious inoculation programme the world has ever seen. Alok Jha, The Economist’s science correspondent, hosts with Natasha Loder, our health-policy editor. Each week our reporters and data journalists join them in conversation, along with scientists around the world. Sign up for Economist Podcasts+ at www.economist.com/podcastsplus If you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you’ll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription.

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In this new weekly podcast series, The Economist unlocks the science, data and politics behind the most ambitious inoculation programme the world has ever seen. Alok Jha, The Economist’s science correspondent, hosts with Natasha Loder, our health policy editor. Each week our reporters and data journalists join them in conversation, along with scientists around the world. They inject the perfect dose of insight and analysis into the global effort to escape the pandemic. “The Jab from Economist Radio” will be published every Monday, initially for 12 weeks. It is the latest addition to our slate of podcasts which includes the award-winning podcasts “The Intelligence”, “The Economist Asks”, "Money Talks", “Checks and Balance” and "Babbage". For full access to The Economist’s print, digital and audio editions subscribe here: economist.com/thejabpod

02/08/2021

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Come Back Please!

09/16/2021

holtsara

Please bring this informative and interesting podcast back. It was excellent and we have more to learn. I am a current subscriber and still i want The Jab podcast. Many thanks.
Fantastic podcast, will miss it lots!

07/03/2021

AmAnDaKnOwS

Such informative, thorough, thoughtful content on this global issue. I learn so much from every episode.
You are missed!

07/15/2021

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Sorry, but this COVID epidemic is not over! You need to come back ASAP.
Good in depth reporting

05/31/2021

cmcbrooks312

If you want to get beyond the headlines and understand the state of world thinking in vaccine strategy, this is the podcast you want. Definitely worth your time and can’t wait for the next episode!

The Economist unlocks the science, data and politics behind the most ambitious inoculation programme the world has ever seen. Alok Jha, The Economist’s science correspondent, hosts with Natasha Loder, our health-policy editor. Each week our reporters and data journalists join them in conversation, along with scientists around the world. Sign up for Economist Podcasts+ at www.economist.com/podcastsplus If you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you’ll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription.