Alex Ward

Vox

Guest

Covers international security and defense issues for Vox.

Alex Ward on KCRW

Brazil now has the third-largest outbreak of coronavirus in the world. It’s behind only the U.S.

The growing COVID-19 problem in Mexico and Brazil

Brazil now has the third-largest outbreak of coronavirus in the world. It’s behind only the U.S.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is now encouraging Britons to “stay alert” instead of staying home. The UK isn’t alone in trying to figure out how to restart their economies.

As states reopen, what can the US learn from other countries?

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is now encouraging Britons to “stay alert” instead of staying home. The UK isn’t alone in trying to figure out how to restart their economies.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Sweden’s top epidemiologist, Anders Tegnell, said it’s ridiculous to close the border. Schools are still open, and the majority of its social distancing rules have been voluntary.

Sweden is bucking scientific advice on COVID-19. Could their decision backfire?

Sweden’s top epidemiologist, Anders Tegnell, said it’s ridiculous to close the border. Schools are still open, and the majority of its social distancing rules have been voluntary.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

More from KCRW

This week, writer and author of Splinters: Another Kind of Love Story, Leslie Jamison reflects on her childhood marriage fantasy and says when it comes to love and marriage we all…

from Life Examined

Tariffs, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, electric cars: there is much to be said about the evolving relationship between China and the United States.

from Scheer Intelligence

Anthrax – an example of how the US Government has worked to stop the spread of disease

from Second Opinion

Data suggests that barriers may exist with adults being aware of this option for care at the end of life.

from Second Opinion

Erin McIntosh is a nurse practitioner at Riverside Community Hospital. She recorded a series of audio diaries five years ago at the height of the pandemic.

from KCRW Features

Hopefully, we’ve learned many lessons, but there is still lots to be learned.

from Second Opinion

Statistics can be intimidating. But before you decide to begin a treatment you should ask what the expected benefit will be to you.

from Second Opinion

On this final episode of the Scheer Intelligence podcast hosted on KCRW but continuing on ScheerPost.com, host Robert Scheer welcomes Larry Gross, author and Professor Emeritus of…

from Scheer Intelligence

This week, psychologist and author of “ The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents,” Lisa Damour addresses one of the toughest…

from Life Examined