The United States’ top vaccine producers plan to make their treatments more accessible to some of the world’s poorer countries. A global health expert helps us understand the potential impact. Then, a finance professor walks us through what we need to know about cryptocurrencies and their growth.
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What does COVID-19 care look like in poor countries?
Pfizer will make its antiviral Covid pill available to be manufactured and sold in nearly 100 poor countries that make up more than half the world’s population. And Moderna agreed to make its vaccine more accessible in poor countries. An expert explains healthcare access in poor countries.
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What? I don't understand how cryptocurrencies work!
According to survey from an industry group that aims to educate people about digital currency, 98% lack an understanding of basic crypto concepts. We walk through what Bitcoin, Ether, Dogecoin and other cryptocurrencies are, how they work and what their future may look like.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Prashant Yadav Guest
- Vivian Fang Guest
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