In this Q&A, Chas Freeman discusses U.S.-China relations and provides insight on what he belives would strengthen the relationship moving forward.
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Why Trump's focus on falling death rates could be dangerous (commentary by Catherine Lutz)
In this article, Catherine Lutz offered commentary on COVID-19 deaths.
Emily Oster, who is part of a group of analysts tracking coronavirus research, offered commentary on the lack of information available regarding children and coronavirus.
What if COVID-19 checks were a regular occurrence? (interview with Mark Blyth)
In this interview, Mark Blyth discusses how to create a stronger economy coming out of recession by creating a national wealth fund.
This article references data collected by the Opportunity Insights Economic Tracker, co-directed by John Friedman.
Emily Oster co-authored this article about what it takes to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
This article references a survey by Emily Oster that found that among 916 centers serving over 20,000 children, just over 1% of staff and 0.16% of children were confirmed infected with the coronavirus.
Deborah Gordon in Bloomberg, "We do know that as oil fields age, they tend to get more carbon intense."
Sergei Khrushchev, Son of Former Soviet Premier, Dies at 84
Sergei Khrushchev, the son of former Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev and a former senior fellow at the Watson Institute, died at age 84.
Wendy Schiller offered commentary in this article on former aid John Bolton's upcoming book, "The Room Where It Happened."
The rise and fall of North America (written by Stephen Kinzer)
Stephen Kinzer penned this column about the leadership of the continent's three biggest countries.
Angrynomics - A New Book Co-Authored by Mark Blyth
Continued coverage on "Angrynomics," a new book co-authored by Mark Blyth and Eric Lonergan.
This article references data collected by the Opportunity Insights Economic Tracker, co-directed by John Friedman.
'What'd you miss?' (interview with Mark Blyth)
Mark Blyth appeared on this segment to discuss the economics behind anger.
Wendy Schiller offered commentary on the publication of former national security adviser John Bolton's new book.
New economic tracker finds flaws in US recovery plan (John Friedman mentioned)
A report from Opportunity Insights, co-directed by John Friedman, suggests that the government's traditional recovery strategies to reverse the downturn triggered by the pandemic are not having a major impact, because they fail to address the root of the problem: consumer fear of the virus itself.
How the Pride March made history (commentary by James Green)
In this article, James Green discussed his experience as one of the founding members of the Brazilian LGBT movement.
Emily Oster in VOX, "It doesn't mean pregnant women cannot have serious illness, but it's mostly pretty mild or moderate."
The Curse Of The American Cassandras (written by Stephen Kinzer)
Stephen Kinzer penned this article stating, "Our current political crisis is not an aberration or the result of a single election gone wrong. It is the product of forces that have been building in American society for generations."
Richard Arenberg in ABC6, "The huge coast to coast protest rallies and marches, coupled with an historic shift in public opinion and a series of tone-deaf statements and radical actions from the president have created an environment on Capitol Hill that could produce legislation."
The Gist: Summer at COVID camp (interview with Emily Oster)
Emily Oster appeared on this podcast to discuss children's summer camps, weighing options as states begin to reopen, and assessing risk when it comes to coronavirus.
My Turn: Moving toward politicized courts? (written by Richard Arenberg)
Richard Arenberg penned this opinion piece about courts driven by partisan pressures.
The Dos and Don'ts of 'Quarantine Pods' (commentary by Emily Oster)
In this article, Emily Oster addresses some of the biggest questions parents have right now about how to safely address caregiving for their families.
Too much military spending got us into this mess (co-authored by Catherine Lutz)
Catherine Lutz and Neta Crawford in the Boston Globe, "We can finance public education, public health, and high-quality veterans care. But, to do so, we have to reduce the Pentagon budget, invest in the programs actually keeping us safe and end the post-9/11 wars."
Ashutosh Varshney penned this article on protests sweeping the nation in the wake of George Floyd's death on May 25.
Trump Represents a Bigger Threat Than Ever to U.S. Democracy (Jeff Colgan cited)
Jeff Colgan was cited in this article stating, "Warning lights for democracy are flashing all over the dashboard...There are just multiple threats."
This column references the research of Jeff Colgan.
Angrynomics, by Eric Lonergan and Mark Blyth (Mark Blyth cited)
This article provides a review on "Angrynomics", the recent book co-authored by Mark Blyth.
3 charts reveal how the COVID-19 unemployment crisis isn't over (commentary by John Friedman)
John Friedman offered commentary on the impact coronavirus has had on the financial health of different generations.
Parents balance risks, needs as child care centers reopen (commentary by Emily Oster)
In this article, Emily Oster evaluates the framework for parents deciding on whether to send their child back to daycare or continue to keep them home.
This article draws on data gathered by Opportunity Insights, a project co-directed by John Friedman.
Rebuilding R.I.'s economy: You can open it up, but will they come? (commentary by Mark Blyth)
In this article Mark Blyth states, "How many people feel like going into a movie theater? Is the airline sector ever going to recover? The idea that you can pack them in planes like sardines anymore is gone."
Consumer Spending Is Already Rebounding in These States (interview with John Friedman)
In this article, John Friedman discusses the correlation between communities greatly affected by coronavirus and the subsequent decline in consumer spending.
This article cites the recent essay co-authored by Catherine Lutz on normalizing COVID-19 deaths.
A New Thing to Fight About: Virus Risks (Emily Oster cited)
This article cites Emily Oster's research surrounding the stress provoked by social distancing and how partners can navigate productive conversations about their differences in comfort level.
Time to End McConnell's Reign (written by Rich Arenberg)
In this opinion piece Rich Arenberg writes, "It's impossible to overstate the breadth and depth of the damage that McConnell has done to our country and our democracy."
When couples fight about virus risks (Emily Oster cited)
This article cites Emily Oster's recent risk-assessment framework to tackling common disagreements between parents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this interview, Emily Oster discusses the creation of her blog post and chart that addresses some of the biggest questions parents have right now about how to safely address caregiving for their kids, as well as interactions with grandparents.
Kerala model against corona praised regionally and globally (Prerna Singh cited)
This article references research by Prerna Singh.
The eternal virus (David Kertzer cited)
This column references research by David Kertzer.
Putting COVID-19 News in Context (interview with Emily Oster)
In this interview, Emily Oster discusses her new website which helps to analyze COVID-19 related news, and takes a closer look at COVID-19 in children.
Wendy Schiller offered commentary on the hurdles that Joe Biden and Trump will face in the upcoming election.
Who is 'essential' to our Covid-19 world (Costs of War project cited)
Andrea Mazzarino, co-founder of the Costs of War project, penned this column on military personnel and coronavirus.
Germany's pandemic response shows that good government matters (written by Stephen Kinzer)
Stephen Kinzer penned this article stating, "If this pandemic leads Americans to conclude that we must change our national course, Germany offers an appealing alternative."
Decoding the Flood of COVID Data (interview with Emily Oster)
Emily Oster appeared on this podcast episode to discuss how people should interpret the deluge of data surrounding coronavirus.
The death of the office (Emily Oster cited)
This column references research in Emily Oster's book "Cribsheet."
Where Are the GOP 'Profiles in Courage' on Capitol Hill? (written by Richard Arenberg)
Richard Arenberg penned this opinion piece questioning the nation's "present-day profiles in courage." He writes, "Republican senators: The nation turns its lonely eyes to you."
Coronavirus shuttered 48% of Worcester County's small businesses, dropped revenues 43% (Opportunity Insights cited)
This article draws on data gathered by Opportunity Insights, a project co-directed by John Friedman.