Covid: The Race for a Vaccine

How did we create a Covid vaccine so quickly? Hear from the experts.

Curated byAdrian Sherling, Hark Editor

12 CLIPS41 MINS

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Adapting the Vaccine to Stop Covid Variants

How effective are the vaccines against the new, more resistant Covid variants? Professor Peter Hotez, who has been working on developing a vaccine, explains their plan to cope with mutations.

Adapting the Vaccine to Stop Covid Variants

How to Vaccinate the World

4 MINS

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How Does a Covid Vaccine Work?

Two Covid vaccines have shown over 90% success rates. In this clip, find out how they work.

Front Burner

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The Failing Vaccine Company That Created a Covid Shot

Novavax was on the verge of collapse after a series of failures in producing working vaccines. Covid was their last shot at success. Dr. Gregory Glenn relives the moment they heard the results of their trial.

The Failing Vaccine Company That Created a Covid Shot

The Journal.

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The 1930s Experiment Putting Black Americans Off the Vaccine

When officials investigate reasons for skepticism over the Covid vaccine among BIPOC, one thing always comes up: the Tuskegee Experiment.

The 1930s Experiment Putting Black Americans Off the Vaccine

Code Switch

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What Does a 90% Vaccine Effectiveness Rate Mean?

The first vaccine trial had a 90% success rate. But what does that mean for the vaccinated when it comes to catching Covid?

What Does a 90% Vaccine Effectiveness Rate Mean?

More or Less: Behind the Stats

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Rich Countries Hoarding Vaccines Is a Problem

Just 10 countries have administered three-quarters of the Covid vaccines in the world. But Michael Safi points out the folly in taking the lion’s share at the expense of poorer nations.

Rich Countries Hoarding Vaccines Is a Problem

Today in Focus

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Should Biden Have Thanked Trump for His Work on Vaccines?

The U.S. vaccine program is going well, and Republicans claim it’s all thanks to Donald Trump. The 'Pod Save America' team looks at what the former President did and if he deserves credit.

Should Biden Have Thanked Trump for His Work on Vaccines?

Pod Save America

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Expert Predicts Vaccine Passport Won’t Be Introduced Until 2022

There’s a lot of talk about vaccine passports, but NYU Medical Ethicist Arthur Caplin outlines the issues the Biden administration will have to overcome before they are introduced.

Expert Predicts Vaccine Passport Won’t Be Introduced Until 2022

In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt

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The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine & Blood Clots

The U.S. has paused the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine over links to rare blood clots. Vaccine expert Dr. Peter Hotez explains why.

The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine & Blood Clots

Power and Politics

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Suspending IP Rules on Covid Vaccines

More than 100 countries around the world aren't expected to begin vaccinating their populations until 2024. In this clip, hear about Intellectual Property Rights and vaccine hoarding.

Citations Needed

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A Hilarious Look at Incentivizing Vaccines

Free beer, free pizza, million-dollar lotteries—some states are going all out to persuade people to get vaccinated. Humorist Andy Levy pokes fun at it.

A Hilarious Look at Incentivizing Vaccines

The New Abnormal

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The Surprising Origin of the Word “Vaccine”

We’re all talking about vaccines at the moment, but do you know where the word comes from? Law professor Wendy Parmet explained the surprising origin of the word.

The Surprising Origin of the Word “Vaccine”

The Experiment

1 MIN

Curated byAdrian Sherling

12 CLIPS41 MINS

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Covid: The Race for a Vaccine

Adapting the Vaccine to Stop Covid Variants

How to Vaccinate the World

How Does a Covid Vaccine Work?

Front Burner

The Failing Vaccine Company That Created a Covid Shot

The Journal.

The 1930s Experiment Putting Black Americans Off the Vaccine

Code Switch

What Does a 90% Vaccine Effectiveness Rate Mean?

More or Less: Behind the Stats

Rich Countries Hoarding Vaccines Is a Problem

Today in Focus

Should Biden Have Thanked Trump for His Work on Vaccines?

Pod Save America

Expert Predicts Vaccine Passport Won’t Be Introduced Until 2022

In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt

The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine & Blood Clots

Power and Politics

Suspending IP Rules on Covid Vaccines

Citations Needed

A Hilarious Look at Incentivizing Vaccines

The New Abnormal

The Surprising Origin of the Word “Vaccine”

The Experiment

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