Madeline Dinsdale: COVID in Canada: How a public healthcare system helps and hinders emergency response
Will Innes: Looking at a variety of housing policies, and how they have interacted with disparate health and aspects of the COVID-19 response.

Coronacast Podcast Series E01 Will And Maddy

On this election-special episode, NYU Wagner students Abe and Alexis discuss the pandemic and universal ‘Vote by Mail’ - a policy that could allow all American voters to mail in their ballots in the 2020 Presidential election. Could this keep voters safe amidst the Coronavirus outbreak? We break down the pros and possible cons for you. We also provide a short news update of the week.

Coronacast Podcast Series E02 Abe Nelson & Alexis Richards

On this episode of Coronacast, we focus on the global south. NYU Wagner students Teguh Sassongko takes us through the crash of the tourism industry amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, with a special look at his home country of Indonesia. Next, fellow student Ana Maria Raymundo discusses the gaps in governance in the Philippines, and how civil society organizations are stepping up. Tune in for our first international episode as we also give you a quick recap of world news this week.

Coronacast Podcast Series E03 Teguh Sasongko  & Ana Maria

As protests continue throughout America, it’s starting to press its demands within political and policy circles to change the status quo.

This podcast episode features NYU Wagner students Alexandra Kirton and Tasia Hawkins, as they shed light on racial inequalities, how non-Black allies can engage in these conversations, and personal experiences on what it’s like to be Black in America.

The Wagner Review Podcast Series: Alexandra Kirton and Tasia Hawkins

On this episode of Coronacast,  Kyle Roland walks us through the trade off between contact tracing helping us contain this pandemic, and the risks of large-scale public health data collection. Next up, MPA-PNP student Lexi Kirton sheds light on the gaps in risk communication during these times and what public officials can do better. Our news segment at the top of the episode also looks at New York City’s Phase 1 reopening amidst Black Lives Matter protests.

Coronacast Podcast Series E04 - Kyle Roland and Alexandra Kirton

On this episode of Coronacast, Mikeala Sparks walks us through the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Native Americans. The Navajo Nation currently has the highest cases per capita in the US, and she explains how this crisis could be further exacerbated by an under-funded Indian Healthcare Service. Next, Chiamaka P. Ojiako traces the recent history of epidemics and pandemics, and the evolving role of the World Health Organization in crisis management. At the top of the episode, hosts Luisa and Rhea analyze this week’s COVID-19 milestones and the risks of reopening too soon.

Coronacast Podcast Series E05 - Mikeala Sparks and Chiamaka P. Ojiako

In March, the outbreak of the coronavirus led to an immediate and sudden shut down of the economy. So how did institutions and systems cope? On today’s episode of Coronacast, hosts Rhea and Luisa discuss ICE’s new immigration policy that forces international students out of the country if universities return online in the fall. Our first guest Jasmine Jeffers sheds light on public school systems, their response to the pandemic, and how going online accentuated existing educational inequities. Attorney Brian Farkas walks us through how the United States judicial system has responded to COVID-19, and the various legal implications of systems going online.

Coronacast Podcast Series E06 - Jasmine Jeffers and Brian Farkas, Esq

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States has seen record-breaking unemployment rates by US citizens. With many people out of work and unable to pay living expenses, food scarcity is on the rise as the economy reels. People living in particularly low socioeconomic neighborhoods, have felt the raft of being unable to pay for food and provide for their families. During this time, we’ve seen many Mutual aid projects form throughout New York City and New Jersey, where community residents are taking the initiative to care for those unable able to receive assistance from the government.

Stephanie Rosas comes on The Wagner Review Podcast Series to discuss the mutual aid projects she has been involved in, and what it’s been like giving back to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Wagner Review Podcast Series E01 - Stephanie Rosas

At the top of the episode, hosts Rhea and Luisa talk about the unlikeliness of developing herd immunity in the US, and the subsequent risks of reopening schools in the Fall.

On today's episode, The Wagner Review features two NYU undergraduate students. NYU Tandon senior Nelson James walks us through the technological tools that can make the online learning experience adaptive and personalized for students during the coronavirus pandemic.

Founder and director of Project Firefly, and NYU Langone pre-med student Luisa Portugal (yes, there’s two of them!), discuss her efforts to help children in orphanages cope during COVID-19.

Coronacast Podcast Series E07 - Luisa Portugal and Nelson James

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