Brendan Borrell: ...about the rivalries & science behind the race for the COVID-19 vaccine

Join us as we get a behind-the-scenes look at the politics, greed, ego and science involved in the race for a COVID vaccine.  With us on this episode is award-winning journalist Brendan Borrell, who’s written for The New York Times, The Atlantic and Bloomberg Businessweek, among others.  He’s the author of a riveting new book called, "The First Shots:  The Epic Rivalries and Heroic Science Behind the Race to the Coronavirus Vaccine".    ****** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> Noom Mood: an app that pairs you with a coach who gives you the tools needed to shift to better manage your daily stress and anxiety in just ten minutes a day. Work at your own pace, wherever and whenever you want. Millions have experienced success dieting with Noom Weight, and the same brilliant minds behind it are now tackling mental wellbeing. Sign up for a free trial at http://www.noom.com/ntm. --> Ritual: experience the expertly-developed vitamin designed to fill the gaps in your diet designed only with the nutrients you need, in forms your body can actually use. Go to http://www.ritual.com/ntm to get 10% off your first three months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices