The Economist Podcasts

Babbage: Reservoir dogs

The Economist Podcasts

The coronavirus could be lurking in many species of animals, according to a new report. We analyse the implications for human health. Also, what is the relationship between an unbalanced gut microbiome and autism? And, the father of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy died this month. Aaron Beck’s daughter, the psychiatrist Judith Beck, tells us how her father turned the world of psychiatry upside down. Kenneth Cukier hosts.


We would love to hear from you—please take a moment to complete our listener survey at economist.com/babbagesurvey.  


For full access to The Economist’s print, digital and audio editions subscribe at economist.com/podcastoffer and sign up for our weekly science newsletter at economist.com/simplyscience.


Additional audio used with permission from the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

 

See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Next Episodes



The Economist Podcasts

Editor’s Picks: November 22nd 2021 @ The Economist Podcasts

📆 2021-11-22 01:01 / 00:24:12


The Economist Podcasts

Checks and Balance: America on trial @ The Economist Podcasts

📆 2021-11-19 20:59 / 00:40:30