We discuss the backstory on hobbies, where they came from, and what people are spending their free time doing today, with a historian. Then a public health expert joins us to explain the importance of knowing the difference between how cases of COVID-19 and the flu are reported.
Featured in this Show
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The History Of Hobbies
Hobbies have historically been a luxury, for people with extra time not spent on trying to scrape by or get the next meal on the table. We talk with a historian about how hobbies went from extraordinary to ordinary, and we hear about what hobbies you might be working on at this time.
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COVID-19 And The Flu: How To Compare Cases Of These Illnesses
Both influenza and COVID-19 are dangerous and potentially deadly illnesses. But the way these diseases are recorded is very different, with public health officials counting every case of COVID-19, and the flu recorded as an estimate. As the number of COVID-19 cases grows in the United States, we talk to a public health expert about how the numbers are gathered and what we can learn.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Amanda Foreman Guest
- Dr. Jonathan Temte Guest
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