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Back to EpisodesA shot to save the world with Greg Zuckerman
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Greg Zuckerman joins TWiV to discuss his book that explores the race to produce COVID-19 vaccines, with insights into the companies, scientists, and executives involved and the rivalries, ambitions, ego, and a desire to save the world.
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Rich Condit, and Kathy Spindler
Guest: Greg Zuckerman
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Links for this episode
- A Shot to Save the World (Hardcover, Kindle)
- Letters read on TWiV 827
- Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks!
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