When you start feeling the impact

I was meant to go to a concert on Thursday — until it was postponed that morning because of public health concerns.

It’s a small inconvenience in the scheme of things, but as big and small events are postponed or cancelled around the world, it’s fuelling concerns about a coronavirus-induced downward economic spiral.

Is the best medicine a well-timed stimulus package? That’s what Gigi Foster and Peter Martin are asking in the latest episode of The Economists.

It’s a good time to make sure the information you’re taking in is rock solid. This week I enjoyed reading Ariel Bogle’s reflections on why she wanted to believe in the health benefits of freezing water.

And if you'd like to close your eyes and imagine you’re at a large gathering of people, listen back to The Music Show’s outside broadcast from WOMADelaide.

My favourite part was hearing the ethereal energy of Finnish “vocal folk hop” group Tuuletar.

Until next time,
Rosie Ryan, Digital Editor

Enjoy getting Radio National in your inbox? Forward to a friend so they can too!