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Mar 2020
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The Virus: Splendid isolation with Jon R...

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The World Health Organisation has recognised that the coronavirus crisis is generating stress and has advised people to avoid watching, reading or listening to news that causes feelings of anxiety. But for author Jon Ronson, living with anxiety at the time of a pandemic holds some advantages too. 


Guest: Jon Ronson

Host: Manveen Rana

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