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Mar 2020
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Introducing Stories of our times; Splend...

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Introducing our new free daily news podcast, Stories of our times. It takes you to the heart of the stories that matter, with exclusive access and reporting.


Published for the start of your day, it is hosted by Manveen Rana and David Aaronovitch.


In this episode, 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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