13 min listen
Matt Hancock’s messages: how scientifically literate should our politicians be?
FromScience Weekly
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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Mar 7, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Ian Sample speaks to mathematical biologist Kit Yates about what Matt Hancock’s leaked WhatsApp messages reveal about scientific understanding at the heart of government during the pandemic, and what should be done to prepare for the future. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod
Released:
Mar 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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