Episode 24: Is the WHO Enough?

In the 24th episode of Battle Rhythm, Stef and Steve discuss the tragic Canadian Air Force CH-148 Cyclone helicopter crash, recommendations from the CDSN COVID Response Conference, what international travel may look like in the future, the attempted coup debacle in Venezuela as well as thoughts on the World Health Organization’s challenges and opportunities. Our Feature Interview this week is with Kelley Lee [33:45], Professor Lee teaches Globalization and Health with a particular focus on improving understanding of the impacts of global change on public health, and the need for collective action to tackle the risks and benefits arising from them, including World Health Organization reform. This week’s RnR segment [01:03:45], where we will provide some levity in these trying times with entertainment reviews and suggestions. This week’s R&R picks are 1. Five Came Back 2. Upload 3. Chad Millman, The Detonators. Mentioned: CDSN COVID Response Recommendations and Future Directions / COVID - Recommandations de réponse du CDSN et orientations futures; Alex Ward’s The “ridiculous” failed coup attempt in Venezuela, explained; Marie-Eve Desrosiers, Philippe Lagassé’s Analyzing the political pressures of COVID-19 will help us understand what a post-pandemic world might look like.