Episode 79: Gender and COVID-19, and US environmental politics

This week Lara Hollmann and Mariana Vieira bring you two fascinating interviews with recent contributors to Chatham House's publications, International Affairs and The World Today.  First, Lara speaks to Dr Sophie Harman from Queen Mary University of London about her research into the gender dynamics of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sophie argues that for too many policymakers, gendered roles are complacently seen as a solution to the social effects of the pandemic, with women expected to shoulder the additional burdens of domestic work and childcare during national lockdowns.  Then Mariana is joined by Dr Daniel Strieff to discuss the trajectory of the climate politics in the United States. They cover the early signs from the Biden administration as well as the domestic forces influencing foreign policy in this area.  Read the International Affairs article: Threat not solution: gender and global health security and COVID-19  Read The World Today article: America must heal itself first Credits: Speakers: Sophie Harman, Daniel Strieff Hosts: Lara Hollmann, Mariana Vieira Editor: Jamie Reed Recorded and produced by Chatham House