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410. What Does Covid-19 Mean for Cities (and Marriages)?

26 March 2020 - 40 mins
Podcast Series Freakonomics Radio

There are a lot of upsides to urban density — but viral contagion is not one of them. Also: a nationwide lockdown will show if familiarity really breeds contempt. And: how to help your neighbor.

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