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Live and direct—has covid-19 changed live events irreversibly?

Our monthly, future-gazing podcast series examines speculative scenarios and provocative prophecies

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HOW HAVE live events, including sports, music and conferences, changed in response to the pandemic—and which changes will endure, both for in-person and remote attendees? And what do empty stadiums reveal about referees’ bias? Tom Standage hosts. Runtime 23 min

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