For the first time in a long time, it feels like all people on Earth have something in common. An exploration of what unites us in a time of social distancing, we visit and re-visit people in Hongkong and India, Greece and Gaza, among other places.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 22 hours 34 minutes
episode 17: United States: Voting during the Pandemic
Moving to a new state, participating in her first election, and managing new internships is challenging enough for most 18-year-olds to manage, but McKenzie is navigating through these rites of passage in the COVID-19 pandemic.
episode 16: Bengaluru: Opening Up
The pandemic has made Alan appreciate the smaller things in life. He says mindfulness (of self and the environment) is the primary lesson for humanity. With online Masses and restrictions on gatherings, he's gearing up for a socially-distanced Christmas.
episode 15: Gaza City: Everyone will be infected
Fidaa also highlights the crumbled healthcare system in Gaza, that actually frightens her more than being Covid-19 positive.
episode 14: Athens: Waiting for Christmas
Even as he's optimistic about the second lockdown in Greece through November, Alkis shares his trepidation about the uncertainty looming around Christmas season. For now though, he's busy revamping his menu.
episode 13: Ho Chi Minh City: Flying Through the Pandemic Summer
Aviation Captain Quang Dat Nguyen from Ho Chi Minh City shares in this episode the changes that the pandemic has brought to not only his career, but also his lifestyle and habits.
episode 12: Cape Town: Corona Aesthetics and Theater
Mike shares how theater is shaped by the pandemic, how the South African scene is working on becoming less dependent on governmental subsidies and and how he envisions the twists international traveling might face in the long term future.
episode 11: Hong Kong: Pause and Rediscover the Passion
Wenni was infected with Covid-19 and lost her business as an insurance agent, but she rediscovered her passion as a social worker who helps people with mental illness.
episode 10: Istanbul: I just want this to be over
Didem Tali returns with updates and talks about finishing up her book during the lockdown and finding a literary agent. She's not writing a pandemic book, she assures.
episode 9: Bonus: Making a Pandemic Podcast
The hosts of Record of Change reflect on the challenges of making a podcast in a pandemic - with multiple interview subjects across the world - while confined within their living rooms.
episode 8: United States: Graduating into a Pandemic
A Gen Zer navigates the realities of graduating from high school during COVID-19. Despite the challenges and disappointments faced, McKenzie finds the courage to make big decisions and push for change amongst all of the uncertainty that surrounds her.