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From Wondery, I'm Stephen Johnson, and this is Fighting Coronavirus.

For many countries around the world, especially the United States, this summer has been a genuinely

dismal one.

But one semi-bright spot in this coronavirus saga is that there is a collective effort among

the world's top scientists to bring a vaccine into existence.

Currently there are 30 vaccines in clinical trials on humans, and a few have reached the

critical milestone of Phase 3 trials.

The coronavirus has put our lives on pause, but it's also sped up the science behind

vaccines.

So how long will it take to get a vaccine that can be released to the general public?

What's the best case, worst case timeline?

And what the hell is up with Russia?

To answer those questions, we're talking to Carl Zimmer, who's been following the

vaccine race for the New York Times.

He's also the author of many terrific books about science.

Most recently, she has her mother's laugh, the power, perversions, and potential of heredity.

Since his death in 2009, the world has struggled with how Michael Jackson should be remembered,

as the King of Pop or as a monster.

I'm Leon Nefak.

My new podcast, Think Twice, Michael Jackson, offers a new perspective on the art and

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