Coronavirus Lockdown – are we heading for a great depression?
with James Meadway
26th March 2020Covid-19 is the most serious crisis human civilisation has faced since the Second World War. It’s a global emergency that will change every aspect of our society. Life will go on but not as we know it. In the first of a new series of podcasts, Coronavirus Lockdown, Zoe Williams and Luke Cooper talk to economist James Meadway about the extraordinary economic impact of a virus that is closing down the global economy. How must the government respond? What will the capitalism that emerges from all this look like? And has the time come for an entirely new economic order?
For more information on the issues covered in today’s show check out these articles:
Coronavirus is the greatest challenge capitalism has ever faced: will a new system result?
Only Scrutiny Will Keep This Government on the Right Path
More Podcast episodes

Episode 72: Migrant rights under Covid – the quiet battle for human dignity
with Zoe Gardner and Alena Ivanova Read more »

Episode 71: One good thing could come out of Brexit – a bonfire of national illusions
with David Edgerton Read more »

Episode 70: 2021 – year of climate resistance?
with Sian Berry Read more »

Episode 69: The UK at the cliff edge. Are we heading for a no deal catastrophe?
with Katy Hayward Read more »

Episode 68: Is the game finally up for Donald Trump?
with Nick Dearden Read more »