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US correspondent Simon Hampton on the NY Times tribute
The New York Times recent frontpage marking almost 100,000 deaths from Covid-19 is a stark and confronting reminder of the terrible toll this pandemic has taken in the US. Audio
'Cold War II is happening now' - historian Niall Ferguson
Renowned historian, academic and author Niall Ferguson says the increasing toxicity in the relationship between the US and China shows we are now living in 'Cold War II'. Audio
Niall Ferguson: 'Cold War II is happening now'
Renowned historian and author Niall Ferguson says the increasing toxicity between the US and China is a sure sign that we are living in Cold War II. And he thinks it's likely that things will continue… Audio
USA correspondent Susan Davis
Susan Davis talks to Kathryn about what President Trump has described as this generation's Manhattan Project, the search for a Covid-19 vaccine. Susan Davis is a congressional correspondent for NPR… Audio
Infection a nagging problem for aircraft carrier docked in Guam
The US aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt, which has been stuck in Guam for the past month, is struggling to get free of Covid-19.
Fauci warns the US the worst is yet to come
U.S Infectious diseases expert Dr Anthony Fauci, warns of more COVID-19 spread if states ease their restrictions too early. Correspondent Simon Hampton speaks to the Panel from New York. Audio
USA correspondent Susan Davis
Susan Davis talks to Kathryn about President Trump's ongoing coronavirus response and what else Congress is looking to do to address the pandemic. Audio
US correspondent Ron Elving
Ron talks to Kathryn about the widespread derision of Donald Trump's 'disinfectant injection' comment late last week, as Covid-19cases in the US to top the million mark, with 55-thousand deaths. Audio
High Covid-19 rates for Pacific islanders in the US
Pacific islanders living in the United States have an infection rate two to three times the average in at least four American states, according to US data.
US President stops WHO funding
US correspondent Simon Hampton joins the panel to talk about US President Donald Trump halting funding to WHO and his increasingly erratic media briefings at the White House. Audio
Bernie Sanders pulls out of the presidential campaign
Brendon O'Connor Associate Professor in American Politics, United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney on the reasons why Bernie Sanders has pulled out of the presidential race - leaving… Audio
New York has its deadliest virus day
New Zealand correspondent in New York, Simon Hampton, talks to the Panel about the deadliest day for New York as the US epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic. Audio
USA correspondent Susan Davis
US correspondent Susan Davis talks to Kathryn about America's ongoing spread of and response to the coronavirus, as President Trump's approval is slightly on the rise. Audio
US Navy commander fired over coronavirus comments
The commander of a United States ship has been fired after saying the US Navy was not doing enough to halt a coronavirus outbreak on board the aircraft carrier.
Kiwi reporter in New York is worried for the city
Simon Hampton, freelance kiwi journalist living in New York says he's worried for the city and the country. Audio
USA correspondent - Covid 19 takes hold
Ron Elving talks to Kathryn about President Trump's response to the Covid-19 virus ravaging New York and its devastating swathe through other states. Ron also observes that Donald Trump's crisis… Audio
Simon Hampton on the US Covid response
The US Surgeon-General Jerome Adams has warned. "I want America to understand this week, it's going to get bad." We speak to US correspondent Simon Hampton who is hunkered down in New York. Audio
Criticism of US President's handling of coronavirus
US correspondent Ron Elving talks to Kathryn about the massive US economic recovery package has been approved by lawmakers, amid mounting disquiet over whether President Trump will back away from… Audio
What's it like being in New York during a pandemic
Some kiwis are remaining overseas, others are trying to get home/ Audio
US Democratics debate dominated by coronavirus, healthcare
US correspondent Simon Hampton talks to the Panel about the impact the coronavirus is having on the Democratic presidential nominee debate between Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden. Audio
