{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/e421d786-ec36-4148-aa99-7a3b2928a779/fb052c90-b69c-42c5-a5b4-70110d449940?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Babbage: Reservoir dogs","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62e286a934d4d9fe5e874247/62e286c1bd17c20012ef3f37.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>The coronavirus could be <a href=\"https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/hidey-holes-for-sars-cov-2-1/21806334?utm_campaign=a.io&amp;utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&amp;utm_source=babbage&amp;utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&amp;utm_term=sa.listeners\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">lurking in many species of animals</a>, according to a new report. We analyse the implications for human health. Also, <a href=\"https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/can-an-upset-gut-microbiome-cause-autism/21806337?utm_campaign=a.io&amp;utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&amp;utm_source=babbage&amp;utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&amp;utm_term=sa.listeners\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">what is the relationship between an unbalanced gut microbiome and autism?</a> And, <a href=\"https://www.economist.com/obituary/2021/11/13/aaron-beck-turned-the-world-of-psychiatry-upside-down?utm_campaign=a.io&amp;utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&amp;utm_source=babbage&amp;utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&amp;utm_term=sa.listeners\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">the father of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy died this month</a>. Aaron Beck’s daughter, the psychiatrist Judith Beck, tells us how her father turned the world of psychiatry upside down. Kenneth Cukier hosts.</p><p><br></p><p>We would love to hear from you—please take a moment to complete our listener survey at <a href=\"http://economist.com/babbagesurvey\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">economist.com/babbagesurvey</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>For full access to The Economist’s print, digital and audio editions subscribe at <a href=\"http://www.economist.com/podcastoffer?utm_campaign=babbage&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=third-party-host&amp;utm_content=show-notes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">economist.com/podcastoffer</a> and sign up for our weekly science newsletter at <a href=\"http://www.economist.com/simplyscience?utm_campaign=babbage&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=third-party-host&amp;utm_content=show-notes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">economist.com/simplyscience</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Additional audio used with permission from the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy.</p>","author_name":"The Economist"}