Athena40 - Bouncing Back

During the CoVid19 crisis, the ability to gather democratically and develop politically seems to be quite hampered says Lisbeth Pilegaard, Executive Director of the Danish Institute for Parties and Democracy.

Myriam Sfeir, Director of the Arab Institute for Women (AiW) in Beirut talks about women's issues in Lebanon, the social, political and economic situation during times of crisis.

Oxford University Professor Kalypso Nicolaidis on the next day for the European Union and the CoVid19 effect on its future.

Helen Alderson, Head of the International Red Cross UK & Ireland, talks about the humanitarian crisis and the new challenges in impoverished and war torn societies.

Leading British economist and author Vicky Pryce speaks to us about the economic impact of CoVid19 on women.

Disabled people face challenges in the workplace and Caroline Casey is trying to change that with her Valuable 500 initiative.

We discuss with Leonor Stjepic CEO of the Montessori Group about homeschooling but also the future of education and how CoVid-19 will affect the educational sector.

We discuss with Sarah Waddington Managing Director of Astute.Work about the changes in the PR industry due to CoVid-19 and also how the PR approach may change (or not) the aftermath of the crisis.

Author and entrepreneur Annabel Karmel MBE talks about supporting NHS staff during the pandemic.

Zain Verjee is an entrepreneur, a former CNN anchor and one of the world's most respected journalists.

We discuss with Zain how is life in Los Angeles during the Coronavirus crisis.