This week on The Exchange, how the medical victories of the past can help us move forward in dealing with the coronavirus. Today, we hear some little-known stories of medical and scientific innovations that doubled the human lifespan in the 20th century. We talk with the force behind the new PBS Series
Extra Life: The Science of Living Longer, Steven Johnson. The series begins this week.
Also, science is getting closer to giving people expanded, and some say, superhuman abilities. We talk with researcher David Broyles about the future of superhuman powers.
We also have a conversation with Iowa Auditor Robb Sand about state finances and accountability, and his possible political future.