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Big shot: does a cancer vaccine work?

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Personalised vaccines could offer a breakthrough in the fight against cancer. Our correspondent analyses the latest trial. Canada’s oil market is flourishing, despite the trade war. And, why we will always love Dolly Parton.


Guests and host:

  • Natasha Loder, health editor
  • Sarah Lawrynuik, deputy editor of “The Intelligence”
  • Jon Fasman, senior culture correspondent
  • Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”


Topics covered: 

  • Cancer, immunotherapy, vaccines, mRNA
  • Oil, Canada, trade war, tariffs
  • Dolly Parton, country music


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