Using air travel data to predict COVID risk, planning for a heat wave, how to persuade Americans to get a vaccine, and more.

We discuss a new RAND tool that uses air travel data to track the spread of the coronavirus; preparing for a heat wave during the pandemic; what might convince Americans to get a COVID-19 vaccine; whether the U.S. should consider strengthening its relationship with Taiwan; why caregivers need more support from employers; and providing aid for struggling college students. For more information on this week’s episode, visit rand.org/podcast.