How coronavirus feeds Australian racism

The panic generated by coronavirus has reignited an older, deeper panic about Chinese migrants. Ruby Schwartz on how a medical emergency has unearthed Australia’s fear of the other – and how this fear cycles through different targets. Guest: 7am producer Ruby Schwartz. Background reading: COVID-19: Racism, economics and the aftermath in The Saturday Paper Christmas Island and the rise of mandatory detention in The Saturday Paper The Monthly For more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au . See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.