Five years to the day after President Donald Trump declared a national emergency, what are the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic? Just asking questions.
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Chapters:
- 00:00 Introduction: What have we learned from COVID?
- 04:30 The early days: Panic, lockdowns, and initial reactions
- 10:15 Florida vs. California: The great COVID policy divide
- 16:45 The unseen costs: Lockdowns, economy, and mental health
- 23:30 The vaccine debate: Mandates, coercion, and public trust
- 30:20 The science debate: Experts, models, and misleading predictions
- 37:15 Masks, symbolism, and political messaging
- 44:00 Australia, New Zealand, and the global COVID response
- 50:45 Federalism & freedom: Why some states resisted COVID rules
- 57:30 What comes next? Preparing for the next health crisis
- 1:04:00 Final thoughts: The lessons we must remember
- Producer: John Osterhoudt
