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Mentioned in 21 episodes
The Premonition
A Pandemic Story
Book • 2021
The Premonition by Michael Lewis is a gripping account of the individuals who foresaw the impending COVID-19 pandemic and the failures in the American public health system.
The book focuses on characters such as Charity Dean, a public health officer, and the 'Gang of Seven,' a group of doctors and scientists who created their own pandemic plan.
It highlights their tireless work, the use of computer models to predict viral spread, and the challenges they faced amidst political pressure, financial constraints, and public criticism.
The narrative underscores the courage and dedication of these unsung heroes and the need for more proactive approaches to public health preparedness.
The book focuses on characters such as Charity Dean, a public health officer, and the 'Gang of Seven,' a group of doctors and scientists who created their own pandemic plan.
It highlights their tireless work, the use of computer models to predict viral spread, and the challenges they faced amidst political pressure, financial constraints, and public criticism.
The narrative underscores the courage and dedication of these unsung heroes and the need for more proactive approaches to public health preparedness.
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Mentioned in 21 episodes
Mentioned by 
Barry Ritholtz as a book by 
Michael Lewis , discussed in relation to the US government's response to the pandemic.
Barry Ritholtz as a book by Michael Lewis , discussed in relation to the US government's response to the pandemic.
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Bonus: An Evening with Michael Lewis, From "Liar’s Poker" to Today
Mentioned by Michael Lewis while discussing his work on the brain-eating amoeba and the Cure ID app.
Michael Lewis while discussing his work on the brain-eating amoeba and the Cure ID app.
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224: Michael Lewis on Amazing Government Workers
Recommended by Catherine Girardeau as 
Michael Lewis 's new book about experts who predicted the pandemic.
Michael Lewis 's new book about experts who predicted the pandemic.
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Live Interview 5/19/21: Michael Lewis and Geraldine Brooks
Mentioned by Barry Ritholtz in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic response, referencing Michael Lewis's book "Premonition."
Barry Ritholtz in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic response, referencing Michael Lewis's book "Premonition." Michael Mauboussin on How to Read Stock Prices (Podcast)
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Steve Levitt in the context of discussing Charity Dean 's work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Steve Levitt in the context of discussing Charity Dean 's work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
89. A Cross Between Sherlock Holmes and Indiana Jones
