Analyzing the Lack of Studies on COVID-19 Measures and Expressing Hope for the Future

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Discussion on the absence of studies on various COVID-19 measures like community masking, school reopening, and social distancing in the United States, leading to a crisis of evidence and confidence. Speakers emphasize the need to avoid the consequences of this failure and navigate through the challenges of the pandemic.

Yascha Mounk and Vinay Prasad assess the strengths and weaknesses of America’s public health response.

Vinay Prasad MD, MPH is a hematologist-oncologist and Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of California San Francisco.

In this week’s episode, Yascha Mounk and Vinay Prasad discuss the impact and efficacy of mask mandates and lockdowns; how the stifling of dissenting views among doctors and scientists harmed decision-making; and how we can improve our readiness for the next pandemic.

This transcript has been condensed and lightly edited for clarity .

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