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This Day in Esoteric Political History

99% Invisible

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Pandemics and Political Vulnerabilities

This chapter explores the systemic vulnerabilities of the American political landscape as exposed by the events of 2016 and compounded by the pandemic. It delves into the historical context of Woodrow Wilson's bout with the 1918 flu during crucial peace talks, emphasizing the cyclical impact of pandemics on society and political responses during crises.

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