The Covid Inquiry Podcast 14. "Too Lenient And Too Late?"
Dec 2, 2023
This podcast episode examines the politics of the COVID-19 pandemic through the testimony of senior cabinet ministers at the COVID inquiry. Topics include dysfunction within the Cabinet, the decision to act amidst exponential growth, the impact on care homes, criticisms of decision-making, and upcoming testimonies from Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Role of Advisers and Dysfunction Within the Cabinet
01:38 • 13min
The Decision to Act Amidst Exponential Growth
14:35 • 2min
Stepping Up in Crisis and the Neglected Care Homes
16:20 • 2min
Examining the Promise and Criticisms
18:06 • 8min
Criticism of Decision-Making and Upcoming Testimonies
25:52 • 2min