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The Political Economy Of Covid (DP x S24) (09/12/24)
Sep 13, 2024
Beatrice, a political economy analyst of the pandemic, joins Artie, a labor struggle advocate, and Jules, a disability justice proponent. They dive into how COVID-19 has reshaped economic and social landscapes. The trio discusses the stark disconnect between touted pandemic successes and the harsh realities of ongoing fatalities and long COVID. They also tackle the interplay between public health, disability justice, and economic inequities while critiquing the normalization of individual responsibility amidst systemic failures. A riveting exploration of collective action in challenging times!
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- The dismantling of COVID-related social protections by the Biden administration illustrates a troubling shift towards individual responsibility at the expense of public health.
- The ongoing urgency of long COVID highlights the need for solidarity and systemic change to address barriers faced by marginalized communities in accessing care.
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The Dismantling of COVID Response
Over the past few years, the Biden administration has overseen a significant dismantling of the US COVID response, aiming to normalize the virus's presence in daily life. This has involved the removal of crucial social supports and protections established during the pandemic, presenting the end of the public health emergency as an apolitical issue. The discussion emphasizes that while the formal emergency phase has ended, COVID continues to shape many aspects of society, including the ongoing risk of infection, which is often downplayed. Data reveals high COVID-related mortality rates, highlighting the disconnect between governmental narratives and the reality faced by the public.
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