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The Realignment
418 | Bethany McLean: How COVID Exposed a Hollowed-Out and Sickly America
Oct 20, 2023
Bethany McLean, co-author of The Big Fail and co-host of the Capitalisn't podcast, discusses the impact of COVID on America, including snarled supply chains, school closures, poorly evaluated mask mandates, and how capitalism has jumped the rails in the 21st century.
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- The COVID-19 pandemic revealed a deeply rooted sickness in America, exposing the country's inability to effectively handle challenges in healthcare, education, and social inequality.
- Examining the underlying causes of events and crises, like Enron and the global financial crisis, is crucial for understanding the pandemic and addressing its long-term consequences.
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The book explores the pre-existing conditions in American society revealed by COVID
The book delves into the deep-seated issues and challenges faced by American society that were exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. It argues that the pandemic highlighted a fundamental sickness at the core of America, revealing an inability to effectively handle challenges in various areas, including healthcare, education, and social inequality.
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