Pod Save America “Drunk on Coup-laid.”
Dec 14, 2020
The podcast dives into the monumental rollout of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine amidst a polarized political landscape. It highlights the triumphs of Operation Warp Speed but critiques the Trump administration's handling of vaccine distribution. Listeners hear about the Electoral College's formalization of Biden's victory and the unsettling realities of political extremism post-coup. The unsettling implications for democracy and public health are examined, underscoring a need for renewed trust and strategic leadership.
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Cheering Science
- Jon Favreau played a clip of people cheering the vaccine shipment.
- He noted this is rare good news in 2020.
Bittersweet Achievement
- Jon Lovett praised the scientific achievement of the vaccine.
- He criticized Trump's failures in leadership during the pandemic.
Vaccine Miracle
- Tommy Vietor highlighted the vaccine's rapid development.
- He emphasized its effectiveness and credited German immigrants.
