Pod Save America “More Warren, less Kushner.”
Apr 6, 2020
Elizabeth Warren, the Senior Senator from Massachusetts, joins to discuss her plans for addressing public health and economic inequality. She critiques the Trump administration's chaotic pandemic response, emphasizing the need for a coordinated federal strategy. Warren also highlights the importance of expanding voting access and unifying the Democratic party ahead of the election. Through insightful commentary, she stresses the critical role of consumer protection during this crisis and advocates for immediate economic relief strategies.
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State Competition for Supplies
- Governor Cuomo describes the inefficient competition between states for medical supplies.
- States are bidding against each other and FEMA, driving up ventilator prices.
Form State Consortiums
- Form state consortiums to combine purchasing power and avoid competition.
- Establish clear rules and checks and balances within these consortiums.
Kushner's Stockpile Claim
- Jared Kushner's claim that the national stockpile isn't for states contradicts official descriptions.
- This highlights incompetence and a disregard for established protocols.