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An Inside Look at America’s Pandemic Response — with Andy Slavitt

Jun 24, 2021
Andy Slavitt, former senior advisor for President Biden's COVID-19 response and author of 'Preventable,' discusses the U.S. pandemic management and the critical failures that led to a high loss of life. He critiques the varying leadership approaches across the globe and emphasizes the importance of accountability. Justin Bachman, Bloomberg reporter, provides insights into the booming private space industry, addressing the competition between major players and the future of space tourism. Together, they explore lessons from the pandemic and the evolving landscape of public health.
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INSIGHT

Contrasting Approaches

  • Trump's pandemic response was marked by denial and attempts to deflect blame.
  • Biden, conversely, focused on accountability and relying on experts.
ADVICE

Reclaim Your Life

  • Vaccinated individuals should reclaim their lives.
  • Unvaccinated individuals should consider vaccination due to more aggressive variants.
INSIGHT

Variant Contagion

  • COVID variants are more contagious, not more lethal.
  • They infect faster, requiring less exposure time.
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