Pod Save America “Veepstakes!”
May 4, 2020
Austan Goolsbee, former chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisors and current professor at the University of Chicago, offers keen insights on navigating the economic fallout from recent crises. He discusses recovery strategies and contrasts quick rebounds with prolonged recoveries, emphasizing the necessity of public trust. The conversation also delves into the political landscape, examining Joe Biden's response to allegations and the vital role of choosing a vice presidential candidate in shaping future electoral dynamics.
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Blaming China
- The "blame China" narrative has evolved from a bioweapon theory to a lab leak theory.
- Scientists agree that the virus likely jumped from bats to humans, as other viruses have.
Trump's Culpability
- Trump's culpability remains even if China concealed information.
- Trump ignored warnings about the Wuhan lab's security issues and downplayed the virus's severity.
Trump's Scapegoat
- Trump blames China to scapegoat his own failures.
- He prioritizes his image over effective pandemic response.