Economist Podcasts Painting the red towns: covid-19 in America
Jun 18, 2020
John Parker, an international correspondent for The Economist, sheds light on how COVID-19 infection rates are diverging across the political landscape in the U.S., raising questions for Trump's upcoming rally. Jack LaHarte discusses the historic coalition government formation in Ireland, a strategic move to prevent Sinn Féin's rise. They also touch on the implications of these political shifts amidst the pandemic. Additionally, Tani, a remarkable nine-year-old chess prodigy, captures hearts with his inspiring journey from Nigeria to the chess spotlight.
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Geographic Shift of COVID-19
- COVID-19 infections in the U.S. are shifting geographically.
- Initially concentrated in Democratic states, cases are now rising in Republican-held areas.
Politicization of the Pandemic
- President Trump has politicized the pandemic, initially framing it as a "Democratic disease."
- He encouraged anti-lockdown protests and presented it as affecting Democrats more.
Administration's Stance
- Despite rising cases in some areas, the administration maintains its stance on opening up.
- Vice President Pence downplayed a second wave, while cases increase in Republican states.