
The Intelligence from The Economist
Leading nowhere: assessing Trump’s covid-19 response
May 27, 2020
Idris Kalun, U.S. policy correspondent for The Economist, and Lena Shipper, Seoul bureau chief, delve into the failures of leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic under President Trump. They discuss how systemic issues in America's health-care and preparedness systems worsened the crisis. The conversation also highlights the 40th anniversary of the Gwangju massacre, examining its legacy and evolving perceptions in South Korea's democracy. Lastly, they touch on America's new commercial space industry and its implications for future exploration.
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