If Books Could Kill "In Covid's Wake" Part 1: Lying About Lockdowns
186 snips
Jun 17, 2025 Two political scientists dissect the responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, questioning whether even less could have been done. They critique the effectiveness of lockdowns and mask mandates, exposing the flaws in public health narratives. A special focus is given to Sweden's controversial strategy, revealing surprising mortality rates. The discussion also examines the differing impacts of the virus across age groups and the economic tensions that influenced U.S. policy decisions, highlighting the complexities of navigating pandemic politics.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Personal Injury Anecdote
- Peter Shamshery shares a personal experience of turf toe to illustrate age-related body sensitivities.
- He humorously notes the difficulty in adjusting to bodily pains after years of similar habits.
COVID's Death Toll Reality
- The book "In COVID's Wake" argues COVID measures were excessive and points to political dynamics.
- Hosts criticize this, citing US high COVID death rates as evidence lockdowns were necessary.
Limits of Political Bipartisanship
- Political scientists in the book claim a failure to fairly listen to opposing viewpoints hampered critical thinking.
- Hosts highlight this ignores reality of misinformation and conspiracy tied to many right-wing COVID narratives.
