Economist Podcasts Getting their vax up: America’s vaccine mandates
Sep 13, 2021
Kenneth Werner, a writer on American affairs, and Callum Williams, a senior economics writer, dive into America's vaccine mandates and their political pushback. They evaluate the efficacy of President Biden's mandates amidst rising COVID-19 cases and the legal challenges they face. The conversation shifts to post-pandemic urban transformations, exploring the stark silence in once-vibrant cities. Finally, they discuss an archaeological find in Finland that reshapes our understanding of ancient gender roles, revealing complexities in historical identities.
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Republican Opposition to Vaccine Mandates
- America's Republican governors oppose President Biden's vaccine mandates.
- They argue that the mandates are unconstitutional and overstep federal authority.
Scope of Vaccine Mandates
- President Biden's vaccine mandates cover two-thirds of the American workforce, including federal employees, contractors, and healthcare workers.
- Businesses with 100+ employees must mandate vaccines or weekly testing.
OSHA's Emergency Powers
- OSHA can issue emergency temporary standards bypassing normal processes to implement swift mandates.
- Four similar OSHA standards faced court challenges and were invalidated.
