The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1001 - The Moving Lockdown Goalposts
Apr 30, 2020
The podcast dives into the complexities of COVID-19 lockdowns and their economic impacts. It discusses the hidden costs of these measures, contrasting different national responses like Sweden's. The conversation shifts to the ambitious Operation Warp Speed and its financial implications. There's a critique of the media's portrayal of political decisions during the pandemic. The hosts also explore accountability in government actions and highlight the tension between public health policies and personal freedoms.
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Policy Trade-offs
- Public policy decisions always involve trade-offs and competing values.
- Ignoring these trade-offs leads to flawed and unrealistic policies.
Speed Limit Example
- Ben Shapiro uses speed limits as an example of public policy trade-offs.
- Lowering speed limits would save lives but cripple the economy.
Second Wave Inevitable
- A second wave of coronavirus is inevitable, according to Dr. Fauci.
- How we handle it will determine our fate.