Economist Podcasts In need of Comfort: New York's covid-19 crisis
Mar 31, 2020
Rosemary Ward, New York correspondent for The Economist, shares gripping insights into the city's COVID-19 crisis, highlighting the chaotic governmental responses and overwhelmed healthcare system. Nick Pelham, the Middle East correspondent, discusses the consequences of the pandemic on authoritarian regimes and their tightening grip on civil liberties. The conversation also uncovers the surprising rise of African art during turbulent times, revealing a significant cultural shift amidst a global health crisis.
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USNS Comfort Arrives
- The USNS Comfort, a Navy hospital ship, arrived in New York City.
- It brought 1,000 beds and 12 operating rooms, but won't treat COVID-19 patients directly.
New York as a Warning
- New York is a "canary in the coal mine" for the nation's COVID-19 crisis.
- The rest of the country should watch New York's experience closely.
Political Divisions
- Governor Cuomo and President Trump clashed initially over the pandemic response.
- The President's tone shifted after witnessing the crisis in his native Queens.