Marshall Steinbaum, an expert on economics and public policy, and Sarah Jones, a political commentator focusing on societal issues, dive deep into the pandemic's aftermath. They discuss how COVID-19 has reshaped protests, exposed political failures, and highlighted the dangers of passive eugenics, especially concerning marginalized workers. The conversation critiques government responses and explores the shifting political landscape, voter suppression, and the future of the Republican Party amid changing voter sentiments. It's a sobering look at the intertwined fates of public health and politics.