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Take This Seriously (with Andy Slavitt)

Take This Seriously (with Andy Slavitt)

FromPod Save the People


Take This Seriously (with Andy Slavitt)

FromPod Save the People

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Length:
55 minutes
Released:
Mar 17, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week DeRay, Brittany, Clint, and Sam discuss the spread of coronavirus and America's responses regarding law enforcement, prison populations, border enforcement, and the elevated risked to the African-American population. Then, DeRay sits down to discuss COVID-19 with Andy Slavitt, former Acting Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under President Obama.
Story Links
KENS5 - BCSO limiting deputy contact with public in efforts to stall coronavirus spread
The Undefeated - Public health expert says African Americans are at greater risk of death from coronavirus
The Guardian - Calls mount to free low-risk US inmates to curb coronavirus impact on prisons
Reuters - Mexico frets about U.S. coronavirus spread, could tighten border
Released:
Mar 17, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Organizer and activist DeRay Mckesson explores news, culture, social justice, and politics with analysis from Sam Sinyangwe, Kaya Henderson, and De’Ara Balenger. Then he sits down for deep conversations with experts, influencers, and diverse local and national leaders. New episodes every Tuesday.