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Public Health Vs. Politics; Lessons From An Anti-Mask Protest

Public Health Vs. Politics; Lessons From An Anti-Mask Protest

FromConsider This from NPR


Public Health Vs. Politics; Lessons From An Anti-Mask Protest

FromConsider This from NPR

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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
May 13, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The U.S. has more coronavirus deaths than any country in the world. Dr. Anthony Fauci says the number of American fatalities is likely an under count.Nearly 40% of households making less than $40,000 a year lost a job in March. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Wednesday that additional government spending may be necessary to avoid long-lasting economic fallout.A small but vocal minority of people are pushing back against public health measures that experts say are life-saving. It's not the first time Americans have resisted government measures during a pandemic. Listen to Embedded's episode on the backlash on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and NPR One. President Trump has prioritized getting sports running again after the coronavirus lockdown. But NPR's Scott Detrow reports the idea is facing logistical and safety challenges.Find and support your local public radio stationSign up for 'The New Normal' newsletterThis episode was recorded and published as part of this podcast's former 'Coronavirus Daily' format.
Released:
May 13, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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