More than half of the countries in the EU have paused AstraZeneca
vaccinations amid panic that the shot could cause blood clots — despite
lack of evidence. POLITICO Europe’s Sarah Wheaton breaks down the three
reasons why Europe freaked out. Plus, the White House defends a
controversial measure in the Democratic Covid package. And the IRS
pushes back Tax Day.
Sarah Wheaton is POLITICO Europe's chief policy correspondent.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
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