Episode 157: WH Fumbles as Virus Spreads

Multiple representatives of the Coronavirus Taskforce went on the Sunday shows to reassure and calm the American public regarding US public health readiness. Many officials, however, could not answer basic data requests or describe imminent plans. Surgeon General Jerome Adams could not say how many Americans have been tested for the Coronavirus on State of the Union. And HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson refused to describe to George Stephanopoulos a mitigation plan that would be implemented the very next day.

As more and more states and cities learn of Coronavirus cases in their communities, local leaders will lean on the federal government for direction and guidance. If today’s shows are any indication, the White House and the Coronavirus Taskforce have a lot more work to do.

Chapters

  • Introduction

  • Highlight/Lowlight

  • The Coronavirus Response

  • Bernie Sanders Makes his Case

  • Why It Matters: Learning from Other Countries

  • Show Rankings

  • Closing

Shows discussed 

Resources we discuss

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