The US ‘rendered itself incapable’ of handling a disease epidemic

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The US ‘rendered itself incapable’ of handling a disease epidemic

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Published on Feb 6, 2020, 12:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:56:01

Episode Description

China has locked down an entire city to control the coronavirus, while President Trump has eliminated federal programs to cope with disease epidemics. Meantime, the Iowa caucus disaster means continued disunity for the Democratic party.

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