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A red wave of Republicans — and covid cases
FromPost Reports
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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Nov 17, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
How Republicans are using election wins to justify their approach to the pandemic. The CDC’s latest on why you should wear a mask. And, the coronavirus response in Africa. Read more:GOP leaders flouted warnings from public health officials early on. National political reporter Griff Witte explains how Republicans are now pointing to election wins to justify their approach to the pandemic. Coronavirus cases are reaching record highs in the United States. “Every two seconds we get another case. Every minute we get another death,” says health reporter Lena Sun. Sun explains the latest science from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on masks, and why they work. African countries have been largely successful in their response to the pandemic. Global Opinions editor Karen Attiah shares why that shouldn’t be surprising. Subscribe to The Washington Post: postreports.com/offer
Released:
Nov 17, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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