Governance in Crisis
Samantha discusses the challenges posed by a dysfunctional federal response to the pandemic, emphasizing the innovative workarounds that states are implementing. She highlights the heartbreaking limits of state actions when political polarization obstructs necessary federal support. When asked about immediate actions to take, she stresses the importance of science-based governance in addressing both domestic and international crises.In this clip
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