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What Next - How Long This Could Last

What Next - How Long This Could Last

The woman who used to advise the White House on pandemic preparedness tells us what to expect.

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March 18, 202019m 3s

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Show Notes

As the novel coronavirus spreads sickness and anxiety around the U.S., it’s tempting to point fingers at government agencies that seemed wholly unequipped for the crisis. And, to be clear, Washington was not prepared. But here’s what decision makers can be doing right now to figure out what comes next.  

Guest: Beth Cameron, vice president for global biological policy and programs at the Nuclear Threat Initiative.


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