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What Next - What Went Wrong in Texas

What Next - What Went Wrong in Texas

The governor invited Texans to follow their heart when it came to masks and social distancing. Their hearts led them into a COVID-19 surge.

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June 29, 202025m 37s

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Show Notes

Texas is dealing with a surge of COVID-19 cases, just weeks after it had begun reopening its businesses and considering plans to bring school back in the fall. The state’s governor defanged his own orders and invited Texans to reach their own conclusions about the necessity of masks and social distancing. 

Guest: Ross Ramsey, executive editor of the Texas Tribune

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