
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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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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