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Podcast: American Viewpoints
Episode: Show 2021-08 Segment 3 Did Heavy-Handed Responses To COVID Work?
Description: The data from many, maybe most, parts of the US indicate that the rate of COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations, and deaths are all decreasing. American Commitment’s Phil Kerpen discusses some of the responses to the virus that resulted in job losses, negative economic effects on many areas, a hiatus on education for children, and the emotional tolls on individuals. Kerpen argues that lessons learned from the fight against coronavirus should include avoiding overreach by government into the private sector.