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Mentioned in 12 episodes

An Abundance of Caution

American Schools, the Virus, and a Story of the Worst Policy Failure in a Century

Book • 2025

An Abundance of Caution is a searing indictment of the American public health, media, and political establishments' decision-making process behind pandemic school closures.

It provides a rigorous and incisive account of one of the worst American policy failures in a century, focusing on the impact of extended school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mentioned by

Michael Moynihan

Christine Rosen

Mentioned in 12 episodes

Mentioned by

Nate Silver

, who endorsed it and considers it a case study in bad high-stakes decisions.

Why did COVID Decision-Making Go So Wrong? (with David Zweig)

Mentioned by

Bill Maher

in relation to the repercussions of school closures during the pandemic.

Ep. #696: Stanley McChrystal, Scott Jennings, Peter Hamby

Mentioned by

Megyn Kelly

as a thorough account of the faulty decision-making process behind school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Remembering Pope Francis’ Life and Legacy, Reality of Trump’s Tariff Policies, and Media Lies, with Kevin O’Leary and David Zweig | Ep. 1053

Mentioned by

Michael Moynihan

in relation to school closures during COVID-19.

Biden Cognitive Cover-Up Exposed, Trump's Historic Peace Speech, and Diddy Trial Latest, with The Fifth Column | Ep. 1072

Mentioned by

Greg Lukianoff

as a book about the shutting down of schools during COVID, which is pretty horrifying.

The Coddling Of The American Mind: Good Times Have Created Weak Men | Greg Lukianoff

Mentioned by

Frances Lee

discussing school closures in the U.S. during the pandemic.

Frances Lee & Stephen Macedo on Why Institutions Failed During COVID

Mentioned by Mike Pesca as a new book focusing on COVID interventions and schools.

The High Point of Mt. Mamdani?

Mentioned by

Clay Travis

and

Buck Sexton

as an important historical record of the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on school closures.

BONUS! Daily Review with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton - Apr 22 2025

Recommended by

Christine Rosen

to hear more in-depth information about the COVID years and the CDC.

Stop With the Emergencies

Mentioned by

Stephen Macedo

as a terrific book that focuses on school closures during the pandemic.

How We Mishandled the Covid Pandemic (Robert Wright & Stephen Macedo)

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