Economist Podcasts Getting their vax up: America’s vaccine mandates
Sep 13, 2021
Kenneth Werner, a writer on American affairs, and Callum Williams, a senior economics writer, dive into America's vaccine mandates and their political pushback. They evaluate the efficacy of President Biden's mandates amidst rising COVID-19 cases and the legal challenges they face. The conversation shifts to post-pandemic urban transformations, exploring the stark silence in once-vibrant cities. Finally, they discuss an archaeological find in Finland that reshapes our understanding of ancient gender roles, revealing complexities in historical identities.
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Gubernatorial Pushback
- Republican governors plan to challenge Biden's mandates, with some using strong language like "blatantly unlawful."
- Governor Hutchinson fears the mandates will increase vaccine resistance.
Potential Impact of Mandates
- The mandates may increase polarization but also vaccination rates.
- They could shield companies from employee pushback.
Cities Post-Lockdown
- The pandemic lockdowns turned bustling cities into ghost towns.
- This shift seems to be more permanent than initially expected.
