Government

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges faced by state and local leaders in managing Covid-19 amidst economic shutdowns and federal detachment.

As federal authorities have moved farther away from the frontlines of this virus, state and local leaders are left to manage the spread of Covid-19. How are they balancing the safety of their citizens with the economic realities of a widespread shutdown? How are they dealing with the Trump White House? And how are they getting any sleep? First, Alex speaks with Governor Steve Bullock of Montana about the delicate balance of being a Democratic governor of a deep red state (and an upcoming candidate in the US Senate race). Then she speaks with Mayor Lori Lightfoot of Chicago, who is literally taking to the streets to keep people safe in the third largest city in America. For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/sixfeetapart .

People in this episode

Host: Alex Wagner

Guests: Steve Bullock, Lori Lightfoot

Topics covered

• Covid-19
• government response
• state leadership
• economic impact
• public safety

Keywords

• Covid-19
• government
• state leaders
• economic realities
• public safety

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trump White House

Places: Montana, Chicago, third largest city in America

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