Ascendant Health & Politics
A weekly podcast on public health and politics. Each week, Kyle and Amanda break down the latest public health news and the political influences that impact the lives of everyday Americans, businesses, and communities. They share their insight and experience from years working on Capitol Hill, HHS, and the CDC with listeners. Before starting their own business in August 2020, Kyle and Amanda served as the Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff at the CDC.
Ascendant Health & Politics
Ep. 8: A $2 Trillion Bill and a Split Senate Walk into a Bar
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Kyle McGowan & Amanda Campbell
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Episode 8
In today's episode, Kyle and Amanda unpack the Biden administration's COVID-19 response plan and the challenges they will face working with Congress and a 50/50 Senate to enact an aggressive policy agenda. They also cover the differences between the outgoing administration's approach compared to the Biden plan, recalling their experiences during the initial months of the response.