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. 9: COVID has Teachers Singing, “Don’t Stand So Close to Me”
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Kyle McGowan & Amanda Campbell
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Episode 9
This week, Kyle and Amanda discuss the various approaches states have taken in prioritizing teachers for COVID-19 vaccines, the political pressure coming from teachers' unions, and reopening schools. They also discuss the comments from Dr. Fauci and Dr. Birx following the administration change and the challenges they faced during their time on the COVID-19 Task Force.