The importance of public trust in authorities during an epidemic

The World

People need good information during an emergency. It’s vital they can trust the authorities to give an honest assessment and provide the best possible advice. Host Marco Werman speaks with Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, former health policy adviser in the Obama White House, and now a vice-provost at the University of Pennsylvania.

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