As the delta variant of the coronavirus continues to surge across the U.S. the question of should we lockdown again is on a lot of people’s minds. But, shouldn’t we stop and look at the data to see if lockdowns work?
In a new paper, our very own Anthony Fowler has done just that. And what the data say about the efficacy of state imposed shelter in place ord ... Show More
Feb 2022
Did lockdowns save any lives?
Lockdown. A word we’ve all become overly familiar with over the past two years. Lockdowns were intended to protect people, especially societies most vulnerable, from the risks associated with contracting Covid. However, a new study has been making headlines which claims to show t ... Show More
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Mar 2025
Were the Covid Lockdowns Worth It?
<p>Five years ago, at the urging of federal officials, much of the United States locked down to stop the spread of Covid. Over time, the action polarized the country and changed the relationship between many Americans and their government.</p><p>Michael Barbaro speaks to Stephen ... Show More
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Jun 2020
What We’ve Learned About the Coronavirus
<p>States are reopening. Parks are crowded. Restaurants are filling, again, with diners. But is this dangerous? Six months into the pandemic, we reflect on what we’ve learned about the virus — and ask how that knowledge should chart the course forward. Guest: <a href="https://www ... Show More
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