What happens at the state level can be profoundly decisive. Steve sat with Rep. Peter Welch to discuss how Vermont became such a dramatic outlier, in its quick and effective control of the coronavirus, and the actions taken to preserve those gains. The conversation quickly migrated to Vermont’s state political leadership, the predisposition to respect science, the centrality of social trust and political culture, and those measures most effective in keeping families and businesses intact. “Everyone is eager for a vaccine.” Dr. Fauci represents “science, public health, and expertise.” Hope rests in solidarity, “collective mutual support.” 

Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) was first elected to represent the citizens of Vermont in 2006.