In this interview, we discuss 

The main similarities and differences between an influenza virus and coronavirus 

How COVID-19 impacts older individuals while the 1918 virus largely impacted younger individuals

How the United States and many European countries seeked to cover up the 1918 virus

How contracting the 1918 virus clouded Woodrow Wilson’s judgement at the Treaty of Versailles 

The critical importance of honesty and transparency of leadership in the face of this crisis

The failures of the federal government in its response to COVID-19

Among a variety of other topics.

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This episode is sponsored by Zoho.