Public health leaders in Michigan have their work cut out for them. That’s especially true in places where large public gatherings—which can become super spreader events—are a common sight. In Ingham County, you’ve got two such locales just down the road from each other.

In Lansing, state lawmakers, lobbyists, and protesters from across the political spectrum gather regularly. And in East Lansing, you’ve got tens of thousands of Michigan State University students. We talked to two public officials in the state’s capital region about what it’s been like dealing with COVID-19 in two cities known for bringing together large groups of people.

GUESTS:

Linda Vail, Ingham County Health Officer

Aaron Stephens, mayor of East Lansing

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