Containing the coronavirus outbreak requires clear, decisive action from the government. But public trust in our leaders is at an all time low and it’s impacting the way we respond. Today, Mike Seccombe on what the coronavirus pandemic is telling us about who we trust.

Guest: National Correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe.

Background reading:

Trust deficit threatens COVID-19 response in The Saturday Paper

The Saturday Paper

The Monthly

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