Mar 06 2020 50 mins 8
The press called out President Trump after he dismissed an alarming coronavirus statistic on – quote – a “hunch.” On this week’s On The Media, what both Trump and his critics miss in their pursuit of certainty. Plus, why the political scientist who predicted the 2018 midterms thinks Democrats will beat Trump in 2020. And, how the White House is seeking to re-write international norms about “women’s health,” “women’s rights,” and “gender equality” by avoiding those very words. 1. Jon Cohen [@sciencecohen], staff writer for Science, on the various difficulties of reporting on COVID-19. Listen. 2. Frank Snowden, professor emeritus of medical history at Yale University, on the lessons from historical epidemics. Listen. 3. Rachel Bitecofer [@RachelBitecofer], political scientist at Christopher Newport University, on what she sees as Super Tuesday's clear lessons. Listen. 4. Jessica Glenza [@JessicaGlenza], health reporter for The Guardian, on the embattled language of women's health. Listen. Music from this week's show: Accentuate the Positive by Syd Dale Double Dozen and Alec Gould Carmen Fantasy by Anderson and Roe Cellar Door by Michael Andrews Chicago Sunset by Charlie Musselwhite First Drive by Clive Carroll and John Renbourn Fallen Leaves by Marcus Ciscar Starlings by Vijay Iyer Trio
