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Virtual DNC builds enthusiasm but Dems should not get complacent

Virtual DNC builds enthusiasm but Dems should not get complacent

Ian Bremmer shares his insights on this week's World In (More Than) 60 Seconds:
Number one, the DNC is underway, the Democratic National Convention, how do you think the first night went?
What is going on in New Zealand?
With China's vice grip over Hong Kong tightening, will the US recognize Taiwan sovereignty?
Finally, will Russia intervene in Belarus?

Flying blind: The US government’s pandemic response with Dr. Tom Frieden

GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

Flying blind: The US government’s pandemic response with Dr. Tom Frieden

Former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden joins Ian Bremmer on GZERO World to talk about how to get the Covid-19 pandemic under control in the United States (hint: we need more data).

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Fmr. CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden on opening schools: “The key is to open them in a way that they can stay open"

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Fmr. CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden on opening schools: “The key is to open them in a way that they can stay open"

In a new interview with Ian Bremmer for GZERO World, former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden says that the single most important step to reopening schools in the fall is to control infection in the community. But as of now, too many communities across the United States have lost control of the Covid-19 virus. Opening schools will only become a possibility once a majority of people start practicing the "Three 'W's" ("Wear a mask, wash your hands, watch your distance") and local and federal governments enforce stricter protective policies. The full episode of GZERO World begins airing on US public television on Friday, August 7, 2020. Check local listings.

America faces a “loneliness pandemic,” too, says former US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy

America faces a “loneliness pandemic,” too, says former US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy

Lockdowns, social distancing and isolation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic can take a toll on mental health, Dr. Vivek Murthy told Ian Bremmer on GZERO World. While maintaining distance and avoiding group gatherings is necessary at this time, we must also be mindful of having meaningful interactions with friends and family. Dr. Murthy discusses how this unprecedented moment could lead to either a "social recession" or "social revival" depending on what path we take as a nation.

Florida skyrocketing COVID rates show lessons not learned: former US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy

Florida skyrocketing COVID rates show lessons not learned: former US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy

In a new interview with Ian Bremmer for GZERO World, former US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy discusses how Florida went from a relatively low number of cases to the epicenter for the outbreak. Dr. Murthy says many states where cases are currently climbing did not heed "the lessons that we learned from New York." In this portion of the interview, Murthy also discusses new therapies and treatments that are helping the most severely ill. The complete interview begins airing on public television stations across the US on Friday, July 24. Check local listings and visit gzeromedia.com for more.