How does the COVID-19 pandemic compare to past pandemics? On this edition of Conversations, Brian Michael Jenkins talks with host Dan Skinner about“Plagues and Their Aftermath: How Societies Recover from Pandemics.” Jenkins is a leading authority on national security who has served as an advisor to governments, presidents, and CEOs.
Conversations: Brian Michael Jenkins, "Plagues and Their Aftermath - How Societies Recover from Pandemics"
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