Topic: Covid Inquiry

2 chapters across the catalog

Blinking Red Lights
Episode 1614 2:49:12 - 2:53:39

1614: Blinking Red Lights

Boris Johnson COVID Inquiry and Media Retrospective

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a public inquiry into his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, with leaked WhatsApp messages suggesting he prioritized the economy over vulnerable populations. In a retrospective analysis, some British journalists admitted that Donald Trump's early travel bans on China, which they initially labeled as "racist," were actually prudent. The inquiry continues to examine the timing and efficacy of the UK's initial lockdown measures.

Chop Shop
Episode 1572 39:50 - 40:41

1572: Chop Shop

BBC Presenter Scandal, Huw Edwards Allegations

A major scandal involving a BBC presenter, later identified as Huw Edwards, dominated UK headlines following allegations of purchasing explicit photos from a minor. Critics suggest the timing of the scandal served as a distraction from the ongoing COVID-19 inquiry in the UK, which has been revealing flaws in the government's lockdown policies.