New York vs. Sweden Debate

hotlou and MikeLoaf face off in an epic debate over New York vs. Sweden. Did Sweden’s lax government regulation help slow the spread? Did New York shut down too fast or not fast enough? The co-hosts go head-to-head in a showdown over the best way to deal with coronavirus, all set to a Star Wars backdrop.

Check out the article they used for their debate here.

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Why Sweden Succeeded in “Flattening the Curve” and New York Failed | Jon Miltimore

If flattening the curve was the primary goal of policymakers, Sweden was a success. New York, on the other hand, was not, despite widespread closures and strict enforcement of social distancing policies.