A Prescription for Better Politics
For many Mainers, Dr. Nirav Shah became a familiar and reassuring presence during the COVID-19 pandemic. As director of the Maine CDC, he delivered near-daily press briefings, explaining complicated public health decisions with a sense of calm. He went on to serve as the second-highest-ranking official at the U.S. CDC before returning to Maine to run for governor.
We start our conversation with Dr. Shah, by revisiting his very first COVID press briefing and unpacking what it takes to communicate uncertainty, make difficult decisions, and build trust when everyone seems to disagree with you…
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