Troubling but important

Lots of info from this investigative reporter. Unfortunately doesn’t speak well to the US as a nation dealing with a pandemic. Hopefully we can learn from our many mistakes to do better when we face the next crisis.

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A harrowing journey into the Covid-19 Pandemic

As someone currently fighting Covid, I can not recommend this book enough. McSwane does a wonderful job exploring specific people's experience making money in the pandemic, and those in power's failures to properly prepare for Covid. Godfrey is an excellent narrator as well.

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quite a story

This book provides a reporters view of the pandemic and the many scams and atrocities that occurred during the Pandemic. I choose to read this book because it was featured in an Alumini magazine for CSU, as the author is a Colorado State University alumini. I could of done with out the political bashing. But it is definitely worth listening to.

A must read for all Americans

I hope this book will serve as a cautionary tale for future generations on what *not* to do in a global health crisis. McSwane paints a picture of the US at its worst- guided by greed and profits at the expense of American lives. Listening to this book, it was impossible to not stop and contemplate how many lives could have been saved if not for the failures and ineptitude of catastrophic proportions that McSwane details. The story unfolds a bit like a thriller, with snappy, witty writing that will make you laugh out loud, in spite of the grim tale being told. Some of these stories have already led to legal action, and I hope that there is more to come. Investigative journalism is essential to hold our institutions accountable, and I’m grateful for McSwane and others who have dedicated their lives to bringing truth to power. Can’t recommend this book enough!

one of the best

I like his snarky, condescending tone. It's a real shame how low our country has sunk

Trumping

What a terrible but true nightmare on lack of accountability within the Trump administration 😙 hope procedures and policies are in place to prevent this from happening again!

Oh My God, is that what was going on!

An investigative diary of one journalist tracking where some of the Covid19 relief money when.

Infuriating.

Well researched and well written. David's book kept my interest though it was extremely difficult to hear about all the corruption, greed, deceit and poor government management.

good but not comprehensive

left me wanting more - there were so many other topics he could have explored!

Too partisan

Too partisan…I just want to know the history of the pandemic without the partisan b.s. that divides us. Save that crap for the radio