PANDEMIC 2 - When the Plague Came
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Why did Commons drop everything and focus in on long-term care? Because the vast majority of deaths are happening in those homes. Because we should have known that was going to be the case, but we let it happen anyways. And because the level of suffering, isolation and trauma happening in long-term care today is almost too much for us to face up to. Featured in this episode: Nathan Stall, Jane Meadus This show was brought to you by our patrons. Please consider becoming a monthly supporter.  Additional music: “November”, “modum”, “Sunset”, and “Seeker” by Kai Engel, adapted. 
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