Rebecca Lee Smith

Associate professor of epidemiology at the University of Illinois

Associate professor of epidemiology at the University of Illinois.

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Josh Barro speaks with panelists Christine Emba and Lanhee Chen about President Biden’s proposal for a major $2 trillion infrastructure package.

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Josh Barro speaks with panelists Christine Emba and Lanhee Chen about President Biden’s proposal for a major $2 trillion infrastructure package.

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Josh Barro talks with Right panelist Michael Brendan Dougherty and Left panelist Jamelle Bouie about President Trump’s visit to Kenosha, Wisconsin, and Joe Biden’s visit a few days…

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