COVID-19 lockdowns
TopicHeard in 2 episodes across 1 show since Jun 2026
During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments worldwide implemented non-pharmaceutical interventions, including stay-at-home orders, curfews, and quarantines, to limit the spread of the virus. By April 2020, about half of the world's population—more than 3.9 billion people in over 90 countries or territories—was under some form of lockdown.
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What experts have said about COVID-19 lockdowns
3 statements · 3 negative
Officials already had enough information to question COVID-19 lockdowns and closures.
“And people say, well, we didn't really know. And it was early, and we were just being. We did know. It's not true.”
Open the episode · #2542 - Steve HiltonListen at 2:10:11
Lockdowns deprived children of two years of socialization and education.
“there's kids that are, you know, had two years robbed of them from socialization and education.”
Open the episode · #2532 - Tim RobbinsListen at 35:11
The lockdown was cruel because it imposed severe loneliness.
“that's why that lockdown was cruel”
Open the episode · #2532 - Tim RobbinsListen at 2:27:15
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2 episodes featuring COVID-19 lockdowns, newest first
