The Bureaucratic Brazenness of Government Showbiz

The transcript discusses Peggy Noonan's critique of the CDC's handling of information during a news conference, highlighting the lack of transparency and the challenges faced in managing public perception. It also touches on the difficulties in dealing with an Ebola case, emphasizing the reluctance of workers to sanitize the affected area due to health risks.

What is Peggy Noonan's main criticism of the CDC in the news conference?

• They were too transparent.

• They did not allow uncomfortable truths.

• They provided too much information.

• They focused on irrelevant details.

According to Noonan, what was the CDC's approach to handling public perception?

• They focused on scientific facts only.

• They ignored public perception.

• They were completely honest.

• They tried to manage perception.

What specific detail about the Ebola case was not initially shared with the public?

• The patient's occupation.

• The patient's age.

• The airline the patient flew on.

• The patient's name.

What difficulty is highlighted in the management of the Ebola case?

• Cleaning and sanitizing the apartment.

• Communicating with the public.

• Tracking the patient's travel history.

• Finding a cure for Ebola.

Why are workers reluctant to clean the Ebola patient's apartment?

• They fear for their health.

• They are not paid enough.

• They lack proper equipment.

• They are not trained for the task.