The culture war over masks

For progressives, it's a sign of taking coronavirus seriously. On the
right, it's a symbol of overreaction. POLITICO's Ryan Lizza breaks down
the emerging cultural and political divide over wearing a mask — and how
it gives a glimpse into the two Americas emerging amid the pandemic.
Plus, Dr. Fauci warns against reopening too quickly. And the top
intelligence agency rules out the theory that the coronavirus was
manmade.
Ryan Lizza is POLITICO's Chief Washington Correspondent.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Read more: Wearing a mask is for smug liberals. Refusing to is for
reckless Republicans.

For progressives, it's a sign of taking coronavirus seriously. On the right, it's a symbol of overreaction. POLITICO's Ryan Lizza breaks down the emerging cultural and political divide over wearing a mask — and how it gives a glimpse into the two Americas emerging amid the pandemic. Plus, Dr. Fauci warns against reopening too quickly. And the top intelligence agency rules out the theory that the coronavirus was manmade.

Ryan Lizza is POLITICO's Chief Washington Correspondent.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.

Read more: Wearing a mask is for smug liberals. Refusing to is for reckless Republicans.