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When the Vaccine Skeptic Is Your Dad

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English - February 16, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - ★★★★ - 2.2K ratings
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Gustavo Arellano’s father is what he would call a ‘pandejo’ - someone who doesn't take COVID safety seriously. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Gustavo has been fighting the uphill battle to dissuade him of his skepticism. And two weeks ago, his father finally got vaccinated. 

We all know a ‘pandejo.’ What can we learn from Gustavo’s relationship with his father?

Guest: Gustavo Arellano, columnist for the LA Times

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Gustavo Arellano’s father is what he would call a ‘pandejo’ - someone who doesn't take COVID safety seriously. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Gustavo has been fighting the uphill battle to dissuade him of his skepticism. And two weeks ago, his father finally got vaccinated. 


We all know a ‘pandejo.’ What can we learn from Gustavo’s relationship with his father?


Guest: Gustavo Arellano, columnist for the LA Times


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