In a shockingly short period of time, life in the US went from normal and happy to uncertain and essentially terrifying. The economic impact of both the virus and the policy response to the virus is without precedent. This video explores the unfolding of events, the response, the alternative ways to understand and respond to the virus, and the place of fundamental concerns such as freedom and human rights. Written by Taleed Brown and researched by the team at the American Institute for Economic Research.