New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham talks about coronavirus pandemic (Full Stream 7/13)

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) joins Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart to discuss taking on the COVID-19 pandemic in her state by focusing on a robust testing strategy, face masking mandate and a decision not to rely on the federal government. Capehart will also talk with the former state health secretary and U.S. congresswoman about the clash over Spanish conquistador statues and police brutality protests in her state, and being the only Latina on Joe Biden’s vice president purported shortlist.

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