Pandemic Preparedness & Response: Former WH Homeland Security Advisor Lisa Monaco

In this episode of Intelligence Matters, host Michael Morell speaks with former White House Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Advisor Lisa Monaco about pandemic preparedness and response by the federal government. Monaco, who helped oversee the Obama Administration's response efforts during the Ebola and Zika outbreaks, explains which government agencies play key roles in managing public health crises and preparing for future outbreaks. She shares lessons learned by the teams she led and details of their transition to the Trump administration. She also discusses the current government response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Intelligence Matters will dedicate several forthcoming episodes to understanding the fundamentals and national security implications of COVID-19.