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I n September 2020 , just before COVID-19 began its wintry surge through the United States, I wrote that the country was trapped in a pandemic spiral, seemingly destined to repeat the same mistakes .

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Flagging Down the Double E’s is an email newsletter exploring Bob Dylan shows of yesteryear. Subscribe here: Jim Keltner drums for the sort of artists who can be referred to with one name. Neil. Joni.

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