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UNC Charlotte student Owen Sizemore reviews his experience with the COVID-19 pandemic and discusses the COVID-19 vaccine, recent protests and hate crimes, and other political topics. [All times approximate]. [00:05] Introductions. [00:47] First time hearing about Coronavirus. [02:05] Past versus current views of COVID-19. [05:30] Opinions on Coronavirus vaccine. [07:19] COVID-19 infections in interviewee's family. [09:10] Views on anti-maskers. [11:30] Positive outcomes of pandemic. [13:52] Effect of pandemic on mental health. [16:10] Effect of pandemic on academics. [17:34] Response of United States and UNCC to COVID-19 pandemic. [20:58] Employment status during Covid-19. [23:41] Biggest takeaway from pandemic. [25:58] Thoughts on social and racial justice protests. [29:32] Impact of protests. [31:36] Outcome of Derek Chauvin trial. [34:07] Future normalcy in America. [36:25] Initial reaction to Capitol insurrection. [38:15] Second impeachment of Donald Trump. [39:50] Thoughts on the future of America. [41:20] Voting in the 2020 presidential election. [43:20] Changes as a result of the new presidency. [46:07] Ways the pandemic could have been handled better.