The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 984 - Models Of Doom
Apr 1, 2020
The podcast dives into alarming COVID-19 statistics, revealing projections of over 100,000 deaths in the U.S. It highlights the varied efficacy of social distancing across regions and examines the charged political landscape shaping responses. Critiques of media bias surface, especially regarding coverage of political leaders. Discussions also encompass evolving pandemic modeling, challenges in reopening economies, and the necessity of supporting small businesses through new loan programs while addressing urgent public health concerns.
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Overwhelmed ER
- A doctor in Queens describes overwhelmed ER conditions.
- They are managing ventilators in hallways and facing staff exhaustion.
Social Distancing Effectiveness
- Social distancing measures show varying effectiveness based on population density and timing.
- Denser areas with delayed lockdowns experience worse trends than sparsely populated or early lockdown areas.
COVID-19 vs. Wars
- Comparing COVID-19 death tolls to wars or terrorist attacks is illogical.
- Diseases, unlike wars or attacks, are natural events requiring different responses.