The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1067 - What If We Can’t Accept Good News?
Aug 5, 2020
Good news about COVID-19 emerges, but many seem reluctant to hear it. The discussion touches on the effectiveness of state-level responses and critiques the media's fear-based narratives. Biden's struggles as a candidate are explored, alongside the challenges facing Democratic leaders amid the pandemic. The podcast also highlights the complex political landscape, including debates around police funding and identity politics, while examining how personal experiences challenge broader societal concepts like white privilege.
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Good News on COVID-19
- Good news on COVID-19 is emerging, suggesting T cell immunity from common colds may offer pre-existing protection.
- This explains varying disease severity and implies herd immunity may be reached sooner than initially anticipated.
Declining Cases in Sun Belt
- COVID-19 cases are declining in Florida, Texas, Arizona, and California despite media narratives emphasizing lockdowns.
- Ben Shapiro argues that the virus burning through communities, not lockdowns, is the primary driver of decline.
Sun Belt COVID Outcomes
- Sun Belt states experienced surges without overwhelming hospital systems, and death tolls are lower than expected.
- Florida, despite a large elderly population, has a lower death rate than many other states.