The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1390 - New York City’s Forever Pandemic
Dec 7, 2021
The outgoing mayor of New York City implements vaccine mandates for private employees and children aged 5 and up. A deep dive into the Omicron variant reveals it might be less severe than earlier strains, questioning media-driven panic. The discussion critiques the swift mandate decisions in NYC and the political implications of authoritarian public health measures. Meanwhile, tensions rise between the U.S. and foreign powers like Russia, with scrutiny on Biden's diplomacy and the impact of military posture on global stability.
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Omicron's Severity
- Omicron is not as scary as some Democrats portray.
- Early data suggests it's highly infectious but less virulent, similar to a cold.
Omicron vs. Delta
- No reported Omicron deaths so far, while millions have died from COVID.
- A milder Omicron variant crowding out Delta is beneficial for natural immunity.
NYC Vaccine Mandate
- NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a vaccine mandate for all private-sector employees.
- This mandate affects 184,000 businesses and starts just days before his term ends.
