The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1307 - The Covid Misinformation Is Coming From Inside The White House
Jul 29, 2021
The discussion unveils the Biden administration's controversial mask and vaccine mandates amid the Delta variant surge. There's a critical look at growing mistrust in health organizations like the CDC, fueled by misinformation. Key concerns about vaccine efficacy and recent guidance on masking for vaccinated individuals are raised. The podcast also touches on public discontent regarding inflation and economic policies, questioning the effectiveness of financial aid in tackling poverty. It navigates the complex interplay between individual rights and public health.
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Mistrust of Institutions
- Institutional mistrust of the CDC and NIH is warranted due to misinformation.
- The narrative of right-wing misinformation is inaccurate, as many unvaccinated are Democrats.
Mixed Messaging and Vaccine Hesitancy
- Vaccine hesitancy stems from mixed messaging, where authorities claim vaccines are necessary but ineffective.
- This erodes public trust, highlighting the need for data transparency from scientists.
Walensky's Misleading Statistic
- Rochelle Walensky's claim that 10% of vaccinated get breakthrough infections is false.
- Actual CDC data shows only 0.098% experience symptomatic breakthroughs.
