Pod Save America “The Fear Olympics.”
Aug 2, 2021
Dr. Ashish Jha, Dean of the Brown University School of Public Health and an expert in global health, joins to discuss the latest CDC guidelines and their implications for the public amid ongoing COVID-19 concerns. The conversation dives deep into how Fox News may be fueling public anger and political polarization. Jha emphasizes the importance of clear communication from health officials as we navigate potential transitions in the pandemic. Expect insights on the vital intersection of public health and the media's role in shaping perceptions.
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Gerrymandering's Impact
- Focus on the threat of Republican gerrymandering, which surpasses voter suppression laws in impact.
- Passing legislation banning gerrymandering is crucial, even after census data release.
Democrats and Gerrymandering
- Democrats struggle to gerrymander as effectively as Republicans due to population distribution.
- Democrats live in concentrated urban areas, while Republicans are spread across rural districts.
Trump's Call to Rosen
- Trump urged acting AG Rosen to declare the election corrupt, offering to handle the rest with Republican congressmen.
- This highlights Trump's reliance on misinformation and potential coordination with Congress to overturn election results.
