Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 7/20/21: Delta Scares Markets, Biden vs Facebook, Capitol Rioter Charged, Haiti Update, Dems 2022 Fears, Cash vs Culture, CNN's Streaming, Covid Skeptics, and More!
Jul 20, 2021
Michael Brendan Dougherty, a writer at National Review, shares his insights on vaccine hesitancy and public health. He discusses the impact of the Delta variant on the stock market and public sentiment, along with the government's relationship with social media in combating misinformation. The conversation also dives into the political fallout from the January 6th Capitol riot and how Democrats are struggling with voter disconnect ahead of crucial elections. Dougherty emphasizes the need for relatable communication to address vaccine skepticism effectively.
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Market Crash and Elite Panic
- The stock market crash coincides with elite panic over the Delta variant.
- This panic is driven by a modest increase in cases, primarily among the unvaccinated.
Delta Variant Caseloads
- New COVID-19 cases are up 198% in the last 14 days, but percentages can be misleading.
- The starting point was low, so the overall situation is still relatively good compared to the past.
Combating Vaccine Hesitancy
- Find credible messengers within communities with low vaccination rates.
- Address the root cause of vaccine hesitancy, which is deep-seated mistrust, rather than blaming misinformation.