Pod Save America “Both Sides-ing the Insurrection.” (with Mehdi Hasan)
Jul 22, 2021
Join Mehdi Hasan, host of the Mehdi Hasan Show on Peacock, and Stephanie Valencia, co-founder of Equis Research, as they dive into the current political landscape. They discuss Biden's town hall, the GOP's internal vaccine wars, and the evolving narratives around immigration. Mehdi shares insights on the 1/6 commission and a humorous take on Tom Brady's critique of Trump. Meanwhile, Stephanie highlights Latino voters' perspectives on immigration and the urgent need for Democrats to address their concerns as they gear up for future elections.
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Pandemic Response
- Take the pandemic seriously and stop downplaying the virus.
- Acknowledge that the Delta variant is serious and that the CDC's mask guidance may have been a mistake.
Vaccine Effectiveness and Mask Challenges
- Vaccinations are highly effective, even with rising breakthrough cases, due to increased transmission.
- The challenge lies in relying on the honor system for unvaccinated individuals to wear masks.
Vaccine Mandates
- Implement vaccine passports or requirements for businesses and events, treating the unvaccinated as a protected class.
- Challenge the Republican narrative framing this as a civil rights issue.