Pod Save America “Caught in the Trump trap.”
Dec 7, 2020
Rachel Maddow, the insightful host of "The Rachel Maddow Show" and author of "Bagman," joins Jon Lovett for a thought-provoking discussion. They dive into President-elect Biden's ambitious pandemic strategy and the challenges faced in communication. Maddow discusses Trump's controversial influence on the GOP and voter engagement in Georgia. The duo also touches on the media's role in sensationalizing politics and the urgent need for political accountability amidst a wave of misinformation. Their conversation is both enlightening and entertaining!
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Biden's Mask Mandate
- Wear masks for the first 100 days of Biden's presidency.
- This bridges the time until widespread vaccine distribution and signals a return to normalcy.
Competence and Relief
- Public health professionals feel relief at Biden's COVID-19 team appointments.
- Simply acknowledging the importance of mask-wearing is reassuring.
Experts Rejoice
- Rochelle Walensky's appointment to the CDC has infectious disease experts feeling happy.
- An infectious disease provider stated this was the happiest they'd been in 12 months.
