Morning Wire CDC Changes Its Covid Messaging
Jan 11, 2022
The podcast delves into the CDC's shifting COVID-19 messaging as it transitions from containment to coexisting with the virus, raising public trust issues. It also highlights New York City's new law allowing non-citizens to participate in local elections, igniting a heated debate on voting rights. Additionally, it touches on Pope Francis's critical views on cancel culture and its societal impacts, further intertwining these themes with the upcoming midterm elections.
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CDC Credibility Crisis
- The CDC's messaging on COVID-19 is shifting, causing a credibility crisis.
- The CDC director, Rochelle Walensky, admitted most COVID-19 deaths had comorbidities and vaccines don't prevent transmission.
Non-Citizen Voting
- New York City is allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections.
- This is the first major U.S. city to do so, raising constitutional concerns.
Pope Francis on Cancel Culture and Vaccines
- Pope Francis criticized cancel culture in his annual address to the Vatican diplomatic corps.
- He also advocated for COVID-19 vaccines and warned against ideological divides.