Morning Wire Uvalde Police Failures & FL Fights Vaxing Kids | 6.22.22
Jun 22, 2022
The podcast delves into the troubling details of the police's inaction during the Uvalde school shooting, stirring community outrage. It also highlights the conflict between Florida and the Biden administration over COVID-19 vaccinations for young children, revealing a communication breakdown. As political tensions rise ahead of the 2024 elections, the discussion touches on the mixed parent attitudes toward vaccines. Additionally, it critiques the lackluster box office performance of Pixar's 'Lightyear,' exploring the factors contributing to its struggles.
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Uvalde Police Response Deemed an "Abject Failure"
- The Uvalde police response was an "abject failure," according to a Texas state investigation.
- Officers waited over an hour to breach the classroom despite having sufficient manpower and equipment.
Florida's COVID Vaccine Stance for Young Children
- Florida allows individual practitioners and hospitals to order the COVID vaccine for young children.
- However, the state itself isn't actively promoting or ordering vaccines for that age group, contradicting White House claims.
Lightyear's Box Office Disappointment
- Pixar's "Lightyear" underperformed at the box office, possibly due to several factors.
- These factors include franchise fatigue, recasting Buzz Lightyear's voice actor, and controversy surrounding a same-sex kiss.