The Megyn Kelly Show

New Questions About Biden's Cognitive Decline, and COVID Panic is Back, with Dr. Drew | Ep. 354

Jul 11, 2022
Dr. Drew Pinsky, a renowned physician and addiction medicine expert, joins the conversation to tackle pressing topics. They discuss concerns about President Biden's cognitive health, the implications of age in politics, and the depths of addiction and homelessness in California. Dr. Drew examines the psychology behind mass shooters and the societal responsibilities of leaders. Additionally, they explore the resurgence of COVID-19, vaccine controversies, and the complexities of identity politics, all while highlighting mental health's critical role in these discussions.
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INSIGHT

Biden's Low Approval

  • Joe Biden's approval rating is alarmingly low at 33%, with only 26% of Democratic voters wanting him to run for reelection.
  • The New York Times recognizes this as deep vulnerability and unease within his political base.
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Aging and Authority

  • Putting very old people into positions of authority is questionable, given the normal cognitive decline associated with aging.
  • The shuffling gait, word-finding difficulty, and teleprompter fumbles exhibited by President Biden are typical for men in their 80s.
ANECDOTE

Biden's Teleprompter Gaffe

  • During a recent speech on abortion, President Biden appeared to read teleprompter instructions aloud, saying "Repeat the line."
  • The White House subsequently scrubbed the gaffe from the official transcript, claiming he said, "Let me repeat the line."
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