In this episode of The New Abnormal, scientist and vaccine professional Dr. Peter Hotez discusses the risky strain of anti-vaccine rhetoric adopted by today’s appropriate-wing conservatives. He delves into the investigation that suggests this vaccine hesitancy, fueled by far-appropriate conspiracies, has contributed to the exceptional trajectory of American COVID-19 deaths more than the previous handful of years. Dr. Hotez emphasizes the significance of addressing this concern, as it has resulted in the deaths of a considerable quantity of Americans. He estimates that up to 200,000 Americans have been killed in the course of the Delta and BA.1 Omicron waves due to people refusing vaccines soon after becoming influenced by elected officials, far-appropriate media personalities, and conspiracy theories.

In addition to Dr. Hotez’s insights, labor reporter and author Kim Kelly joins the system to talk about the ongoing United Auto Workers’ strike and other labor-associated news. The episode also supplies an evaluation of Kristen Welker’s debut on “Meet the Press,” like her interview with former President Donald Trump.

To listen to the complete episode, it can be identified on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and Stitcher.