BROADCASTS.com

We\u2019re enduring our current crush of COVID-19 cases in large part thanks to Republican governors like Texas\u2019 Greg Abbott and Florida\u2019s Ron DeSantis, who has instituted statewide bans on vaccine and mask mandates as the state\u2019s healthcare system is being crushed under a new surge of cases, according to Andy Slavitt, the former head of coronavirus response in Joe Biden\u2019s White House.

Slavitt said of DeSantis, \u201cHe\u2019s saying, \u2018Hey, I\u2019m going to throw you in the water. I\u2019m going to tell you, Hey, feel free to swim. You have the freedom to swim, but I\u2019m going to bind your hands or put a gag in your mouth. I\u2019m going to cover your eyes. I\u2019m going to tie your ankles, but go ahead and swim.\u2019\u201d

\ufeffIf you haven't heard, every single week The New Abnormal does a special bonus episode for Beast Inside, the Daily Beast\u2019s membership program. where Sometimes we interview Senators like Cory Booker or the folks who explain our world in media like Jim Acosta or Soledad O\u2019Brien. Sometimes we just have fun and talk to our favorite comedians and actors like Busy Phillips or Billy Eichner and sometimes its just discussing the fuckery. You can get all of our episodes in your favorite podcast app of choice by becoming a Beast Inside member where you\u2019ll support The Beast\u2019s fearless journalism. Plus! You\u2019ll also get full access to podcasts and articles. To become a member head to newabnormal.thedailybeast.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.