Vaping, COVID, And The Biden Administration's Approach To Public Health
The Biden administration says Americans now have access to the tools they need to protect themselves from COVID, as a new spike in cases begins. Deaths have remained low so far and the administration \u2014 recognizing the political realities \u2014 has not pushed for new restrictions.
Meanwhile, the Food and Drug Administration is moving ahead on a suite of initiatives aimed at reducing smoking and vaping \u2014 the latest, surprisingly apolitical chapter in a public health crusade that's notched hard-fought wins over many decades.
This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, national political correspondent Mara Liasson, and health correspondent Allison Aubrey.
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