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New York Governor Kathy Hochul faced intense criticism after stating at the Milken Institute that young Black children in the Bronx "don't even know what the word computer is." Critics labeled the remarks as patronizing and racist, pointing out that most children in the borough have access to smartphones and digital technology. The comments were highlighted as an example of elitist disconnect from urban reality.
Milken Institute 2019, Universal Flu Vaccine
A 2019 video from the Milken Institute features Anthony Fauci and Rick Bright discussing the need for a "disruptive" event to bypass the decade-long trial process for vaccines. They discuss transitioning from egg-based manufacturing to mRNA technology in response to a hypothetical novel virus outbreak from China.
Republican candidate Jon Huntsman cited a Milken Institute study claiming the "true" cost of oil is $13 per gallon when accounting for military deployments to secure sea lanes. The hosts dismiss this as a specious argument intended to support specific policy agendas.
