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The hosts critique the poor public relations efforts of data center companies, comparing them to the coordinated messaging of "Operation Lockstep." They revisit the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, playing a clip of Dolly Parton singing a modified version of "Jolene" to encourage vaccination. They argue that the data center industry failed to hire the right firms to manufacture similar public consent.
Joe Biden Teleprompter Flub, Vaxed or Masked Slogan
President Joe Biden experienced a teleprompter error while delivering a speech on the new mask guidelines, appearing to mispronounce the word "vaxed." The administration's new slogan, "Get vaxed or wear a mask," is presented as the primary directive for the American public. Biden reiterated that masks remain necessary for the protection of the unvaccinated population.
Surgeon General Jerome Adams acknowledged that celebrity diagnoses, such as NBA player Kevin Durant, are effective tools for conveying the urgency of the virus to the public. Adams noted that younger demographics who ignore government warnings often pay attention when high-profile athletes are affected. The hosts characterize this as a coordinated PR operation to influence public behavior.
