The Ann & Phelim Scoop

In the latest of absolutely ridiculous tweets from Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, she now suggests that the coronavirus is racist because there are more cases in African American communities based on statistics she has shared on Twitter.  We discuss her tweet and her wild claims.

Boris Johnson appears to be on on the up and up after being admitted to intensive care for complications with his battle against COVID-19.  We discuss 10 Downing Street's handling of the matter which is reminiscent of old Britain and not the 21st century.  

The media has been buzzing about hydroxychloroquine and "respectable" outlets like the New York Times have been sharing their own wild conspiracies about the drug.  It seems like the media **doesn't** want people to recover from COVID-19 using this drug that has been promoted by the Trump administration.  

Joe Biden has FINALLY released another podcast episode and it's just as cringeworthy as the last.  We listened so you don't have to.  You didn't miss much!

Lastly we revisit the mainstream media and how they create victims, heroes, and villains through their coverage of the Trump administration.  Not too long ago - Peter Navarro was a villain.  Now the mainstream media is singing his praises! 

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According to the White House, this will be one of the toughest weeks in American history as CCP Virus deaths are expected to rise across the country.  President Trump has given Americans hope that there is "light at the end of the tunnel" but the worst is still to come.  

In the U.K., Boris Johnson has been admitted to the hospital for his struggles fighting the virus.  We wish him well and discuss the Queen's very rare speech from last night. 

We also discuss the history of Trump's involvement managing the response to the coronavirus.  While the mainstream media likes to say Trump has largely mishandled the crisis - the truth tells a different story.  We discuss an article in the Federalist that chronicles Trump's history fighting the virus. 

Also on today's episode we revisit Joe Biden's podcast (or lack there of), the homeless crisis in Los Angeles and a paddle boarder who was arrested in Southern California for defying the state order!

The media has complained for years that President Trump doesn't do enough press conferences.  Now, the White House is doing a daily conference about critical information about the coronavirus and news outlets like CNN are refusing to cover it.  Why?  Because since the president began these daily virus briefings, his ratings have been on the rise.   This is a colossal failure for the media that's depriving Americans of important information. 

We also discuss the drama surrounding 3M.  Yesterday, President Trump announced he would invoke the Defense Production Act to force 3M to sell their vital protection equipment to U.S. states instead of other countries. 

Also on today's episode we talk about the benefits of "fast fashion," why you should continue to be wary of China, the benefits of killing net neutrality, and more! 

If you enjoy this episode - check out our video episode of the Ann & Phelim Scoop from this week: https://youtu.be/Aov_kGiST3M

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The media needs to get a grip. Everyday their coronavirus coverage gets more misleading, nasty, and detrimental to our country. Yesterday we learned that China **did** lie about their coronavirus numbers despite what the mainstream media had been clamoring for days. The media has been proven wrong and they continue to mislead the public every day.

Recently the Boston Globe editorial wrote that President Trump has “blood on his hands” from the way he handled the coronavirus. Unfortunately, the Boston Globe has decided not to present their readers with the truth. The Globe claims that the virus has infected many more Americans than any other country in the world. We discuss why there is so much wrong with those statistics and why they are incredibly misleading.

Yesterday we also went on an adventure to Skid Row which is one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the country. In fact, over 50% of the population is homeless.  You won't believe what we saw. 

Good news about California. An article by Victor David Hasen questions if California has garnered “herd immunity.” We discuss his fascinating article in the National Review.

If you enjoyed this episode of the Daily Virus, check out yesterday's videocast on Youtube >> https://youtu.be/Aov_kGiST3M

On this week’s episode of the Ann & Phelim Scoop we tackle cancel culture with Bret Stephens.  Bret is a columnist for The New York Times and enraged the left when he wrote a column that argued that Woody Allen’s memoir should be published and why Conservatives should care about liberal voices being silenced.  Bret highlights why due process, and a fair hearing in public is critical for even the most controversial of people.  We also discuss some of the very disturbing revelations about Hollywood actor Mia Farrow as described in the book.

We also discuss Bret’s latest column about his mother - who fled the Nazis -  and as such understands that bad things can happen to good people. She has words of wisdom about the Pandemic. You won’t want to miss this interview. It was originally supposed to last just 10 minutes but the talk was so interesting that we just let it run.

Also in this episode, Bret explains what it’s like to be an anti-Trump conservative and still support many Trump policies.  It’s a fascinating and analytical perspective that is rare in the political conversation.

Following the interview, we discussed how we’re continuing to deal with the increasingly draconian regulations issued in California during this pandemic. It seems everyday that our leftist mayor takes away another thing we enjoy in the name of “social distancing.” Is it truly about being “socially distant” or are these new bans coming from mainstream media exaggerations?

We also look at how the technology that has helped us adapt to the changing times. In particular, we discuss how Zoom has made it possible for us to stay connected with friends, family, and colleagues. Additionally, in between Zoom meetings and phone calls, we’ve found ourselves very impressed with Dr. Deborah Birx’s performance on the Coronavirus Task Force. And she’s so fashionable to boot! Finally, we read aloud some of our favorite reviews and comments we’ve received on the podcast over the last few weeks. Keep them coming!

CBS News is the latest media outlet to mislead Americans during the coronavirus. In a recent report, CBS took footage of a crowded hospital from Italy and included it in a segment about New York’s battle with the virus. Is this an “accident” like CBS claims or is this malfeasance? We discuss.

Because we care about you — we listened to Joe Biden’s podcast so you don’t have to. The podcast is called “Here’s The Deal” and it’s anything but a causal conversation with Joe Biden. In fact, it’s highly scripted and continues to lead Americans to question if he’s capable to serve as our president.

In yesterday’s press conference, President Trump invited the “My Pillow Guy”, Mike Lindell, to speak about his efforts to produce 50,000 more masks to help battle the virus. Instead of praising Lindell for his efforts, the media and the left went nuts!

Lastly, we talk about the double standard in media for our world leaders. It seems President Trump and Boris Johnson are working the hardest to battle the virus on a global scale. Unfortunately, they’re getting the most blowback from the media. Countries like Sweden — who are refusing the lockdowns seen across the globe — aren’t getting nearly as much negative coverage as conservative leaders.

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This week was full of disappointing news on the coronavirus - but we are hoping to bring you a bit of cheer and good information as you start your week!  On Sunday we learned in President Trump's press conference that the CDC will extend their social distancing recommendations through the end of April.  We explain what that means for you and your family - of course it varies greatly by each state.  In California, it likely means we will be in lockdown for at least another 30 days.

As a result of the lockdown our (not so nice) Mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti, has decided to close down all of the beaches, hiking trails, and recreation facilities in Los Angeles.  You may have seen crowded beach pictures in states like Florida - but the beaches in California have been largely empty due to the chilly weather.  Now the beaches are closed to taxpayers and they're open to homeless people!  We tell you about some of the disturbing things we saw this weekend and how the city continues to mishandle the homelessness crisis.

Also in today's episode we discuss why you should always be wary of gifts from communists.  China is on a MASSIVE public relations campaign to try and curb global opinion of their handling of the coronavirus.  They claim to have made a concerted effort to assist other countries with the handling of the virus.  However, the gifts from the CCP (ventilators, etc) are often turning up broken.  Beware of gifts from Communists!

See you tomorrow for another Daily Virus episode!

As the virus continues to spread throughout the globe, so are half baked “facts” from our politicians, scientists, and the media. Day by day it’s getting increasingly hard to separate fact from fiction. Yesterday we told you about scientist Neil Ferguson who is walking back on his study that kickstarted the lockdowns across the globe. His original death estimates of 2 million in the United States are now being scrutinized by many - but they are still being promoted by our politicians.

We also discuss an article in The Federalist that alleges that the lockdowns we’ve seen across the United States are based on false models from an online mapping tool called “COVID Act Now.” So far, the models have largely overestimated the impact of the coronavirus. This modeling comes from a team based at the Imperial College of London which has a bad track record of predictions.

In today’s episode we discuss other widely shared fake stories like the “death panels” and the amount of hospitalizations in New York. We also discuss the mainstream media and how China is cashing in on the virus.

Coronavirus lockdowns are happening all around the world and every country, state, and city is taking drastically different measures to stop the virus and slow the spread. We discuss lockdowns in France and a very short ban on alcohol as well as what is happening in Los Angeles.

Today we also examine the stimulus package that looks likely to be signed by the president very soon.

Heather Mac Donald of the Manhattan Institute has an incredibly interesting article in the Spectator that examines the cost of saving lives during the coronavirus. It’s worth the read and highlights some excellent points about public safety, tradeoffs, and the governments role in protecting its citizens.

Also in today’s episode we turn back to China and discuss an incredibly bizarre phenomena that has happened in the country. In China, citizens are heavily reliant on cell phones. It’s their way of interacting with the government and it surrounds much of their daily life. Recently, millions of phones have been disconnected in the country. Why? Is it related to the CCP Virus? We discuss.

Our good friend Jan Jekielek of the Epoch Times joins us on today's episode.  Jan is an expert in modern Chinese relations, government, and culture.  He gives us an inside look into the Communist Party of China, the CCP Virus, propaganda and more.  We also discuss the mainstream media and how the media could be doing the CCP's bidding as they report on the virus.  Jan is an incredibly knowledgeable guest and his work can be found at The Epoch Times and on his show American Thought Leaders. 

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mgjvtfIk0II

This week we also talk about how the media and Hollywood are dealing with the coronavirus and the lockdowns in Los Angeles County.  If you haven't seen it yet - the left's favorite celebrities got together to create a very cringeworthy rendition of John Lennon's "Imagine."  It shows just how out of touch Hollywood is with the rest of the world!

We also share some great recommendations for recipes, audiobooks, and other things to get you through the quarantine.  Stay safe and thank you for listening!