Become the latest today. As for the public sector, President Biden is now telling federal agencies to require masking, inside buildings, in areas with what they are calling substantial or highcovid19 transmission, including washington, d. C. The pentagon, now, telling all military and civilian personnel in highrisk areas to mask up, regardless of vaccination status. New Yorks Governor ordering vaccinations or regular testing for state employees. At the same time, even as some localities in their states are amping up restrictions, many redstate governors are resisting any calls to remask. More whiplash. More anger, from parents, as School Boards weigh Mask Mandates for return to classes. Here is how that played out yesterday, in broward county, florida. Protestors outside a School Board Meeting burning masks. It is time to pass the this symbol of tyranny, this symbol of child abuse. We will not stand for it, anymore. Symbol of Tyranny And Child abuse. In washington, meantime, more political posturing on the subject. Today, according to cnns daniella diaz, democratic congressman jared huffman, and republican byron donalds, got into a Shouting Match off the house floor. Congressman donalds replying, dont be worried about me, mind your business. Another republican member, today, when offered a mask, threw it on the floor. Reflecting her Caucuss Resistance to the mask mandate, recently imposed by the capitol physician. And on rightwing media, Vaccine Mandates are now being painted as cause for rebellion. Patrick henry once famously said give me liberty or give me death when standing up to british rule. Well, in this modernday america, we are moving toward government bondage, yet again. The unvaccinated in this country will now be considered secondclass citizens. In the workplace and in society, wherever they go. Its playing out, before our eyes. That guy. That sentiment is having an effect according to a new survey from the public religion research institute, about 46 of republicans who most Trust Farright News such as what you just saw said they will refuse to get vaccinated. Thats up from 31 who said the same in march. At the same time, new cdc data shows the Daily Pace of people getting their first covid shot is now the highest its been in f three weeks. And still leaves everyone whos done the right thing frustrated over things like what the upcomingschool year will look like or how to protect people who cannot get vaccinated like children. Or more generally, frustration at being asked to bear the burden of people who havent made the same sacrifices, whether its putting on a mask or rolling up their sleeves. Which brings us to a truly extraordinary part of the story. That, sadly, is a Sign Of The Times having to do with Vaccine Reluctance wrapped in horrible irony about how politics have overtaken public health. Listen to dr. Priscilla, who will be joining us in a moment, talking in a hospitalproduced video about what she is hearing from other medical professionals in missouri, which is a majorcovid hot spot. I work, closely, with our pharmacists who are leading our Vaccine Efforts throughout organization. And one of them told me, the other day, that theyve had several people come in to get vaccinated. Who have tried to sort of disguise their appearance and even went so far as to say, please, please, please dont let anybody know that i got this vaccine. I dont want my friends to know but i dont want to get covid. I want to get the vaccine. Dr. Frase joins us now. Its really astonishing people are disguising themselves to get the vaccine because they are afraid of blowback from people, from their friends. What more are they saying about why they want to get the vaccine in secret . And how are they being accommodated . Um, really, a lot of them have had the few that i have been able to, personally, talk to, they have had some experience that sort of changed their mind and the viewpoint of those in their family, those in their Friendship Circles or their Work Circles and they came to their own decision, that they wanted to get a vaccine. They did their own research on it, and they talked to people and made the decisions, them. But even though they were able to make that decision, themselves, they didnt want to have to deal with the Peer Pressure or the outburst from other people about them, quote, giving in to everything. They made a decision, for themselves, and they wanted it just to be for themselves. And we work with people that come in that way. And people can call, and we try to accommodate what we can through our drivethru window, through walking out to their car. Anything that we can do to get people in a place that theyre comfortable receiving the vaccine. Well, thats great that you are able to or willing to, at least, try to accommodate them going out to them in their car. Have have more people come in to get the vaccinations, since you started doing it that way . Or would you recommend other hospitals pharmacies to to do that, if they have the resources . You know, we have some people that call about it. A few of em. Sometimes, a couple in a day. Its not a large number. But every single person that we can reach, who wants to get vaccinated, and we can provide that for them, thats a win. And we take every win that we can get. What is some of the misinformation that people have told you about, both, covid and the vaccine . And how do you counter bad information . Um, you know, part of how i deal with countering it is i become educated on what they are hearing. I was never in into social media, before Covid Hit and last year, i started following just to see what people were saying, particularly, when the vaccine came out. And a lot of times i will trace back to comments where people post things and read the articles that people are using. And then, ill even do some of the research to see the articles that are referenced within those posts on social media. And show people how things were distorted to meet a certain point of view. I, also, just give people an open space where they can ask questions the way they want to. And i give em an honest answer. And sometimes, that honest answer is, i cant 100 give you assurance. But this is the data that we have. The datas very good, in favor of these vaccines, to keep people safe. To minimize hospitalizations. To minimize death. And um, i just do whatever i can to address peoples concerns, in an honest way. The i understand your you have 114bed facility. 28 beds are occupied with Covid Patients, right now. I understand, thats the correct me, if im wrong thats the most since the start of the pandemic. And i know i think your patients range in age from 25 to 91. From a medical perspective, how is the Delta Variant affecting the patients, differently . Or is it . Um, when we first started, those numbers were from earlier today, as of within the last hour, we are up to 33 patients. Wow. Admitted to the hospital. And expect that it will be even more, tomorrow. The patients that are coming in are, generally, younger than what we saw, before. Its more people are requiring a lot more oxygen, a lot quicker. They are getting sicker, quicker. They are people more people who have no conditions coming in. The majority of the people we have admitted have not been vaccinated. And its its an emotional toll for the staff caring for them. Its were seeing things that we its worse than what it was the first surges for us. And the biggest thing that i think has been shocking for us is, back in the fall and the winter, it took us about four months to get through our peak admitted patients, which was around 22. And its taken us 30 days to exceed that and be up to 33, today. Wow. Dr. Frase, i appreciate what you are doing. Thank you so much. Thank you. Lets get some more perspective from cnn chief medical correspondent, dr. Sanjay gupta. Sanjay, i mean, have you heard stuff like that before . People going in for the vaccine but only they can do it without anyone else knowing . No, i i have not heard that. And, you know, i have been at this a long time, anderson. We did a full documentary about vaccine hesitancy. And theres clearly, its existed for, you know, even before this pandemic. But the the idea that, you know, you know the right thing to do. You recognize the triumph of science. You realize it can save your life. Get your life back to normal. And you, still, feel ostracized, perhaps, by going and doing this. Its its its really befuddling. The one Thing Dr. Frase said there, near The End, is that ultimately its still a win because these people are getting those people are still getting vaccinated but thats extraordinary. And i think, really tells the story of whats happening here. More and more, we are seeing, you know, large companies like Google Step in to fill the void left by the government when it comes to mandating vaccinations for their employees. Do you think its a good idea . And i mean, will that move the needle . A company saying, you know what, all our employees have to do it. I think were at that point now, anderson. You know, the thing is that i i have again, been reporting on this stuff for a long time. And there are mandates that already exist, right . All 50 states have mandates for childhood vaccines, for example. Different vaccines. Perhaps, some have exemptions. If those mandates already exist, universities have mandates for vaccines. So, this isnt a new concept, overall. But its interesting, just, you know, going back to what dr. Frase said. If there are mandates, then maybe, it takes people who say, you know, they are embarrassed to get one or whatever. They have to get one, now. They want to get it but they dont want people to know about it. But now, because the companys enforcing it, they will go ahead and get it. I think we are at that point, because, you know, the numbers have gone up fivefold over the last month. Hospitalizations, 35 . Deaths, 22 . We are having the same conversations, now, anderson, that you and i had through so many Town Halls throughout last year. It feel very familiar, again. Yeah. Pfizer released new data from a study today, which shows protection holds up for at least six months, although it may start to wane, slightly, towards The End of that time. The company also said their data shows a third dose of the pfizer vaccine, quote, strongly boosts protection against the Delta Variant. I am wondering what you make of that . I mean, would would you get a third i mean, should people get a third shot . I im not running out, and getting a third shot right now, because, you know, as we have been saying, the vaccines work really well in their current iteration. They really do. I mean, you know, they if if you start to see that the Vaccine Effectiveness is truly waning. Maybe, as you said, maybe theres some some evidence. But, you know, people who get the vaccine do not get severely ill. I mean, 2 to 3 , perhaps. You know, you have really good protection. I dont know that boosting up, you know, fivefold or tenfold the antibodies against something that already works really well, makes a big difference. You know, maybe those doses could be used elsewhere Around The World and have better return on our value. But at some point, if its clear that the the immunity is waning, then sure. That might be an option. I will point out that people who got natural immunity from sars. I am talking back in 2003, anderson. You fast forward to 2020, 17 years later, and they still had evidence of immunity. So, immunity can last a long time. Pfizer also said today they are going to apply for Fda Authorization for their booster. We still havent seen full approval for the originalthree vaccines. Why havent they been approved, by now . Well, it its i mean, it should be coming soon. I mean, you know, typically, its a longer process with the eua, with the emergencyuse authorization. It there is about three Months Worth of data that the fda wanted to look at. Here, its about six Months Worth of data. So, you know, these were authorized in december. Six months of data has now been accrued for pfizer and they have applied for the eua. Im sorry, applied for the approval, i should say. But they got to look at all sorts of things. They look at the safety data, and all that sort of stuff, again. Really, more diligently. Although, its really held up with A Billion doses given Around The World. But also, things like manufacturing. Marketing. You know, when something has full licensure, you may see ads even on television or in magazines, things like that. Let me just ask you about masking. There is a lot of confusion. The head of the cdc said today we should be seeing new data to support their guidance, soon. Um, just basically, i mean, youre vaccinated. You are a doctor. Would you start to wear a mask, again . I mean, i have started walking around wearing a mask, a lot more now, recently. Even though i live in New York, which, i guess, is an okay you know, its not a huge flareup area. But am i crazy . No. I i i have been wearing i mean, i have been wearing masks for, you know, my wholeprofessional career as a doctor in hospitals and stuff. But yeah, still, when i go into, you know, bigpublic sort of settings with lots of people where i live. You know, just under 40 of the population is vaccinated and viral spread has been substantial or high. Where you live, by the way, in New York, viral spread has been substantial, as well. So under the newcdc guidelines, they would recommend that you, going into an indoorpublic place should wear a mask, even though you are vaccinated. So, yeah, i i think that thats going to be something that twothirds of the Country Sort of fit into this category. As we go into the fall and and winter, um, more of those yellow areas will, probably, Turn Orange because thats the nature of the virus. It spreads more, in that weather. One thing i want to be clear on, though, anderson, and i think its a point youre making is that you and i, as vaccinated people, i think there is data that shows we may carry enough virus, if we got infected, to potentially infect someone else. But the real reason the map is orange and red is because of unvaccinated people spreading to unvaccinated people. Uhhuh. Thats the problem, still. That is the problem. This other this other issue with vaccinated people spreading is an issue, but a much smaller issue, overall, in terms of addressing the major countrywide problem. You know, i didnt think New York was bad because you showed that map and it looked yellow in New York. But i guess, now that i look closely, it is actually in the red. Oh well. Right. Yeah. I mean, and and it goes and it goes, i mean, thats the other thing. Are we going to ask people like look at this like they look at a Weather Map . And determine should they take an umbrella every day . Take a mask . Perhaps. But, you know, well well see. Okay. I am told its not red, its substantial. Just below red. Sanjay, thanks very much. New york city, we are talking about. Still to come tonight. Breaking news regarding the day of the Capitol Riot. We will be joined by the author of a new report on a congressman who was at the rally with the former president that day, mo brooks, there he is making a speech. 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There is Breaking News now, a day after four Police Officers who put their bodies on the line during the Capitol Riot testified about the sacrifices they made. We are learning more about one of the republican actors that day. Alabamas mo brooks, who spoke at the formerPresident S rally on the morning of January 6th. Specifically, a new report from Slate Magazine about what he was wearing and why. When he said this, just a short time before rioters attacked the capitol and those officers. Today, is the day american patriots start taking down names and kicking ass joined now by slates Jim Newell with the details. So i want to read something from your reporting that Congressman Brooks told you and i am quoting you said he says, i was warned on monday, there might be risks associated within the next few days, he said. And as a consequence of those warnings, i did not go to my condo. Instead, i slept on the floor of my office and when i gave my speech at the ellipse, i was wearing Body Armor. Thats where i was wearing that nice, little windbreaker, he told me with a grin, to cover up the Body Armor. So this is the guy who, as we just played, told the crowd that ended up attacking the capitol its time to, quote, start taking down names and kicking ass. So concerned with his own safety, he slept in his office, and wore Body Armor. Did he say who where he had gotten this information . And who, allegedly, he was told was a threat . No, unfortunately, he didnt say any of that. He wouldnt go into detail about that. It is interesting, though. It raises, you know, a few questions. Thats the main one. What did he hear . And also, you know, he claims that he wasnt trying to foment any violence, that day. But, you know, if he knew that the situation was so volatile that he was putting on Body Armor, and he wasnt even staying at his condo. Then, why was he using such a a aggressive metaphor on what was, already, a Powder Keg . And i guess, it could be interpreted, and, of course, you know, a lot of these guys love to speak, in ways that can be interpreted in multiple means and send messages to people. But it could be interpreted that, you know, some on the right told him that there is going to be trouble. And were, you know, gonna Do Something at the capitol. Or he was told that there was going to be trouble from the left, and thats why he was wearing Body Armor. Theres no, real clarity on that, is there . No, theres no clarity in that. And, you know, i will try to follow up with him in the coming days to see if he says anything more. He did say this in the context of one of the things this new select committee should be looking at is Intelligence Failures or failures for people to act on Intelligence Failures. So i you know, maybe, he got it from an official source. Or maybe, it was just, you know, someone in the in the rightwing community. Some of these communities that were planning this march. Um, gave him a tip off. But then, you know, why didnt he, you know, give warnings to his fellow lawmakers . Why didnt he, maybe, tone down his rhetoric a little bit . I think its just something, you know, the select committee could look at it and just raises another question. Yeah, and interesting that we are hearing about this, you yeah. I mean, its very interesting. I mean, you i guess, this shows why you need the select committee. You know, you think that, maybe, youve heard everything, so far, and theres nothing new to collect. And then, you hear a little detail like this. Which im not going to say its the most earthshattering detail of the day. But its interesting. You know, i i yeah, i had no idea that he was that concerned. I mean, its you know, not just the Body Armor but not even staying in his condo. Wanting to be to be completely out of sight. Yeah. I appreciate the reporting. Thanks very much. The news comes a day after not only that gripping testimony, we mentioned. But brooks learning the Justice Department would not defend him in a civil lawsuit concerning the attack brought by or the the lawsuit brought by democratic congressman eric swalwell. Brooks wanted protection, saying he was acting in an official capacity when he spoke at that rally. Talking about kicking ass, taking names before the attack. The Justice Department, not only declined. It said this, referring to the claims against him. Inciting or conspiring to foment a violent attack on the united States Congress is not within the scope of employment of a representative or any federal employee. Perspective, now, from norm eisen, former counsel to House Democrats during the former President S first impeachment and a cnn legal analyst. Ambassador eisen, what do you make of the fact that Congressman Brooks i dont i dont know admitted this or says he was wearing Body Armor while, also, provoking the crowd on January 6th . And revving them up and, apparently, warned about the quote risks of those few days or was warned. Um, anderson, thanks for having me back. The new revelations that Congressman Brooks was so alarmed, that he donned Body Armor and then heavy, baggy clothes to cover it up. Illustrates the just why the Department Of Justice is refusing to immunize him, to defend him, in this lawsuit against him for inciting insurrection. Its more evidence that he knew the dangers of the situation. And he swore an oath, anderson, to defend and protect the united states. Instead, what he did was he incited an insurrection against his own government. He used those fighting words, were gonna todays the day american patriots are going to take names and kick ass. Its like he pulled the pin on the grenade, and threw that grenade, this mob of insurrectionists, down pennsylvania avenue. So, more evidence of his bad, bad intent. And thats why doj doesnt want anything to do with this. Well, also, i mean, you know, to incite a crowd like that. And then, you know, skittle off with your Body Armor. You know, its its just so irresponsible. The decision from the Department Of Justice to reject immunity from brooks. Um, can you explain what that means, really . I mean, what he they are saying he was not in an official capacity because incitement is not part of his Job Description or shouldnt be. That thats exactly right, anderson. The law, in the united states, is that if a federal employee commits Injury Or Harm to someone, in the scope of their duties, while they are doing their job, then the united states will immunize. They, actually he would be removed from the lawsuit, under the statute, the west fall act, and the united states would be replaced. But essentially, what the doj said was two things. First, this was not an official act. It was more in the nature of a political rally. And Congress Members are not immunized for political activity. And then, number two, how can a member of congress ever have, as a part of their duties, inciting a mob to attack the government . It was the opposite of his duties. So, doj has said, hey, um, were not covering you. And that quote you put up was so important because The End of it. Referring to any federal employees. I think thats a hint that its not just brooks, who theyre turning their back on. Its president trump, in his troubles, coming ahead. Hmm, interesting. House committee chairman, bennie thompson, said that subpoenas will be issued, soon. What kind of power does the committee have to, actually, get people to talk . I mean, obviously, you know, as you know well, there was a twoyear legal battle, former white House Counsel Don Mcgahn to testify about the russia investigation. Indeed, anderson. When i was impeachment cocounsel, i helped draft that mcgahn subpoena. Um, the the house does have the power to compel testimony. When you and i were kids, there was a Tv Show about the the mounties, the canadian mounties. And the motto was they always get their man. Well, update that. They always get their man or woman. The same thing with the house of representatives, but it can be delayed through court proceedings. Here, i think, its going to move faster because doj is not going to fight it. Norm eisen, appreciate it. Thanks. We should mention we invited Congressman Brooks on his program and through his office, he die dee cliented. Next, more Breaking News. The bipartisan Infrastructure Bill clears its first, big hurdle. 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So, ryan, while this vote is an important hurdle to clear, this bill is still far from the finish line. What happens, next . And what are some of the the key aspects . Yeah, you you said it very well, anderson. Theres this bill still has a long way to go before it actually becomes law. In fact, it has a long way to go just to get out of the senate. This was just a procedural Vote Today. It did enjoy the support of 17 republicans and every single democrat. So thats significant. But there is still an Amendment Process they need to go through, which could complicate things. And then, once it leaves the senate and there is a lot of confidence that the senate will, ultimately, pass the bill. It then needs to go to the house. And there are many progressive members of the house that are concerned that this bill just doesnt do enough. And they want a guarantee that that much bigger Reconciliation Package, that 3. 5 trillion human Infrastructure Bill comes, along with this bipartisan infrastructure package. The senate is beginning their process of working on that, as well. But it just goes to show that there are so many things that have to happen, before either of those two things become law. And kaitlan, what is the white House Plan to help usher the bill through the senate and the house . Well, theyre just thrilled really that they got to this point because the talks had been on the brink, so many times, of victory and of defeat, it seemed like, over the last several days. So, this test Vote Today is a big breakthrough for the White House. And they feel more confident that they are on the way to this path to actually getting this passed. But there are a lot of hurdles, still, yet to come with this. And the White House is well aware of that. They even to get it to the senate is going to be kind of a delicate dance. And so, they are focusing on that, going forward. The question of whether or not, as you noted, it gets to the house, we have House Speaker Nancy pelosi saying, today, she does plan on changing it. What changes she makes . How do senate republicans react to that . Is something, of course, the White House knows is going to be just the next challenge for them to work on. But they feel pretty good, anderson, they have even gotten to this point, given, of course, so many President S in the past have wanted to get an Infrastructure Bill passed and President Biden, today, got a little bit closer than a lot of his predecessors have. Arizonas democratic Senator Kyrsten Sinema said today she does not support the other Infrastructure Bill. How much does that complicate things . Well, it certainly had a lot of people up here nervous on the democratic side of things when day saw sinema come out and make such a bold statement, particularly on such an important day. And it could complicate things. Now, sinema did make it clear that she is going to vote for the budget resolution, which is the framework to begin the negotiations around that budget package. But that, shes uncomfortable with that Price Tag of 3. 5 trillion. And those House Progressives that we talked about, before, reacted strongly to sinema making that statement. Saying that they are much more concerned about that Reconciliation Package and, perhaps, they wont vote for the bipartisan deal, as a result. But everybody up here believes that this is just part of the longterm negotiating process. That this is Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin just finding a way to get what they want in this package. And ultimately, when push comes to shove, they will vote for it but again, it goes back to that point we made before. This is a long process and they have a long way to go before it becomes reality. Thanks very much. Still to come. Simone biless future at the tokyo games, uncertain after she drops out of a second gymnastics competition. We will speak to two people, including olympic Gold Medalist alol low ono, who understands the mental Health Burden that comes with pursuing the gold. Your mission stand up to moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. And take. It. On. With rinvoq. Rinvoq a oncedaily pill can dramatically improve symptoms. Rinvoq helps tame pain, stiffness, swelling. And for some, rinvoq can even significantly reduce ra fatigue. Thats rinvoq relief. With ra, your overactive Immune System attacks your joints. Rinvoq regulates it to help stop the attack. Rinvoq can lower your ability to fight infections, including tuberculosis. Serious infections and blood clots, sometimes fatal, have occurred as have certain cancers, including lymphoma, and tears in the stomach or intestines, and changes in lab results. Your doctor should monitor your bloodwork. Tell your doctor about any infections. 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One of the fimts executive producer, michael phelps, joins us joined us, at that time, to share his own struggles with mentalHealth Issues. Take a look. I mean, i think the biggest thing i can say is youre not alone. Um, you know, i i i felt, after, you know, talking to some of these athletes and and seeing, you know, firsthand, in 2016, how many other athletes were struggling. Um, that was an eye opener, for me. But then, i realized that i wasnt alone, and we could all Do Something, together. And help out so many others. And and, you know, i think just talking about what youre going through, you know, for me, its its, literally, been a game changer, a life changer. And tonight, were proud the Films Director could join us. Also, apolo ohno, eighttime olympic medalist, including two for Gold And Shorttrack speed skating, who also participated in the film. Apolo, obsly, theres been a lot of reaction to her withdrawing. Michael phelps said it broke his heart to see the anguish she is going through. What did you think when you heard about it . Well, i think that its very challenging to decipher what actually happens between someones two years. As we know, the mind is the greatest asset or sometimes its the worlds strongest prison. So, you know, at first glance, um, you know, you see someone, who is the ultimate performer at the highest echelons of athletic achievement. And we often like to portray them as invincible and all the ideals that we, typically, want to see from a superhero figure. And we forget that theyre human. We forget that they have bad days. And we, also, forget that we always support athletes when they win and when they are champion. And when we see them on the stage, they represent all the things that we wish we can or we want or we would like to be. And we should, also, support them when they need it most. And so, i think, were in an era where were starting to redefine what Strength And Vulnerability and Empathy And Mindset actually mean. Apolo, do you see a big change from when you were competing at at at the olympics in terms of, sort of, the way, whether its people in sports or outside, view mentalHealth Issues, emotional issues . Absolutely, i i think, you know, with the causes and with the organizations and with superstars, Around The World, being vulnerable. Showcasing their Human Side of who they are. And also, the organizations and the teams, actually, starting to take them seriously. And realize that injury doesnt always just come in the form of an Ankle Sprain or a broken leg. But its, also, internally, at the same time. Brett, you know, apolo talked about, you know, a balance. For a lot of athletes, particularly going for the olympics, there is not a lot of balance. You know, michael phelps, from the time he was a little kid, was swimming in a pool looking down at any line at the bottom of the pool, going back and forth, back and forth. Its all i did. I mean, i remember doing interviews with him years ago where he talked about, you know, he never took a day off. Christmas, he was swimming. He was swimming on his birthday. And that wonent on, you know, a his entireteenage years. You made a film about this. So you know it, from that perspective. And i know you talked to a lot of different athletes from different sports. Um, do you see this change happening . And and and where do you think it goes . Yeah. First of all, i remember when he raced michael a few years back. You were giving me too much credit to say i actually raced michael. I flailed around in a pool, while he just blew past me. But yes, thank you. There is definitely a watershed moment going on right now. When it comes to Mental Health and i think that we are seeing it, maybe, most prevalently, with these athletes. Especially, over just the last few weeks. Between naomi osaka. And now, simone. And its something michaels been talking about for a few years, now. But i am just really grateful that the conversations opening up. Because when you talk about the lack of balance that these athletes might have. I see a lot of these issues, also, relating to the rest of us. You know, i see us as living in a culture thats can feel really zerosum game, at times. You know, you lose your job. You lose your health insurance. Its scary. And so, i think these things, like, Balance And Focus and identity are something that were, all, dealing with. Not to mention, the pandemic and and a lot of other challenges. These athletes just happen to be really out front and under an even bigger Micro Sopscope than rest of us. There is a question what happens after, when sponsorships go away, along with the attention, the accolades, and also that clear determination of to accomplish this goal. And once thats passed, that transition has got to be extraordinarily difficult. Its its incredibly difficult. Um, you know, call it the hard pivot, the reinvention, the transition. The great divorce. Right . Your first, true love. Everyone can relate to this. You Do Something for what feels like to be a lifetime, a decade, 15 years, 20 years plus, where every single hour of your day was dedicated toward this one, particular moment in time. And then, when its done, you are trying to figure out and youre flailing. And you are saying, what else am i good at . What else am i passionate about . What other skills do i have . Do i fit in this world that feels like its chaotic and no longer makes sense to me . So its a real challenge, and i think there is a tremendous opportunity underlying here to embrace people and let them know that weve all had certain circumstances in our life that make us feel, maybe, perhaps, less than. Or that its never good enough. Um and now, a conversation is starting to evolve to let people know, hey, its okay that you are having these terrible situations and these emotional breakdowns. And youre human. And sometimes, thats thats going to happen. And how do we figure out how to carve a new path forward . So as an athlete transitions, that new that divorce that occurs from their previous life, as they start to figure out what else they want to do. What other personalities that they would like to explore within their own realms. How do they interact with society and produce and be collective, as a unified country, what does that look like . Its an ongoing Conversation And One that, i think, that is actually happening much more frequently than before. 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I just dont trust the government. That kind of Viewpoint Isnt confined to the center of the state. Invaccinated people theyre rapidly filling up hospital beds throughout being inoculated. Vaccine backlash. There is no evidence that the covid you shut down. No, and thats been the data. But they this social Media Post shows angry residents shouting down an expert attempting to refute misinformation about coronavirus vaccines. You dont need to yell. Ill give you the microphone. Community meetings like these are meant to boost vaccine rates. Despite the confrontation, Governor Asa Hutchinson says vaccinations are up. Weve had a 40 increase in people getting the doses. Reporter that might sound good but it still means only about 40 of the States Population is fully vaccinated. Meanwhile covid19 hospitalizations have been rising daily over the past three weeks. The last time the states had this many icus had this many Covid Patients was january. But one little Rock Hospital has never had so many covid19 patients. Arkansas childrens hospital. So, throughout the pandemic, this is the worst youve seen . This is the worst weve seen with your children, yeah, absolutely. Reporter half of the hospitals young Covid Patients are in the pediatric intensive care unit. At least two are on ventilators. When a child comes into your unit, do you question the parents and say, have you been vaccinated . We do ask. And what do you find . We find that often theyre not vaccinated. And if their child is here, does that change that Parents Mind on the vaccine . Absolutely. Weve seen that multiple instances where now they wish theyd gotten their child vaccinated. Sick children are a troubling trend, but in arkansas, covid19 is killing far more adults needlessly. Im angry that she didnt get vaccinated. And i personally feel guilty that i didnt try harder. 63yearold kim mcghim, her daughter says, loved her Life And Everyone in it, especially her grand kids. She worked out five days a week with a personal trainer. She loved to go to concerts. She loved to go out to eat. Reporter then came the fever, the soar throat, the diagnosis, the icu, the ventilator and The End. This is a photo of that moment. This is the point where i bring up and say she wasnt vaccinated. She was not. Reporter what reasons did she give . Not good ones in my opinion. Reporter her father was also unvaccinated, and thats where rachel drew the line. I broke down on his front porch one day after going to visit my mom in the icu, and i just told him, i said im not doing this again. You need to get vaccinated. I am not doing this again. I am not going through this again. Reporter he did. As for her mother, all rachel has left is a phone full of photos and videos, grief and a lot of guilt. I think ill always feel like i could have tried harder to convince her. Thats so sad. Did rachel have any advice for people dealing with the challenge of talking to a Loved One whos unvaccinated . I asked you that question, anderson, because i struggle in my own family. I have a young niece who has not been vaccinated. And she said youve got to keep up with the communication. Dont cut them off. Keep up that general pressure. But she also said they should have a serious conversation with you. Ask them do they have a will. If they dont, they should get one. Do they know what kind of funeral they want. Buried or cremated. Who is going to look after the children . It may sound like overly dramatic questions, but these are the issues that many families left behind now struggle with because their Loved One selfish and said i dont need this vaccine and left them with not only heartbreak but all the headaches and a mountain of guilt. Thank you. Appreciate it. 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We want to leave you tonight with an Answer Weve been trying to get on the show whether republican Congressman Andrew Clyde who regarded the riot as a tourist visit. A member of the Committee Jamie Raskin got an answer during a separate hearing. This time the Georgia Congressman couldnt Walk Away without answering. I want to ask you this. They were asked the question by several of our colleagues, including ms. Cheney, about statements that you made saying that the January 6th violent insurrection against congress was akin to a normal tourist visit. And those officers said they werent tourists, they were terrorists. Do you stand by your statement that they were tourists . I would like you to quote my exact statement. Not your interpretation of my statement. Okay. Watching the Tv Footage of those who entered the capitol and walked through Statuary Hall Show People in an orderly fashion staying between the