Event, has been named one of time magazine a 100 most influential people. Emergency physician, and analyst in a post columnist. Many attending Todays Event at the Health Commissioner. Shes been a commanding voice in the fight against covid and 19. Her new book, lifeline adopted journey in the fight is called captivating, inspiring, and brave party can purchase that book there are friends at the bookshop. Tonight, as in conversation with a host of Midday W Rpr tom hall. It is my Pleasure And Honor to welcome Doctor And Tom hall. Thank you, welcome everybody its great to have you all here. Welcome to you as well and congratulation on this really, really great book. Im glad it has been received as well as it is being received all over the country, welcome for. Thank you very much can i also add my thanks to you for monitoring this conversation. You have been very kind to have me on your program the outstanding program i love and listen to all the time middays on w ipr. Im also really thri
Book there are friends at the bookshop. Tonight, as in conversation with a host of Midday W Rpr tom hall. It is my Pleasure And Honor to welcome Doctor And Tom hall. Thank you, welcome everybody its great to have you all here. Welcome to you as well and congratulation on this really, really great book. Im glad it has been received as well as it is being received all over the country, welcome for. Thank you very much can i also add my thanks to you for monitoring this conversation. You have been very kind to have me on your program the outstanding program i love and listen to all the time middays on w ipr. Im also really thrilled to be coming together. I am sorry its a virtual even though im sitting in my home in baltimore. Coming together of my favorite people in baltimore, thank you and of course the library, all of you have done incredible work. I am so pleased to partner with you, to continue to partner with you as you were incredible partner when i was in michigan as well but. It i
States down south are still without power. And it could be for weeks before that power is restored. The storm left a trail of destruction in louisiana and mississippi, and now comes the scorching heat with no power. Temperatures could hit 103 degrees today. Overnight, two people were killed when floods washed out a major roadway between mississippi and louisiana. First, afghanistan, the challenges still ahead, and the legacy of what has been left behind. Joining me now is pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby. Thanks so much for being with us. You know, im cognizant of the fact that you spent your life in public service, a big chunk of it in the military. Whats it like for you to wake up this morning and after 20 years, for the first time in 20 years, to have no u. S. Troops in afghanistan . Yeah, i think were all still processing that, john, to be honest with you. It is something that for two decades weve all been connected to, without question. And i think its going to take time for ev
Just look at this video here on your screen. Flooding is wide spread. And some areas could see up to 20 inches of rain. More than 700,000 homes and businesses are now without power. And that number is sure to climb. Officials say it could take weeks to fully restore power. Now within the next hour or two, New Orleans will be seeing its highest winds and heaviest rain. The Levee System was vastly upgraded after katrina and holding as of now. South of The City, the Rainfall And Storm surge have pushed water over our levee in Plaquemines Parish. A Flash Flood Emergency is in effect. I spoke to a critical Care Doctor in Baton Rouge bracing for the worst. We would be able to be the most significant event of our lifetime. We currently have a full hospital, but were the regional medical center and so we are essentially acting that role. We have over 700 providers in the hospital. 50 of those are physicians. 400 are nurses. 300 are nonclinical. Were split into two staffs. We will do one shift
At least one person has died after a tree fell. Ida was a category 4 when it made lAndfall with winds that reached 150 miles per hour. Louisianas governor said its one of the strongest storms to make lAndfall in modern times. The entire City Of New Orleans is now in darkness. People in some areas have reported Flood Waters reaching up to their chest, pleading for rescue. More than A Million customers are without power across the state. People who evacuated are staying in shelters. Louisianas governor estimates several dozen decided to ride it out in place. Were better prepared now in terms of our protection system. But when you have Mother Nature Throw at you a storm this strong with the surge, the wind, the rabe that were talking about with Hurricane Ida, theres going to be devastating impact. And we have to do everything we can to save lives in the immediate response, And well get to the Property Repairs later. But i can tell you for several days, were going to be engaged in Search A