So i have a product i can promote and kind of just tweak it to my personality, essentially. And now im hungry. That was nbcs dasha burns reporting. Well, it is the top of the hour and it is very good to be with you tonight. New covid cases are spiking in florida. Today was another Record Day for hospitalizations, the sixth Record Day in a row. Governor Ron Desantis is blamed for the spike lies elsewhere. Well discuss that with our Saturday Night panel. The answer is, the permanent successor to Alex Trebek, but they cant say correct response . Jeopardy s Executive Producer is reportedly on track to be the new host. Who is Mike Richards . And how are fans of the show reacting . Plus, so much for the Friendly Skies. A recent viral video shows Flight Attendants restraining a man with Duct Tape. Could new faa Rules Cut down on problematic passengers . And the future of our friendships. If it seems like were more distant than ever these days, its not your imagination. But changing one of ame
Getting them . This is American Voices. First it was vaccines being politicized. And now it is masks being politicized. Masks, which are one of the greatest and only weapons we have against covid and the Delta Variant. The resistance, largely Red State republicans, which lead states where hospitalizations and deaths are rising, with kids soon heading back to school. Think about that when you hear these numbers. In florida, cases are up nearly 100 . Texas, well over 200 . Arkansas, up 68 . Which is alarming given the state is not as densely populated as others. So parents, just weeks before the fall semester, have clear reason to worry. Not only are School Districts legally restricted to mandate masks in classrooms, but this Delta Variant is hitting Young Americans hard. Nbc news reports doctors are seeing more and more sick kids hospitalized. One doctor telling us, quote, ive never seen anything like it. Were seeing children fall ill that we just simply didnt see in the first year of t
Politicized. And now it is masks being politicized. Masks, which are one of the greatest and only weapons we have against covid and the Delta Variant. The resistance, largely redstate republicans, which led states where cases, hospitalizations, deaths are rising. With kids just weeks from heading back to school. So far there are eight states with laws banning Mask Mandates. Think about that when you hear these numbers. In florida cases are up nearly 100 . Texas, well over 200 . Arkansas, up 68 . Which is alarming given the state is not as densely populated as others. So parents just weeks before the Fall Semester have clear reason to worry. Not only are School Districts legally restricted to mandate masks in classrooms, but this Delta Variant is hitting Young Americans hard. Nbc news reports doctors are seeing more and more sick kids hospitalized. One doctor telling us, quote, ive never seen anything like it. Were seeing children fall ill that we just simply didnt see in the first year
But the timing of a final vote remains up in the air. Heres Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer earlier today. We can get this done the easy way or the hard way. Its in either case the senate will stay in session until we finish our work. Its up to my republican colleagues how long it takes. Vice president Kamala Harris was seen on Capitol Hill Today talking to senators about Voting Rights and support for that Infrastructure Bill. So what is at stake for the american people in much need of Infrastructure Investment . The bill includes 550 Billion in spending for bridges, roads, public transportation, broadband and more. Joining us now to discuss the action on The Hill tyler pedro, white House Reporter to the washington post, Daniel Strauss senior political reporter for The Guardian and democratic strategist juanita toliver. Weve been watching it for weeks and does feel like we are finally close to seeing Some movement. What do we expect next from the senate . Its a question of when th