Ep 6. 2/28: Fauci, Noem, McDaniel, Kinzinger, Beshear, Gottlieb
- February 28, 2021
On the sixth episode of season 67 of Face The Nation, aired on February 28, 2021, the show featured an extensive discussion with Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, about the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines and the reopening of schools.
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel also joined the panel discussion to talk about the future of the GOP and the ongoing division within the party over former President Donald Trump's role. Representative Adam Kinzinger, a frequent critic of Trump, also voiced his concerns about the direction of the party and the need for unity moving forward.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem appeared on the show to talk about her state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and her stance on vaccine distribution. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear also joined the panel discussion to talk about the challenges faced in his state during the pandemic, including vaccine distribution and economic recovery.
Additionally, the show included an interview with former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb about the latest updates on the pandemic and the effectiveness of current vaccines against new variants of the virus.
The diverse set of guests brought a broad range of perspectives and expertise to the show, ultimately providing viewers with a better understanding of the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts on politics and society.
