Ep 9. Sun, Feb 28, 2021

Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace is a weekly political affair that promises a well-rounded discussion on hot topics of the week. Season 2021, episode 9 aired on Sunday, February 28, 2021, and featured a panel of guests weighing in on the latest events.

The episode kicked off with Chris Wallace sitting down with the Senate’s most influential member, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.). Wallace prodded Manchin to divulge his thoughts on President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, which was fiercely debated in the Senate that very day. Being the moderate Democrat he is, Manchin has been a swing vote in the Biden reform agenda, and his views on the bill’s minimum wage increase was of particular interest at this point in time.

Subsequently, Wallace was joined by Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), Chair of the House Republican Conference. Cheney has been making headlines as the lone Republican member of Congress who backed former President Donald Trump's impeachment over the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol. In this segment, Wallace grilled Cheney on her tenuous position within the GOP and whether the Republican Party is still the party of Trump. Cheney’s comments revealed a deep divide in the party, with many Republican officials siding with Trump's version of events.

The panel discussion then commenced, featuring National Review Editor Rich Lowry, Mo Elleithee, executive director of Georgetown University’s Institute of Politics and Public Service, former Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota, and Fox News White House correspondent Kristin Fisher. The panelists dissected topics ranging from the COVID-19 relief bill, the reopening of schools amidst the pandemic, and the recent crisis in Texas that left millions without power during a deadly cold snap. As ever, there was plenty of debate and opinions on whether the bill is too costly, who’s to blame for Texas's energy failure, and the effectiveness of local and national vaccination efforts.

Finally, Wallace spoke to the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci. The medical expert addressed the nation's current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, the effectiveness of the vaccines, and the recent increase in new cases. Dr. Fauci has served under several United States presidents and is highly respected in his field, his appearance promised to be insightful.

Overall, Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace season 2021 episode 9 was yet another thought-provoking and informative weekly news roundup. The show found the perfect balance between dissecting current affairs and presenting a range of viewpoints and opinions. From the moderate views of Sen. Joe Manchin to the more controversial ones of Rep. Liz Cheney and Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci, the show delivered conversations that both sides of politics can appreciate. The panel discussion and its mix of conflicting perspectives kept things lively, ensuring viewers are left with plenty to ruminate over upon the show's conclusion.