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Infectious disease expert, anthony fauci, was asked about what our priorities should be as a nation, whether it should be trying to tamp down the number of infections to try and stop the disease from spreading, or if weve entered a new phase of this pandemic where we as a society learn to live with the virus with as little illness, death, and social disruption as possible. at what point do we cross that threshold? are we there already? joining us now is dr. anthony fauci, the nations top infecti...

As possible. at what point, do we cross that threshold. are we there already? joining us now is doctor anthony fauci, the nations top infectious disease doctor, director of the national institute of virology and infectious diseases at the nih. doctor fauci, i know you are one of the busiest scientists in the country right now. it is an honor to have you. to help us understand. i know a lot of people have a lot of questions. there has been plenty of criticism on the new cdc guidance from some pub...

0 now, the white house repeatedly has warned russia over the last few weeks that a russian invasion of ukraine would have severe, severe diplomatic and economic consequences. what did administration official told politicaltratio official told politica will come in the midst of a, quote, moment of crisis between the two nations. well have a lot more on that coming up later in the show.ha but we start tonight with a moment of crisis of our own right here at home.a take a look at this map. this i...

Its coming down. its coming down south africa and the uk, theres risk either way. the other problem is since we have such a completed public health system, public health agents you heard from the superintendent, how do i do the test, were asking school superintendent principles to get a doctoral degree in epidemiology and thats unfair balancing all of this testing requirements are all of the management of an epidemic on the backs of people who have background in education not public health and k...

Rough week in general for the white house, particularly with the collapse of build back better unexpectedly on the news last sunday. but the omicron virus and the testing requirements that it calls for are something the white house has been on the curve. >> one thing biden promised as a candidate last year for office was he was going to tackle covid and help us get through this pandemic. now, through faults of his own or no fault of his own, were not there a year later. we seem to be back to ste...

That >> with, that lets bring in our lead off guest on this thursday night, peter baker is the -- donna edwards, a former democratic member of congress, now washington post, columnist and barbara mcquade, a federal prosecutor and former united states process -- she worked for the department of justice, during the biden transition. shes a professor with the university of -- she host the podcast, sisters in, law along with kimberly atkins, and joyce vance, -- good evening to all of you. peter bake...

For us with those systems moving over. i apologize. i didnt realize that graphic was there. and then you can see the above-average heat is going to be here across the center portion of the country. so, yeah, weve got a couple of areas where there will be travel delays. mainly the west coast, the great lakes and new england. but then the majority of the east coast in the days to come will just be seeing tranquil above-average heat. notice across the plains we could see by christmas eve and christ...

Having. i would note 94% if not higher of amtrak employees are vaccinated. we know that 60% of businesses if not higher at this point have put in place vaccine requirements or testing requirements because they know its effective for the economy and creates a safe workplace. were welcoming the six circuits decision and we feel it will create more certainty for the economy and this is not a time for organizations to be backing away from the requirements. >> you dont feel this is a back and forth? ...

We also know that 60% of businesses, if not higher at this point, have nut place -- have in place. we feel the vaccination or testing rules will create more certainty for the economy, and we dont feel this is a time for organizations to be backing away from these requirements. >> do you feel the customers are getting whiplash. were putting in place restrictions and requirements, testing requirements, that its an indication that this creates certainty in the workplace, ensures there is a healthy ...

Into the new year. in a moment well speak to iain watson in westminster. but first to our transport correspondent katy austin. and france has this morning announced tough new measures for travellers from the uk. yes, thats right. these will come into effect from midnight on saturday, thats iip into effect from midnight on saturday, thats lip and in the uk. anybody travelling from the uk to france will have to have shown proof of a negative covid—i9 test taken within 2a hours of departure and o...