Chikungunya Outbreak Sparks Global Concern plus Mark Levin joins us to discuss ‘On Power’ his Latest Book episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 7, 2025 · 32 MIN

Chikungunya Outbreak Sparks Global Concern plus Mark Levin joins us to discuss ‘On Power’ his Latest Book

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🦟 1. Chikungunya Outbreak in China Main Focus: The CDC has issued a Level 2 travel warning due to a chikungunya virus outbreak in Guangdong province, China, with over 7,000 confirmed cases and spread to Hong Kong. Symptoms: Fever, joint pain, headaches, rash, and in rare cases, death—especially among infants, elderly, and those with preexisting conditions. Containment Measures in China: Use of drones, mosquito-eating fish, fines for stagnant water, mandatory insect repellent, and hospital isolation under mosquito netting. Tone: Skeptical of Chinese transparency, drawing parallels to COVID-19 and questioning whether the full truth is being disclosed. 🏛️ 2. Texas Political Crisis Governor Greg Abbott's Lawsuit: Filed against Democratic lawmakers who fled Texas to block a redistricting bill, accusing them of dereliction of duty. Legal Action: Abbott is invoking the Texas Constitution and Attorney General Ken Paxton’s support to potentially remove legislators from office. Democratic Response: Chairman Wu defends the move as a constitutional stand, not abandonment. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker: Defends the Texas Democrats and opposes any attempt to arrest them in Illinois. Tone: Strongly supportive of Abbott’s actions and critical of Democratic lawmakers. 📚 3. Interview with Mark Levin Topic: Levin’s new book On Power, which explores the nature of power, its historical use, and its impact on liberty. Themes: The struggle between positive and negative uses of power. Concerns about Marxism, Islamism, and indoctrination in education. The erosion of American values and the rise of authoritarianism disguised as democracy. Tone: Deeply ideological, promoting conservative values and warning against perceived threats to American liberty. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. Thanks for Listening #seanhannity #hannity #marklevin #levin #charliekirk #megynkelly #tucker #tuckercarlson #glennbeck #benshapiro #shapiro #trump #sexton #bucksexton#rushlimbaugh #limbaugh #whitehouse #senate #congress #thehouse #democrats#republicans #conservative #senator #congressman #congressmen #congresswoman #capitol #president #vicepresident #POTUS #presidentoftheunitedstatesofamerica#SCOTUS #Supremecourt #DonaldTrump #PresidentDonaldTrump #DT #TedCruz #Benferguson #VerdictSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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🦟 1. Chikungunya Outbreak in China Main Focus: The CDC has issued a Level 2 travel warning due to a chikungunya virus outbreak in Guangdong province, China, with over 7,000 confirmed cases and spread to Hong Kong. Symptoms: Fever, joint pain,...

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