CNN Doc Slams Times Square ‘Superspreader,’ But Hosts Promote CNN Special There

CNN Cognitive dissonance on steroids – with a boost shot of hypocrisy

Imagine this. It’s 7 a.m. Day of the New brought on CNN medical analyst  Dr. Jonathan Reiner who called the Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration a potential “superspreader”Event that is “completely unnecessary” “Unwise” Reiner called Omicron “the most contagious pathogen that any of us have ever seen,” estimating the true number of daily infections at 1,000,000.

John Avlon was the co-host and said that the definition of Omicron being “the most contagious disease agent” was incorrect.sobering.” And he and co-host Kaitlan Collins each reacted with “WowAccording to the doctor’s estimation of 1 million infections per day.

However, the next hour will be Day of the New The promo included a lengthy, exhilarating advertisement for. . . CNN’s Times Square New Years Eve Special! CNN entertainment correspondent Chloe Melas could not contain her excitement as she praised the event with all of its celebrities guests hosted by Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen. Avlon Collins was also there in a raucous enthusiasm.

Melas exclaimed, “It’s going to be a great night!” jaw-dropping, surprise after surprise. Andy and Anderson will, naturally, like to drink tea. This is going to be a lot of fun!”

Yes, you can come to all of the superspreader events, in person and via TV. Thousands of people will also be contributing to the mass-adjusted infection rate of one million per day. Watch all the fun starting live at 8 PM on CNN!

Compare and contrast the screencaps of the CNN doc’s grim visage at the prospect of the Times Square superspreader event, with the giddy face of the CNN entertainment reporter touting the network Times Square special.

CNN extolled Times Square New Year’s Day, while a CNN doctor said that the event could be a “superspreader”. This was despite being told by a CNN doctor. The CNN event was sponsored partly by Farmers Insurance, VRBO and Consumer Cellular.

You can find the transcription here.

CNN
Day of the New
12/31/21
7:05 am ET 

KAITLAN COLLINS [7 am hour]: Dr. Jonathan Reiner is a CNN medical analyst, and he’s also a professor at George Washington University in medicine and surgery. Polo was just talking about the topic, Dr. Reiner. tonight’s [Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration]What do you think it will look like? Which is your opinion?

JONATHAN REINEREvent that could be considered a superspreader, but completely unneeded. It’s almost like we have hit the iceberg. There are many people that just want to see the band continue playing. 

It’s all just a dream. When we are facing a lot of challenges, having a massive party is a good idea. This is the most deadly pathogen we have ever witnessed.It seems It is foolish.

JOHN AVLON – The most deadly pathogen we have ever seen. It is a sobering statement.

REINER: Yeah. The USA had 600,000. To continue my Titanic analogy, that’s only the tip of an iceberg. As so many are currently being tested at home and not being reported, it is a problem. So, I believe It is estimated that one million people contract the virus every day.

COLLINS: Wow! Wow! This is the place you believe the number is.

REINER : It’s almost certain.

AVLON: Wow.

CNN PROMO [8 am hour]CNN New Year’s Eve Live Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen. Tonight at 8 p.m.

COLLINS: We are currently taking a live view of Times Square as we prepare to say goodbye to 2021, and welcome in 2022. Our special live coverage will begin tonight at 8 PM Eastern. Anderson Cooper will be back as co-hosts of CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live with Andy Cohen. Chloe Melas, our Times Square correspondent will join us tonight to discuss what we can expect. What will it look like tonight, Chloe?

CHLOE MELAS Oh my goodness! Hey! Hey!Times Square is just hours from our home, so we have the opportunity to allow people into their spots. There are a lot of stars tonight, so make sure you watch. Katy Perry will be there! There are many more celebrities like David Arquette, Patti Labelle and Duran Duran. This list could go on. There are many other things. There are some surprises guests that I can’t wait to share with you.You have to wait.

AVLON: Aha!

MELAS: The night will be, I tell you. jaw-dropping, surprise after surprise. Andy and Anderson are going to enjoy some tea, drink some wine. This is going to be a lot of fun.

AVLON – All right Chloe. You have everything I need. We are so grateful. Times Square: Jaw dropping and ball droppingHave a happy new year! Anderson and Andy will be live on CNN’s New Year’s Eve! It all starts tonight at 8:01 p.m. here on CNN