CNN/MSNBC reported the "anti-masker" issue, but so did practically everybody else. For fans of his stand up, cameos, and the Monday Morning Podcast. Which makes sense because it's news and the "anti-masker"/"anti-science"/"anti-expert" attitude is holding us back from stopping the spread of the virus, while almost every other country has managed to contain it. He's just trying not to piss off the Republicans in his fanbase more than he already has. So now it's no longer about preventing spread of a disease, he made the issue all about himself. He’s pretty up front about the fact that he doesn’t really follow any coverage of it, so it at least makes sense that he hasn’t seen that the left isn’t politicizing it to nearly the same degree. Well, he shouldn’t have fucked it to death then. The banter is indicative of a real friendship. Again, I am genuinely asking in order to understand what Bill means, I do want to see his point of view. Bill and Bert prattle about learning how to swim, candy bars, and getting beat up at an amusement park. 17 votes, 11 comments. https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-americans-wearing-masks-show-disapproval-not-as-preventive-measure-2020-6, https://www.newsweek.com/republican-support-wearing-masks-leaps-58-after-trump-wears-one-public-first-time-1520043. During that time, and even before that, Fox News and Trump were downplaying the virus (and have continued to do so). TLDR: Is Bill's problem that CNN/MSNBC reported and was critical of Trump for downplaying the virus and mask wearing? I'm not playing dumb, I want to understand his viewpoint. Bill Burr and Bert Kreischer come together to give their always honest opinions on life and comedy in the amount of time it takes to smoke a cigar. As the virus spread through the states, Trump was being criticized for continuing to downplay the virus and for not acting to combat the spread of the virus, so he and his supporters took all mention of preventative measures as an attack on Trump. In fact, the WHO may still only recommend them in very specific situations like if distancing can’t be maintained, but I haven’t checked in a month or two. I think 24 hour profit news and social media have gotten us into a horrible place where we all live in realities disconnected from each other. Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee present BAD FRIENDS. This gets me to my main point about anti-maskers: they have no idea how science works, and because of this they’re incapable of modifying their beliefs and behaviors. Bill and Bert prattle with Anthony Pompliano about the fundamentals of currency, bank fugazi, and Bitcoin. Something went wrong while submitting the form. New episodes every Monday! This was widely reported. It could also be that they didn’t want to make hard recommendations until the science was firmly settled, and I believe at the time that even though we all knew it was likely that masks could help prevent spread it was not an open and shut case scientifically. I think you’ve left out a key piece of info that a lot of the anti-maskers I know, some of whom aren’t hardcore Trumpers but also don’t dislike him, are hung up on: the CDC and the WHO originally did not recommend masks. Bill and Bert prattle about elective procedures, learning from gold diggers, and a call to Bobby Kelly. Videos Podcasts Comedians. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. 64.5k members in the BillBurr community. feel bad for Burt, that dog thing has to suck. Here is a link to an article that details the report I mentioned: https://www.newsweek.com/republican-support-wearing-masks-leaps-58-after-trump-wears-one-public-first-time-1520043. Your submission has been received! I'm really confused about where Bill is coming from on mask wearing and social distancing being politicized by both sides. Bill and Bert prattle about learning how to swim, candy bars, and getting beat up at an amusement park. The Bill Bert Podcast Episode 24. They don’t get that things change or are riddled with questions, especially at the beginning. For the record, I hate all 24 hour cable news "infotainment". ‎Show The Bill Bert Podcast, Ep The Bill Bert Podcast | Episode 24 - Jul 29, 2020 I know this is a long comment but I want to wrap with a report that Republican support of mask wearing rose to ~58% after Trump wore one.