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What’s up, everybody! Here are JETLAG RADIO 224 & BENKYO RADIO 224.

It is good to know that there is a vaccine that Pfizer and Biontech are working on. This is extremely good to hear because it has been extremely stressful since March 2020. Dr. Fauci reminded us that until the vaccine is fully ready and implemented and given to millions of Americans, it is imperative to understand that do not take life for granted. This does mean the sad news of more than likely canceling big gatherings for Thanksgiving. It’s just not worth it. Let’s skip 1 thanksgiving, and have the next ones for future decades when things calm down.

People are still petrified of the current state of affairs. It is our job as leaders to keep them sane because we still have two more months of this infuriating Trump Show. Biden overwhelmingly won, and Trump has yet to concede. I’m pretty upset, because Trump not conceding, as John Kelly put it, “putting National Security” in jeopardy. Many are afraid to speak out because then they’re not getting paid and lose their jobs. Well, I haven’t gotten paid in a really long time, even though I am more than qualified, so I don’t mind speaking out my mind. It is really important.

Let’s keep each other shoulder-to-shoulder (metaphorically since we have to social-distance), but we MUST stand strong. Biden will take office in 67 days.

Until next time!