Steve discusses how emerging data about the Omicron variant indicates that it will be the final, definitive verdict on whether the West's COVID-19 response has made matters worse (or not). Then, Pop Culture Tuesday is more of Steve's thoughts about his set visit to the production of "Nefarious." Finally, Fake News or Not reads dozens of citations showing the ineffectiveness of COVID-19 mandates.

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