Hantavirus Ship Nears Port & Can Pratt Win Over LA? | 5.8.26
5/8/202618 min
A cruise ship with an already fatal disease outbreak is en route to the Canary Islands, Spencer Pratt's mayoral debate performance turns his long-shot candidacy into a national story, and new research suggests the next generation of men is more religious and more conservative than the last. Reporting from Cabot Phillips and Megan Basham. Plus, we speak with Dr. William Schaffner. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.
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John Bickley· Host0:30
[upbeat music] A deadly virus outbreak on a cruise ship leaves three people dead and more than 100 stranded.
William Schaffner· Guest0:39
Hantavirus has a high fatality rate. Up to 30% of people who acquire this infection can die.
Georgia Howe· Host0:46
We speak to an expert about the hantavirus and why he says this is not the next COVID.
John Bickley· Host0:52
I'm Daily Wire Executive Editor John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Friday, May 8th, this is Morning Wire.
Georgia Howe· Host0:58
[upbeat music] Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt hits the national political map with a stellar debate performance. What's been so effective about his unorthodox campaign?
William Schaffner· Guest1:13
They don't have to live in the mess they've created where you live.
John Bickley· Host1:18
And are we seeing a rise in religion and conservatism in young men?
Georgia Howe· Host1:22
Thanks for waking up with Morning Wire. Stay tuned, we have the news you need to know. [upbeat music] We all know we're