Political Extremism on the Right

The transcript discusses the political motivations behind some Republicans allegedly rooting for COVID-19 to return, as it could politically benefit them by punishing Biden. It highlights the weaponization of issues in politics, including the pandemic, and the controversy surrounding Republicans who supported an infrastructure bill, facing backlash for aiding Biden. The discussion also touches on political extremes and opportunism, particularly on the right, and concludes with information on where to watch the full episode.

What does the speaker imply should be the focus of national efforts regarding the virus?

In what way does the speaker suggest that politics has become extreme?