“Ebola is a very scary disease with horrifying symptoms, but it poses very little risk to the US.

Despite that, the conversation surrounding the disease has become exceptionally heated in recent days. Republicans have accused the Obama administration of mishandling the outbreak. Democrats have blamed the disease’s spread on Republican-backed budget cuts. Politicians from both parties have called for a travel ban for flights in and out of Ebola-stricken countries. Media outlets have run stories that suggest, with little scientific basis, the disease could go airborne. The public is also calling on the government to do more.

On Wednesday, Fox News’ Shepard Smith said everyone needs to calm down.”* The Young Turks hosts Ana Kasparian and John Iadarola (TYT University) break it down.

*Read more here from German Lopez / Vox:
http://www.vox.com/xpress/2014/10/15/6984867/ebola-shep-smith-fox-news

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Jon Stewart, White Privilege, Ban Travel, Ebola, Fox News & Florida Debate – The Young Turks 10/16/2014 News & Politics
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