If we learned one thing throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that the "experts" in charge of handling public health and infectious diseases did not live up to pre-pandemic expectations. The widespread assumption, particularly among media outlets whose job it was to hold powerful people accountable, was that these "experts" were unassailable and nearly infallible. Whatever they said must be listened to, obeyed, without question or hesitation, because they said it.  That’s why, when they contradicted themselves, give inexplicable advice, or were proven wrong, the media refused to criticize them or point out their failings. Anthony Fauci went on "60 Minutes" and said that there were scientific reasons why masks don’t work. Then, a few weeks later and with no new science, said everyone should wear masks immediately. When asked about the contradiction, he came up with one of the worst explanations imaginable: that he lied about masks on "60 Minutes" in order to protect supply for healthcare workers.…