Month: March 2020

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - BREAKDOWN: Can Open Source Networks Address Medical Shortages? Feat. Bruce Fenton

In his daily Coronavirus press briefing today, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said “our main scramble now is ventilators.” The state anticipates that within 45 days, it could need 37,000 ventilators. It currently has 3000. 

Bruce Fenton was one of the early crypto community canaries in the coal mine warning of the impending threat of Coronavirus. As the world has caught up to the warning, he has shifted his attention to helping coordinate an open source network that is trying to address that exact problem. 

On this episode of The Breakdown, Bruce joins to discuss:

  • Where the US is in its awareness cycle 
  • Why bitcoiners are worried about the long-term economic ramifications of massive stimulus
  • What a voluntarist alternative to government intervention might look like
  • How an open source network is trying to solve the ventilator shortage 
  • What regular people can do to contribute to the fight against Coronavirus

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The Intelligence from The Economist - Drawbridges up: lockdowns and covid-19

Borders are closing; suggestions to stay home are becoming mandates. We examine how the national responses to covid-19 have varied, and how they may be converging. In America, Joe Biden cemented his lead in the race for Democrats’ presidential contender. But the bigger question is how the pandemic will affect elections. And Japan’s government fights to protect the country’s famed Wagyu beef. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/radiooffer


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Short Wave - Coronavirus Can Live On Surfaces For Days. What That Really Means

It actually behaves much like other viruses in that regard. NPR health correspondent Allison Aubrey has more on what we know, what we don't, and tips on how to keep surfaces clean. More from her reporting is here. Following all of NPR's coverage of the coronavirus pandemic here.

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The NewsWorthy - Billions in Bailouts, Biden Sweeps & Brady Switches Teams- Wednesday, March 18th, 2020

We’ll explain how local and federal governments are considering all means to fight the virus and its economic fallout, from city lockdowns to sending Americans checks.

Plus: Biden does it again, Tom Brady’s big announcement, and how people and businesses everywhere are helping out.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...

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Sources:

Lockdowns & Closures: The Hill, Las Vegas Review Journal, Fox News, STAT News

Medical Supplies & Testing Shortage: NBC News, NYT, WaPo, NPR

Cases, Deaths, & CDC Guidance: Johns Hopkins, CDC

Stimulus Proposal: NYT, CNBC

Stock Market Recovers: AP, WaPo

Tax Deadline Delayed: Vox, CNBC

3 States Primary Results: USA Today, FOX News

Tom Brady Changing Teams: ESPN, NFL Network, FOX Sports, CBS Sports

Brooklyn Nets Players Test Positive: NBC News, CBS Sports

French Open Postponed: ABC News, Sports Illustrated

Movie Delays/Theater Closing: CNN, CNN, AP

Fox Buying Tubi TV: WSJ, THR

Red Cross Donations: Red Cross, ABC News

Facebook Employee Bonuses: The Verge, NBC News, The Information

Distillery Making Sanitizer: TechCrunch, ABC News

Billionaire Donations: CNN, Cnet

Work Wednesday: Working Remotely: CNBC

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The Daily Signal - A Doctor’s Answers to All Your Questions About COVID-19

Today we’re interviewing Kevin Pham, a doctor and a contributor to The Daily Signal, about COVID-19. How real is this threat? How is it like and unlike seasonal flu and the swine flu? When do you need to call a doctor if you have symptoms? How soon can we expect a vaccine, and how likely is it that our hospitals run out of beds and ventilators? Is there any hope for better treatments? Dr. Pham answers all these questions and more. 


We also cover these stories:

  • President Trump says he won't stop referring to the Chinese origins of the coronavirus.
  • The Trump administration announces financial assistance for Americans.
  • More states shut down businesses.


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The Gist - Halt the Vote?

On the Gist, the election mess in Ohio.

In the interview, Richard Hasen, legal expert and professor at the UC Irvine School of Law, is here to discuss closing the polls in Ohio, the legal implications of how that decision was made, and why we need emergency plans in place for elections. Hasen’s new book is Election Meltdown.

In the spiel, desperate times call for desperate compliments.

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