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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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - The UFO over Montreal

In the foggy, early evening of November 7th, 1990, two people at a Montreal hotel noticed something bizarre in the sky. Soon, multiple people in the hotel had gathered on a rooftop terrace to observe a genuine UFO -- and, soon after that, people across the city began reporting the object (if it was an object). In the almost three decades after this sighting, numerous witnesses, experts, fringe researchers and skeptics have attempted to explain exactly what was hovering over the sky for hours that evening. Join the guys as they delve into the case.

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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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What Next - What Next | Daily News and Analysis – How Long This Could Last

As the novel coronavirus spreads sickness and anxiety around the U.S., it’s tempting to point fingers at government agencies that seemed wholly unequipped for the crisis. And, to be clear, Washington was not prepared. But here’s what decision makers can be doing right now to figure out what comes next.  

Guest: Beth Cameron, vice president for global biological policy and programs at the Nuclear Threat Initiative.


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The Best One Yet - 🧻 “Toilet Paper hates your hoarding” — Who wants to buy Lyft? $1 Trillion stimulus bill. TP’s front-loaded demand drama.

Lyft is worth 1 Lyft, but 1 Lyft is now worth less than $6B, so we’re wondering who may buy it (the whole company). Toilet paper sales have surged for Kimberly Clark, but the front-loaded demand now may not help its future sales. And the latest update in the government’s COVID-19 response is a nearly $1 Trillion stimulus package that completes a policy trifecta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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What Next | Daily News and Analysis - How Long This Could Last

As the novel coronavirus spreads sickness and anxiety around the U.S., it’s tempting to point fingers at government agencies that seemed wholly unequipped for the crisis. And, to be clear, Washington was not prepared. But here’s what decision makers can be doing right now to figure out what comes next.  

Guest: Beth Cameron, vice president for global biological policy and programs at the Nuclear Threat Initiative.


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What A Day - If You Have A Stalled Economy And Need Cash Now

Yesterday, three states voted in the first post-pandemic-declaration elections of the presidential primary, and former Vice President Joe Biden won in all three. 

Plus, we interview Democratic Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon about switching to vote by mail as the primaries continue. 

And, Several Democratic Senators have been calling for direct cash payments for all Americans under a certain income level.

And in headlines: Tom Brady leaves the Patriots, Duncan Hunter sentenced, and Big Brother’s german cast finds out about coronavirus.

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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. 

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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