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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
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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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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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.
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
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
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
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.
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