my private podcast channel
The covid-19 pandemic has caused the country’s first GDP dip in more than four decades. What struggles still lie ahead for the world’s second-largest economy? Decisive action to help the homeless amid the crisis offers hope for what comes after it. And a look back at the life of Joseph Lowery, a firebrand preacher and rhyming civil-rights activist.
For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/radiooffer
Before the U.S. can start opening back up, states will need to put systems in place for “contact tracing,” or meticulous tracking of the disease within communities. South Korea’s extensive tracing program has all but eliminated the spread of the virus within its borders. What will it take for the U.S. to do the same?
Guests: Raphael Rashid, a freelance journalist, and Dr. Mike Reid, professor at University of California, San Francisco
Host
Henry Grabar
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Trump administration is now saying what everyone else knew all along: it’s up to the states to determine how and when they begin easing out of lockdowns. The CDC is going to hire hundreds of people to ramp up efforts at contact tracing. And the White House is hoping to get 5 million people tested for coronavirus by the end of the month.
Around the world, fears around COVID-19 have exacerbated bigotry. We discuss how this is manifesting in China, where the government is suggesting that foreign visitors are the main risk to the health of Chinese citizens.
And we're joined by comedian and writer Caroline Goldfarb for headlines: Fashion Nova’s bad text, Keystone XL pipeline hits a setback, and Cory Booker’s quarantine binge-watch.
The news to know for Friday, April 17th, 2020!
What to know today about President Trump’s three-phase road map to reopen the economy, and the key things states will be looking for to start the process.
Also, we'll explain a new study about what might make even younger people more at-risk for severe COVID-19.
Plus, how Instagram is supporting small businesses, Lady Gaga’s live-streamed event, and how a $1,200 donation goal turned into $16 million.
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 or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today.
This episode is brought to you by www.Rothys.com/newsworthy and www.MagicSpoon.com/newsworthy
Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider
Sources:
White House Reopening Guidelines: ABC News, FOX News
Widespread Testing: NBC News
CDC Contact Tracing: NY Times
Latest Unemployment Numbers: CNBC, AP
Small Businesses Program Out of Money: WSJ, NY Times, CBS News
Case Count & Death Toll: Johns Hopkins, WSJ
Risk Factors: LA Times, Newsweek USA Today, W.H.O. Oxford Academic
Patients Responding to Remdesivir: STAT, Forbes, Reuters
Earth's Heat Rising: NBC News, NOAA
West Coast Megadrought: AP, LA Times
Facebook Coronavirus Misinformation Alerts: Axios, ABC News, NBC News, Press Release
Instacart Prescription Delivery: TechCrunch, Engadget
Instagram New Features for Small Businesses: CNBC, The Verge, Press Release
Harry and Meghan Delivering Meals in LA: CNN, ET
Pink Making Soup for Local Food Bank: ABC News, Instagram
SNL Star Pays Rent for 160 NYC Residents: NY Daily News, UPI, Instagram
One World Together at Home: Variety, E! Online
Feel Good Friday- WWII Vet Raises Money for Healthcare Workers- Time, Fox News, CBS News
As the pandemic continues, there have been more and more examples of government intervention. Police ticketed people attending church in their cars on Easter. One Florida county introduced curfews. And localities across America are mandating face masks in certain situations. What is the government allowed to do, and what is it not? John Malcolm, head of the Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies at The Heritage Foundation, unpacks the legal scenarios.
We also cover these stories:
The Daily Signal Podcast is available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Pippa, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's episode breaks down the latest threat by Donald Trump to "adjourn" the House and Senate, and explains why a) you shouldn't be scared and b) he's unlikely to do it. This is a stunt designed to distract us from how badly Trump has handled COVID-19; we recognize we're sort of falling for it, so we're bringing you a deep dive on appointments and good news as well!
We begin, however, with that good news, including an update on the HUGE VICTORY for the forces of democracy in Wisconsin in the aftermath of the Supreme Court's shameful decision that we discussed in Episode 376. And, to pile on, we talk about good news in all of the abortion cases, even those in Texas!
After that, it's time for the main segment breaking down whether Trump can adjourn the House and Senate (probably), whether he will (almost certainly not), and why not (because there's not much to be gained and a ton to risk). Along the way, we'll do a deep dive into NLRB v. Noel Canning, a 2014 Supreme Court decision that constrains Presidential "recess appointments" -- which is what Trump would presumably adjourn the Senate to do.
Then it's time for a brand new #T3BE about an aunt who changes her mind about selling her business to her niece. Can she be sued? Listen and find out! And, as always, if you want to play along on social media just share out this episode along with your answer!
Appearances
None! If you’d like to have either of us as a guest on your show, event, or in front of your group, please drop us an email at openarguments@gmail.com.
Show Notes & Links
-Support us on Patreon at: patreon.com/law
-Follow us on Twitter: @Openargs
-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/openargs/, and don’t forget the OA Facebook Community!
-For show-related questions, check out the Opening Arguments Wiki, which now has its own Twitter feed! @oawiki
-Remember to check out our YouTube Channel for Opening Arguments: The Briefs and other specials!
-And finally, remember that you can email us at openarguments@gmail.com!
On the Gist, Trump’s most recent briefing.
In the interview, journalist Adam Cohen is here to discuss his new book Supreme Inequality: The Supreme Court’s Fifty-Year Battle for a More Unjust America. He and Mike talk about the ways the court has changed, Nixon and the poor, and how corporations factor into it all.
In the spiel, coronavirus parody songs.
Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois joins Reset for an update on what Capitol Hill is doing to help the American people deal with COVID-19.