Short Wave - Is This Real? Loss of Smell And The Coronavirus

Doctors around the world are sharing stories of patients losing their sense of taste or smell — and testing positive for the coronavirus. Is it a real symptom of COVID-19? There isn't scientific evidence for that. But the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is gathering anecdotal information to find out more. Short Wave's Maddie Sofia and Emily Kwong talk about science during a pandemic.

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The Daily Signal - Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Doctor and Congressman Discusses Way Forward

Rep. Andy Harris of Maryland joins today’s Daily Signal Podcast. The Republican lawmaker, a physician, shares his perspective on the coronavirus pandemic, what can still be done to address the crisis, and how Congress and the president should move forward in the days and weeks ahead.


We also cover these stories:

  • President Trump is floating the idea of a $2 trillion dollar infrastructure bill as a way to help keep the economy through the coronavirus pandemic.
  • On Tuesday Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnel said the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump this winter distracted lawmakers from the pending threat of COVID-19. 
  • Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is working to establish a peaceful transition of power between Nicolás Maduro and the interim Government of Venezuela led by Juan Guaido.

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Brought to you by... - 46: Makin’ Whoopee Cushion

April Fools' pranks come and go, but one joke item that’s stood the test of time is the whoopee cushion. Today, we trace its history from ancient Rome to now. Where did it come from? Why is it funny? Will it stay popular? And if everyone knows its name, why does no one company get the credit for it?

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The Gist - Are the Extroverts OK?

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On the Gist, let the experts speak.

In the interview, Mike speaks with three self-identified extroverts about what it’s like to live in isolation. Amanda Mull of the Atlantic, author Stephen Witt, and host of the Unorthodox podcast Mark Oppenheimer, join Mike to talk about how stifling it can be to remain indoors, how they’re coping, and what they plan to do once it’s all over.

In the spiel, the Cuomo brotherhood.


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