May 2020 – Page 58

May 1, 2020

CBS News Roundup - World News Roundup: 05/01

More states reopen while others extend lockdowns. Essential workers protest. Joe Biden addresses sexual assault allegations. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.

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May 1, 2020

The Intelligence from The Economist - Nature, or nurtured? A politicised virus-origin hunt

Scientists may soon understand how the new coronavirus got its start; that could help head off future outbreaks. In the meantime, politicians are clouding the discussion. America and Europe are taking different approaches to keeping small businesses afloat, but it’s a struggle on both sides of the Atlantic. And tuning in to the global boom in community radio stations. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/radiooffer

May 1, 2020

What Next - What Next | Daily News and Analysis – TBD | How the Crisis Could Embolden Big Tech

This week, the world’s largest tech companies posted their quarterly earnings. And—unlike most other companies in the world—things aren’t looking so bad. With the global economy reeling, and people sheltering indoors, the tech giants have an opportunity to reshape the way we live. Don’t expect them to wait on the sidelines.

Guest: Elizabeth Dwoskin, Silicon Valley correspondent at the Washington Post

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May 1, 2020

What Next - What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future – How the Crisis Could Embolden Big Tech

Guest: Elizabeth Dwoskin, Silicon Valley correspondent at the Washington Post

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May 1, 2020

The Best One Yet - “Elon goes full Kanye” – Tesla’s surprise profit/outburst. Microsoft’s Zoom killer. Figma’s $2B app blueprints.

Tesla’s profit surprise got overshadowed by Elon’s anti-everything rant, so we’re comparing him to Zuck. Microsoft’s sales surprised investors, but we noticed its passive aggressive ripping on a new enemy. And behind-the-scenes app design software Figma hits a $2B valuation, because software’s not eating the world, apps are. 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.

May 1, 2020

What Next | Daily News and Analysis - TBD | How the Crisis Could Embolden Big Tech

Guest: Elizabeth Dwoskin, Silicon Valley correspondent at the Washington Post

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May 1, 2020

Short Wave - How An Early Plan To Spot The Virus Fell Weeks Behind

In several major cities, public health officials work every year to monitor the flu. It's called sentinel surveillance. And as early as mid-February, the government had a plan to use that system to find early cases of the coronavirus, by testing patients with flu-like symptoms.

But NPR's Lauren Sommer reports the effort was slow to get started, costing weeks in the fight to control the spread of the virus. Read more from Lauren's reporting here.

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May 1, 2020

Talk Python To Me - #262: Build a career in data science

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May 1, 2020

What A Day - Mega-Strike May Day

It’s the first of the month, which means rent is due for millions of Americans, workers are going on strike, and more states are reopening.

We bring you the latest on strikes from renters and workers. Plus, what’s up with Trump pushing intel agencies for dirt on China.

And we’re joined by comedian Whitmer Thomas for headlines: Elon Musk hates fascism, ventilator grifters make out, and Switzerland tells grandparents to hug their grandchildren.