America’s medical professionals are doing all they can to ensure the best care for COVID-19 patients. But in order to slow the spread of the virus and give hospitals the time they need to prepare for a potential influx of patients, nurse McKinley Mather-Pike says there are several things we can all be doing.
Mather-Pike, who lives in Wilmington, North Carolina, also explains how we can safely care for our elderly loved ones in this time and what to do if you think you might have COVID-19. Listen to the podcast below.
Are rising sea levels a threat to our planet? Is global warming to blame for wildfires and hurricanes? Geologist Gregory Wrightstone, author of “Inconvenient Facts: The Science That Al Gore Doesn't Want You to Know," joins The Daily Signal Podcast to discuss the truth about climate change. In our conversation, Wrightstone addresses these talking points by climate activists and much more.
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U.S. coronavirus cases surpass 10,000, doubling in two days.
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin confirms a plan for $1,000 payments to Americans.
The State Department advises Americans not to travel abroad, and to come home if overseas.
Young American's are being taken captive by a political ideology that has proven to fail over and over again. "America First" host Sebastian Gorka debunks some of the myths of socialism and challenges American's to look honestly at the great lie of socialism.
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President Trump invokes Defense Production Act as coronavirus response.
US, Canada to close border to 'non-essential traffic' amid coronavirus.
Housing and Urban Development will suspend foreclosures and evictions until end of April amid coronavirus response.
Tom Brady is leaves the New England Patriots and signs with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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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President Trump says he won't stop referring to the Chinese origins of the coronavirus.
The Trump administration announces financial assistance for Americans.
Spain is one of the European countries struggling to stop the spread of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. Right now, Madrid is on lockdown: Residents can't leave their homes unless it's for something essential, such as getting medicine or food. You can't take walks for no reason. Only one person per household is allowed to go to the grocery store, to cut down on crowding and contact. Police enforce these measures and fine violators.
Kate Trinko's sister, Therese Trinko, a high school teacher in Madrid, shares what it's like, what she's hearing from the Italians she knows, and how Spaniards are keeping their spirits up.
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President Trump suggests the coronavirus pandemic could last into the summer.
More states close restaurants, bars, and other businesses.
Some European nations are tightly restricting their borders.
It's no secret that different generations view current events with different perspectives. Sometimes these differences lead to strife, but pollster John Zogby and his son, Jeremy, have chosen to take advantage of their generational perspective gap.
With their podcast, “The Zogby Report,” they discuss the news through the lens of a baby boomer and a millennial. In today's episode of The Daily Signal Podcast, the Zogbys share why they decided to start the show and some of today's most pressing topics, including America’s growing fascination with socialism.
Sen. Kelly Loeffler of Georgia is the first woman from Georgia ever to vote in the United States Senate. She appointed to the Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Johnny Isakson, a Republican, and took the oath of office on January 6, 2020. She joins me on The Daily Signal podcast to talk about transitioning from the private sector to the public sector, what she’s most passionate about working on as a new member of Congress, as well as her perspective on how President Trump has handled the coronavirus.
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President Trump spoke further Thursday about the travel ban to Europe. "I made a very tough decision last night and a very tough decision a long time ago with respect to China," Trump said.
The Senate will stay in session next week, despite a scheduled recess, in order to give lawmakers additional time to address coronavirus.
The state of California is asking that all mass gatherings be postponed or cancelled for the rest of March.
Rep. Jim Hagedorn of Minnesota is passionate about health care policy. His state is home to the headquarters of the Mayo Clinic, which he calls "the preeminent institution of medicine in all the world." Hagedorn also is receiving cancer treatment at the Mayo Clinic following a diagnosis of kidney cancer. We discuss health care policy and why Medicare for All isn’t the answer.
Plus, former Representative Dave Brat joins the show to talk about his transition from the public sector to the private sector, and his perspective on the education system given his new role as the Dean of Liberty University’s School of Business.
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The World Health Organization says that the coronavirus is now a pandemic.
The house is expected to vote on a coronavirus package today.
Cronavirus is only “going to get worse,” according to Dr. Anthony Fauci, who directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and is member of the President Donald Trump’s task force on coronavirus.
K.T. McFarland, deputy national security advisor during the first four months of the Trump administration and Fred Fleitz, president and CEO of the Center for Security Policy, join the podcast to discuss national security challenges facing the United States today, including China and the coronavirus outbreak.
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday the National Guard was coming to New Rochelle, a town outside of New York City that has 108 coronavirus cases, compared to the 36 in the city.
The stocks are rising after they had a tough day on Monday due to coronavirus fears.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is supporting a measure that would let him run again for president when his term expires in 2024.
Congressman Paul Gosar of Arizona and Congressman Brian Babin of Texas join me on today's podcast. We discuss immigration, sanctuary cities, and some possible fixes to our current immigration crisis.
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President Donald Trump appeared to be urging Americans to put coronavirus in perspective with a Monday tweet.
Monday was a bad day for the stock market, which has been affected by coronavirus fears in recent weeks
To avoid coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are asking older Americans and those with compromised immune systems to stock up on essentials, stay away from crowds, and hold off on travel that isn’t necessary.
