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#242 The President Might Be Racist May 06, 2020

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On this episode of the Daily Coronacast, our hosts start with a conversation about Trump disbanding his coronavirus task force just as the death total surpasses 70,000 people. Next, they talk about why federal and state governments are eager to move on from coronavirus as mounting evidence shows this disease is killing primarily people of color. They discuss the ways in which this disproportionate impact on people of color is often swept under the rug, and how institutional racism accounts for much of the disparity. Finally, they close things out by highlighting how the United States failed to implement tragic lessons from past pandemics.

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#241 Trump Is Obstruct To No Good Again May 05, 2020

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On today’s Daily Coronacast, our hosts start with updated COVID numbers and headline news that the White House’s model has changed its projections to reflect “premature relaxation of social distancing” in many states. This leads to a conversation about states like New York and California outlining possible plans for reopening in the not-too-distant future. Are we even ready to be talking about reopening yet? Next, they talk about a White House memo restricting coronavirus task force members from testifying before Congress this month. Finally, they tell us about the ‘Mourning in America’ ad that’s driving the president crazy.

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#240 Your Cute Picnic Was A Human Sacrifice May 04, 2020

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On today’s Sup Coronacast, our hosts welcome the week with some rage over how many people ignored social distancing protocols over the weekend. Why do viral images show large (and mostly white) groups of people congregating in parks without consequence while police violently enforce social distancing in communities of color? They also cover Mitch McConnell forcing the elderly Senate into session with no plans to vote on coronavirus relief. Finally, they walk through GOP demands to let companies put workers at risk before Republican lawmakers will consider helping states keep first responders employed.

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#239 Let’s Talk About Joe Biden May 04, 2020

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On this Friday edition of the Sup podcast, our hosts take a break from all the COVID news to talk about the allegations of sexual assault leveled at presidential nominee Joe Biden. They share some background on the accusations and Biden's statement, in which he denies the allegations but urges a thorough review. They also discuss the fallout and numerous difficult questions posed by the allegation, which was made plausible by Biden's issues with women in the past. Can we hold Biden accountable while still supporting his presidential bid?

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#238 Did Jared Kushner Just Call 62,000 Deaths A “Success”? Apr 30, 2020

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On this episode of the Sup Daily Coronacast, our hosts tell us about their IG Live last night, viral TikTok videos, and making the front page of Reddit. Then they share the updated COVID death toll, and discuss the White House’s decision to allow federal social distancing guidelines to expire. Next, they talk about states that are already reopening establishments, including Governor Brian Kemp’s dangerous decisions in Georgia. They break down Jared Kushner’s baffling claim that the administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has been a “great success story.” Plus, they discuss Dr. Fauci’s optimism about a possible Covid-19 treatment. Finally, they close the show with a conversation about the pressing need for a vaccine before things can go back to normal.

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#237 Is The Trump Crime Family Hiding In Plain Sight? Ft. Sarah Kendzior Apr 29, 2020

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On this Daily Coronacast, Sami is joined by Sarah Kendzior, writer, scholar, and co-host of the podcast Gaslit Nation, to talk about her new book Hiding in Plain Sight. They start with background on the network of people who have been supporting Donald Trump’s pursuit of the White House for decades, and discuss the failures of the Mueller investigation. They talk about the ways in which this administration and the people involved operate like organized crime, and give context for involvement with Ukraine and Russian affairs. Next, they discuss Jeffrey Epstein’s suspicious death and speculate about his potential involvement with several U.S. intelligence agencies. Finally, they close out the show with a conversation about the accusations of sexual assault leveled against Joe Biden.

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#236 Why Are Women Better At Beating COVID? Apr 28, 2020

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On today’s Daily Coronacast, our hosts start by talking about experiencing a birthday and postponing a wedding during a pandemic. Then they discuss research into why America’s overall death rate increased dramatically in March and April, well beyond the increases from known COVID deaths. Next, they discuss New York’s controversial decision to cancel the presidential primary and what that could mean for the election going forward. They also talk about Attorney General William Barr getting involved in states’ stay at home orders. Plus, they discuss evidence that women are significantly better at beating the coronavirus than men. Finally, they close the show with a news story about Blink 182 and UFOs (yup, you read that right).

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#235 Where The F*ck Is Kim Jong-Un? Apr 27, 2020

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On this edition of the Daily Coronacast, our hosts discuss the first wave of states relaxing their social distancing guidelines, and talk about Andrew Cuomo’s outline for how New York state could start to re-open. Plus, our hosts tell us whether or not they’d go back into public right away and what they’d do first. Next, they discuss Trump’s latest excuse for why he told Americans they should consider injecting themselves with disinfectant. Then they try to make sense of all the rumors coming out of North Korea and discuss whether or not Kim Jong-Un is actually close to death, as reports indicate. Finally, they talk about Andy Cohen’s public comments regarding restrictions on gay men donating blood or blood plasma.

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#234 Bleach, Don’t Kill My Virus Ft. Molly Jong-Fast Apr 24, 2020

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On this episode of the Sup Daily Coronacast, Sami is joined by writer and Daily Beast editor at large Molly Jong-Fast to talk about the handing of the pandemic in New York and across the country. They start with a reaction to Trump’s mind boggling inquiry into the injection of light and disinfectant to stop coronavirus. Did he really just imply that bleach is the answer to curing COVID-19? Next, they discuss Trump’s latest immigration bans, his misguided travel bans through the years, and whether or not he has a strategy at all. They talk about some encouraging new data out of a New York antibody test, and explain why we should be cautiously optimistic. Finally, they close the show with a conversation about why Molly would rather quarantine in NYC, Mayor De Blasio’s poor leadership, and what it would even look like to open back up businesses in the city.

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#233 What Happens In Vegas... Apr 23, 2020

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On this episode of the Daily Coronacast, our hosts start with a conversation about cats getting coronavirus and the terror that instills in cat lovers everywhere. Then they discuss new evidence that, once again, suggests the virus was spreading in the U.S. even earlier than we originally thought. Next, they talk about a doctor who led the federal effort to develop a vaccine, but was reassigned after he pushed for more vetting of hydroxychloroquine. They also tell us about a former Labradoodle breeder who was inexplicably put in charge of coronavirus response. Finally, they talk about the Las Vegas mayor’s car crash of an interview on CNN yesterday in which she offered her city up as a sacrificial control group.

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