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#232 What Happens When A President Refuses To Lead? Apr 22, 2020

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On today’s Sup podcast, our hosts run through another grim milestone in COVID-19 deaths, update you on Trump’s vague promise of an “immigration” ban and share some studies that show Trump’s “miracle” cure actually shows no signs of promise. Then, they discuss what leadership means in this time of crisis. How has this pandemic exposed the weaknesses in how we view leadership and power? Is this what Trump voters want in their leader? We also consider Joe Biden’s lack of visibility, what opportunities he’s missed, and how it could impact the general election.

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#231 Are The Kim Jong-un Health Rumors True? Apr 21, 2020

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On this episode of the Daily Coronacast, our hosts start with a conversation about cancelled events, including weddings that could be postponed for years, and how to figure out when to reschedule. Then they discuss the Georgia governor announcing that he plans to relax social distancing starting this Friday. Next, they talk about Trump’s tweet last night announcing that he would use an executive order to stop all immigration into the US. They update us on the lack of COVID-19 tests and explain how the federal government is not only useless in helping states coordinate testing, but it is actively making it harder. Finally, they close the show with a news story indicating that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is in dire health after having surgery in mid-April.

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#230 LIBERATE ME FROM THIS PRESIDENCY! Apr 20, 2020

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On today’s Sup podcast, our hosts preview the next round of economic relief expected to pass the Senate this week and why Shake Shack returned its $10 million government loan. Then, we break down a weekend of tension between Trump and the nation’s governors, as the president urges residents to break their state’s laws while refusing to help them get testing supplies. And in honor of 4/20, we look at how cannabis professionals went from criminals to essential workers and how the pandemic is impacting the emerging weed industry.

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#229 The Small Business Loan Program Is F*cked Apr 17, 2020

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On today’s Sup Coronacast, our hosts run through new death tolls out of China and how its government continues to be shady AF about the scope of the outbreak, what it knew, and when. Does it matter at this point? We also monitor congressional negotiations after the $350 billion fund for small business loans dried up, leaving many applicants high and dry while some exploited loopholes. Finally, we run through the White House’s guidelines for re-opening America and get pumped before realizing there is virtually no national strategy to prepare us to follow them.

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#228 Spreading Covid To Own The Libs Apr 16, 2020

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On today’s Daily Coronacast, our hosts run through the staggering unemployment numbers and growing alarms that the government’s economic response is just a band aid on a bullet wound. Then, they roast the thousands of conservative protesters who gathered in Michigan yesterday to protest the state’s stay at home order, putting millions of other residents at risk. In the Election Section, they consider a whirlwind week of endorsements and chatter about a potential VP pick. Who will it be and when will we know?

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#227 The Authority Is (A) Total (Failure) Apr 15, 2020

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On today’s episode, our hosts break down the latest way Trump is making the pandemic worse, not just in America, but for the whole entire world. Next, they explain why Trump’s vanity could be to blame if you haven’t received your stimulus check in the mail yet. They also look at some historical context for state vs. federal responsibilities during a national crisis and how the coronavirus response devolved into a deadly d*ck-swinging contest.

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#226 Does The Constitution Cover Pandemics? Ft. Ben Sheehan Apr 14, 2020

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The Constitution is the terms and conditions we all live by. But how many of us have taken the time to digest its dense sentences and outdated language? On today’s episode, we spoke with Ben Sheehan, whose book “OMG, WTF Does The Constitution Actually Say?” takes a funny, accessible look at our nation’s founding document and how its 300-year-old rules apply to us today. Ben answers all your questions about the Constitution, including why we never change it anymore, whether it gives guidance for presidential power during a pandemic, and which rights we think we have, but actually don’t.

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#225 Can Anyone Stop Trump From Firing Fauci? Apr 13, 2020

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Today on the Sup Daily Coronacast, our hosts share the latest headlines, including Boris Johnson getting released from the hospital. Next, they talk about Dr. Fauci acknowledging that social distancing should have started earlier, and Trump retweeting a call to fire Fauci from his post. Next, they detail all the red flags Trump ignored while the coronavirus was spreading across the U.S. and tell us just how early he should have taken drastic measures. Finally, they discuss his desire to reopen the country on May 1st, and tell us what experts say a transition back to normalcy would actually look like.

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#224 An ICU Nurse Tells Us What’s Really Happening In New York City Hospitals Apr 10, 2020

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On this exclusive edition of the Sup Daily Coronacast, Amanda is joined by an actual New York City critical care nurse working on the frontlines with COVID-19 patients in the ICU. They discuss the massive influx of patients, what a typical shift is like, and whether or not there is enough PPE for our healthcare workers. She tells us how this crisis has affected her personal life, and shares firsthand experience of what it’s like to go in to work each day. Plus, she tells us why the response to the pandemic, both from our government and our hospitals, should make everyone angry.

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#223 Is Trump Really Going To Pardon Joe Exotic? Apr 09, 2020

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On this Thursday episode of the Sup Daily Coronacast, our hosts start with a recap of the Betches Instathon earlier this week. Then they share the biggest headlines of the day, including urban areas reporting high death rates but lower hospitalization rates, suggesting social distancing is working to minimize new cases. Next, they discuss new reports that show the coronavirus was circulating in New York much earlier than originally thought, which leads Alise to speculate that she may have gotten it in mid-February. They also talk about Trump saying he might consider pardoning Joe Exotic. Finally, they finish the show with a conversation about Bernie Sanders dropping out of the race, how the timing of the pandemic could have changed the race altogether, and who Joe Biden will likely pick as his running mate.

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