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#222 Why Can't We All Just Vote At Home Already? Ft. Amber McReynolds Apr 08, 2020

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On a special episode of the Sup Daily Coronacast, Amanda is joined by Amber McReynolds, CEO of the National Vote at Home Coalition. They start with a conversation about the ways in which this pandemic has exposed the weaknesses of our voting system, and discuss the dangerous decision in Wisconsin to go forward with an election this week. Amber explains the difference between mail-in ballots and absentee ballots. They discuss the reasons why voting at home has faced resistance, both for partisan and nonpartisan reasons. Finally, they close things out with an explanation of what we can all do to help make voting at home a reality.

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#221 Is Boris Johnson Okay? Apr 07, 2020

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On today’s episode of the Sup Daily Coronacast, our hosts begin the show with a conversation about cats getting COVID-19 and making your own mask at home. Then they dive into the top headlines for the day and preview tonight’s Betches Instathon. Next, they discuss a report published by the inspector general for health and human services, and Trump’s embarrassing response to learning she even exists. They update us on today’s election in Wisconsin and the legal battle to move the vote to June. They tell us how the courts factor into this debacle and why Wisconsin Republicans are set on having the election go forward. Finally, they talk about Prime Minister Boris Johnson getting moved to an intensive care unit and what it means for the British government.

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#220 Why Are Republicans So Afraid Of Letting Everyone Vote From Home? Apr 06, 2020

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On this edition of the Sup Daily Coronacast, our hosts start the week with an update on COVID-19 numbers in the US and a sobering statement from the Surgeon General. They discuss the eight (Republican led) states that refuse to enact a stay at home order. Then they talk about the captain who was fired after the leak of an email to Navy leaders detailing failures in dealing with a coronavirus outbreak. Next, they discuss Wisconsin’s decision to hold a primary tomorrow despite the public health crisis. Plus, they break down the efforts to expand vote-by-mail ahead of November in the face of Republican opposition. Finally, they close the show with a glimmer of hope and some encouraging trends in the pandemic.

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#219 Of Course States Are Using COVID-19 To Ban Abortion Apr 03, 2020

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On this Friday episode of the Sup Daily Coronacast, our hosts begin the show with updated COVID-19 numbers and a conversation about Dr. Deborah Birx’s latest statements regarding Americans failing to social distance and the need for masks in public. Next, they discuss the president continuing to lash out at state leaders -- including in an insane letter to New York Senator Chuck Schumer -- for not preparing for the pandemic and begging to use the national stockpile. What is a federal stockpile for exactly, if not to be distributed to people in a crisis? Plus, they update us about restrictions on gay men donating blood amid a global pandemic, and how that policy appears to be changing. Finally, they close things out with a conversation about a number of states who are using the coronavirus pandemic as an opportunity to ban abortion.

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#218 Florida Man* Just Now Learns Of Social Distancing (*The Governor) Apr 02, 2020

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On this Thursday episode of the Sup Daily Coronacast, our hosts start with a conversation about people who refuse to social distance. Next, they discuss the latest headlines, including record unemployment numbers and the Trump administration announcing it won’t send any more personal protective equipment overseas. Then they talk about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis finally ordering all state residents to stay at home beginning at midnight tonight. Plus, they share a story out of New York about a gay man who was barred from donating antibody-rich blood to the crisis. Finally, they close things out with breaking news that the Democratic National Convention has been moved to mid-August, and a conversation about Joe Biden’s leadership (or lack thereof) during the pandemic.

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#217 The Rent Is Too Damn High (For A Public Health Crisis) Apr 01, 2020

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On this Wednesday episode of the Sup Daily Coronacast, our hosts kick things off with updated death total projections from the White House and an explanation of what Census Day is all about. Next, they discuss the struggle many Americans are experiencing today with rent due at the first of the month. Plus, they talk about the federal assistance our government plans to send to Americans in the coming weeks, and the millions of undocumented immigrants who will be locked out of receiving those funds to pay their bills. Finally, they close the show with an update on the Betches Good Influence Fund for Corona Relief.

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#216 Happy Equal Pay Day! Wait, No... Mar 31, 2020

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On this Tuesday episode of the Sup Daily Coronacast, our hosts start with some updated COVID-19 numbers. They talk about the USNS Comfort officially docking in New York Harbor, and discuss the swarm of foolish people there to greet it. Plus, they talk about workers for Instacart, Amazon, and Whole Foods who are striking on various days this week to fight for hazard pay, better sick leave, and better conditions. They also share breaking news that CNN anchor Chris Cuomo has tested positive for coronavirus. Next, they discuss Equal Pay Day, the annual date that marks the point this year that women, on average, have to work to earn what men earned last year alone. Finally, they close the show with exciting news about the Betches Good Influence Fund for Corona Relief and how you can help make a difference in this crisis.

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#215 And None For Gretchen Whitmer. Bye! Mar 30, 2020

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On this Monday edition of the Sup Daily Coronacast, our hosts start the show with Dr. Fauci’s grim prediction from the weekend, and the president backtracking on his wish to see the churches full on Easter. Next, they talk about Trump walking back his threat to institute a quarantine in the New York tri-state area. Plus, they react to the president lashing out at Democratic governors for daring to request assistance from the federal government to fight a pandemic. Finally, they close the show with news of an outbreak at Liberty University after the school insisted on having students return to campus.

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#214 When Will It End? Mar 27, 2020

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Today on the Sup Daily Coronacast, our hosts talk about the value of reading fiction during this anxiety-filled time. Next, they dive into the biggest headlines of the day, including news that America now has the most confirmed coronavirus cases of any country in the world. Then they talk about British Prime Minister Boris Johnson testing positive for the virus and why the UK’s response to the pandemic has come under criticism. Next, they discuss Trump threatening to sue the PAC Priorities USA for airing an ad that precisely captures his response to the coronavirus threat. Finally, they close things out with a conversation about when and how the crisis will actually end, according to the experts.

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#213 Is It Ethical To Keep Showing Trump's BS Press Conferences? Mar 26, 2020

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On today’s Sup Daily Coronacast, our hosts begin with an update on Lady Gaga’s album release and how they’re keeping busy. Next, they share updated infection numbers for the virus and tell us just how many people filed for unemployment last week. Then they revisit the Senate’s coronavirus economic relief package now that they've actually voted on the bill, with updates on where the money is going and how it will affect people who are struggling. Finally, they close things out with a conversation about whether or not it’s time to stop showing Trump’s misleading press conferences on television, considering just how dangerous his misinformation can be.

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