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Apple and Google Want to Help Track the Coronavirus — Using Your Phones Apr 20, 2020

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Health officials have been trying to trace where COVID-19 came from and where it’s going. In some countries, including China, South Korea, Singapore and Israel, they’ve used cellphones and apps to identify and monitor people infected with the virus. Now, Silicon Valley giants Apple and Google are trying to create the technology for the U.S. But they need more of your data.
Guest: Rachael Myrow, senior editor of KQED's Silicon Valley desk

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Most Artists Have Lost Their Income. What’s Next? Apr 17, 2020

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Many artists are still making creative work. But without live events, they're still in big financial trouble.

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Remembering San Francisco Lesbian Rights Activist Phyllis Lyon Apr 15, 2020

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Phyllis Lyon's activism throughout the years helped lay the groundwork for the LGBT rights movement to come.

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Why We Need Race, Ethnicity and Language Data to Beat COVID-19 Apr 13, 2020

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Anyone can get sick from the coronavirus, but it's having an unequal impact on communities of color.

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‘There Isn’t A Lot I Can Do:’ Protecting Loved Ones In Senior Care Homes Apr 10, 2020

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Jonathan Hirsch is one of many people worrying about a loved one in a Bay Area senior care home.

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Can You Get Shelter Right Now If You Don’t Have A Home? It Depends. Apr 08, 2020

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Hotel rooms, RVs, and other shelter spaces are being made available. But it's going to take a lot more to keep people experiencing homelessness safe from the coronavirus.

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How KQED Is Making Radio During the Coronavirus Pandemic Apr 06, 2020

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News outlets are considered 'essential' businesses. Here's how we're (still) bringing you stories.

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Why Local News Is Suffering When People Need It Most Apr 03, 2020

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The San Francisco Examiner and SF Weekly are cutting the pay and hours of their journalists by 40 percent.

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The Confusing ‘Patchwork’ of Renter Protections Apr 01, 2020

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How much help do you have right now if you can't make rent? It depends on where you live.