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69 Drugs Identified to Possibly Be Effective in Treating COVID-19 Mar 24, 2020

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As the race to find treatments for COVID-19 intensifies, scientists have identified 69 drugs that may be effective in treating coronavirus. Still, many of the drugs must be studied and tested. There is no antiviral drug proven to be effective yet and doctors can just offer supportive care such as managing fever and using a ventilator in severe cases. Carl Zimmer, author of A Planet of Viruses, joins us for how scientists are scrambling to find a treatment.

Next, back to biology class for why it is so hard to kill coronavirus. The virus itself isn’t technically alive and uses proteins in our own bodies to create millions of copies of itself, in the process making us sick. It’s also worth looking back at history, as some viruses have been responsible for some of the most destructive outbreaks in the past 100 years. Sarah Kaplan- reporter at the Washington post, joins us for a biological look at what we are up against.

Finally, amid the extreme social distancing that is being practiced, some are privately mourning special moments in life that have been cancelled or postponed. People giving birth at this time are video conferencing to show their new child to the family, proms and graduations are cancelled, and funerals are also being canceled, forcing some to mourn alone. Ellen Byron, reporter at the WSJ, joins us for more.

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From Quarantine to Surviving COVID-19, Carl Goldman, Tells Us His Story Mar 23, 2020

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Cases of coronavirus only continue to rise especially here in the U.S. where we now have over 30,000 cases. But while we still face many problems ahead, we wanted to take a moment to talk to someone who has recovered from COVID-19. Carl Goldman, owner of KHTS Radio at hometownstation.com, was one of the passengers of the Diamond Princess cruise ship that docked in Japan. He spent time in quarantine on the ship, came down with the virus, was transported to Nebraska for treatment and finally tested negative. Carl joins us to tell us about how bad his illness was, the clinical study he signed up for, and what it is like to get back home.

Next, Rand Paul has become the first Senator to test positive for COVID-19. He is asymptomatic and now in quarantine. This is happening as Congress is working on another financial aid package that could be worth nearly $2 trillion dollars. This would provide help for small businesses, checks for Americans, about $3,000 for a family of four, and enhanced unemployment insurance. And while states try to grapple with the influx of patients, they are still desperately short on masks and protective equipment for medical workers. Some governors are calling for a coordinated national response to the shortage. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters, joins us for more.

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WEEKEND EDITION- Pandemic Crisis, Dem Primaries, COVID-19 and Kids Mar 22, 2020

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This is a compilation of some of the most compelling stories of the week.

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WEEKEND EDITION- Strict Social Distancing Orders in LA and SF, Ventilator Shortage, COVID-19 Testing Kits Mar 21, 2020

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This is a compilation of some of the most compelling stories of the week.

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More Places Across the Country Issue Stricter Social Distancing Orders Mar 20, 2020

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Numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the U.S. and more local governments are imposing stricter social distancing rules. The strongest clampdown is in the Bay Area which has advised people to shelter in place. Despite these rules, we continue to see many put and about. Erin Allday, health writer at the SF Chronicle, joins us for how its going a few days in and also how hospitals are prepping for a wave of coronavirus cases.

Next, even as the sports world has ground to a halt, there was some interesting football news regarding Tom Brady. We learned that he will play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this coming season. Brady will be 43 when the season starts so the big questions is how much he might have left in the tank to be starting over. Andrew Beaton, sports reporter at the WSJ, joins us for more.

Finally, many experts have signaled that the U.S. could be in for a shortage of life-saving ventilators amid the coronavirus pandemic. While we are not currently short, hospitals are trying to brace themselves for a spike in severe cases where patients need help breathing. The government is ordering more and encouraging states to also do the same. Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, Fox News medical contributor, joins us for what to know about a possible ventilator shortage.

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COVID-19: Ford, General Motors, and Fiat Chrysler Close Down Their Factories Mar 19, 2020

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More big news in the time of coronavirus. The big 3 automakers: Ford, General Motors, and Fiat Chrysler are closing down all factories to protect workers from the spread of coronavirus. This would affect about 150,000 workers. But what about other manufacturers? Other factories are still working and they are staggering shifts and installing barriers to protect workers from infection. Austen Hufford, manufacturing reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins us for more.

Next, Joe Biden has increased his delegate lead in the race for the democratic nomination for president. Biden swept the three states that voted on Tuesday… Arizona, Florida, and Illinois. This all makes Sanders’ path to the nomination very difficult. His campaign manager has said that he will be “assessing his campaign” to see what happens next. Julia Manchester, political reporter at The Hill, joins us the big takeaways from the latest round of voting.

Finally, a little bit of perspective as we face this coronavirus pandemic. It is a disaster that has no modern parallel. Even some of the worst events that have happened, like natural disasters or terrorist attacks, happen in one place at one time. But this is a health threat hitting the globe all at once and will affect us in many profound ways for some time. Bryan Walsh, future correspondent at Axios, joins us for why this is an endurance race with no clear end yet.

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Some Youth Are Resisting Lockdowns Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Mar 18, 2020

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As whole countries go on lockdown and states and cities here in the U.S. shut down bars and restaurants, we are seeing a generational divide in some cases and the problem is carefree youth that could slow down the fight against the virus and endanger older people. There were various reports of “lockdown parties” in France and Belgium and college students continued some dorm parties. Some feel like the lockdowns are preventing the youth from living, but they are just efforts to mitigate the spread. Stacy Meuchtry, Paris Bureau Chief for the WSJ, joins us for how the youth are reacting and also how the lockdowns are playing out in France.

Next, how are the major tech companies responding to the global pandemic? President Trump jumped the gun in announcing a website that Google was working on to help people get information and schedule tests for COVID-19 . The site is now up, but only in limited capacity in the Bay Area. Also, could Amazon play a role by delivering testing kits? Kara Swisher, hosts of the Pivot and Recode Decode podcasts joins us for more on what big tech can do.

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Mayo Clinic Develops Test for COVID-19 Infection, Bars and Restaurants Ordered to Close in Some States Mar 17, 2020

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Testing for coronavirus will soon start to ramp up as the government gets up to speed and also as private labs develop their own tests, such as the Mayo Clinic, who has made their own test that can detect the virus that causes COVID-19. Experts say that once this starts, we will begin to see confirmed cases rise. Dr. Bill Morice, President of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins us for why testing is so important.

Next, amid the coronavirus pandemic, Democrats had their first one-on-one debate between Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden. While Joe Biden remains the front-runner for the nomination, Sanders hammered him on a bunch of policy issues. Joe Biden held his ground and also committed to choosing a woman as a running mate. Jake, Schlesinger, reporter at the WSJ, joins us for the big takeaways and also how Biden’s plans show how the party’s center has shifted left.

Finally, the White House has issued new guidelines for the next 15 days. No gatherings in groups of 10 or more and people should avoid bars, restaurants, and food courts. But state and city governments are going a step further and ordering them to close except for delivery and takeout. Marisa Fernandez, reporter at Axios, joins us for more.

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COVID-19: New Travel Restrictions and How Coronavirus Affects Children Mar 16, 2020

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COVID-19, the coronavirus continues to disrupt everyday life in the U.S. and around the world. In the U.S. there are now over 3100 cases and over 60 deaths. New travel restrictions are also being put in place for people coming from the U.K. and Ireland, in addition to those already in place for Europe. This is leading to massive lines at airports that are trying to screen citizens as they return. We also learned that President Trump has tested negative for the virus as the administration continues to weigh out options for keeping the economy going while we all practice social distancing. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters, joins us to talk about the politics of coronavirus.

Next, we know that older people are most at risk for getting severe symptoms from coronavirus, but why aren’t children getting that sick? Studies have shown that children can contract the virus at the same rates as adults, but the symptoms are not as bad. It all could come down to a person’s underlying health conditions. While the immune system is fighting the virus it could also be exacerbating these underlying health factors. Megan Molteni, staff writer at Wired, joins us for why COVID-19 isn’t affecting kids the same way as others.

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WEEKEND EDITION- A Breakdown of Who Is Getting Sick From the Coronavirus, How Cities Clean Public Transportation, Led Zeppelin Wins 'Stairway to Heaven' Case Mar 15, 2020

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