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Texas Bars Sue Over Closures and the COVID Vaccine Front-Runner Jul 02, 2020

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Several Texas bar owners have filed a lawsuit against Gov. Greg Abbot over his order to shut down bars for a second time since the pandemic began. Bar owners feel like they are being unfairly targeted when restaurants that serve alcohol can remain open and other businesses can continue to operate. Bars are especially vulnerable because people tend to gather in close quarters for extended periods of time, there is poor air ventilation, and virus particles can spread with people speaking loudly. Sarah Blaskovich, reporter at the Dallas Morning News, joins us for more.

Next, Moderna is currently the front-runner in developing a coronavirus vaccine. They will be entering the third phase of clinical trials this month with about 30,000 people participating. While there is a lot of hope riding on Moderna to come through, the company has no track record in developing an approved drug and is also using an unproven approach to making the vaccine. Still, the company is worth $24 billion because of its current work. Peter Loftus, reporter at the WSJ, joins us for more on vaccine front-runner, Moderna.

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As Coronavirus Cases Surge, Testing Shortfalls Are Leading to Long Lines Again Jul 01, 2020

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It’s happening again. As we moved to reopen the country, cases are starting to surge and the demand for testing is increasing. But testing shortfalls are causing long lines in hard hit states such as Florida and Texas. Without a vaccine, testing has become the first line of defense and delays complicate everything. Emma Court, healthcare reporter at Bloomberg News, joins us for how testing is hitting a snag again.

Next, the Coronavirus Resource Center at Johns Hopkins University has become the gold standard for tracking COVID-19 cases and deaths. They help provide near real-time data on how coronavirus is spreading across the world in an environment where case counts are consistently inconsistent. Kyle Swenson, reporter at the Washington Post, joins us for more.

Finally, despite promises that people should not have to pay for getting sick with COVID-19, doctors are discovering costly long term health effects ranging from kidney failure to heart and lung damage and the question is whether health care providers and insurers will pay for the long term effects. In the meantime, many are being saddled with huge hospital bills. Susannah Luthi, healthcare reporter at Politico, joins us for the costs of treating COVID-19.

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Golden State Killer: Joseph James DeAngelo Pleads Guilty to Rape and Murder Spree Jun 30, 2020

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Forty-five years after committing his first murder, Joseph James DeAngelo has pled guilty to being the Golden State Killer. In total, he pled guilty to 13 counts of murder, 13 counts of kidnap, and 62 rapes and other crimes he was not officially charged with. He will serve life in prison without parole and be spared the death penalty. San Stanton, reporter for the Sacramento Bee, joins us for the Golden State Killer’s guilty plea.

Next, the drug maker Gilead has set the price for remdesivir, its anti-viral drug which has been shown to be an effective treatment for COVID-19. For people on private insurance, it will cost $3,120 for a five day treatment. Gilead says that it could save hospitals about $12,000 per patient. Zachary Brennan, reporter at Politico, joins us for more on the costs of treating COVID-19.

Finally, American intelligence officials have said that a Russian military intelligence unit secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants for killing U.S. troops in Afghanistan. It is still unclear if the program actually existed, but President Trump says he was never briefed on the subject. Missy Ryan, national security reporter for the Washington Post, joins us for what we know.

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The Pandemic Lost Years and the Rise of Frictionless Business Jun 29, 2020

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While we are still in the middle of the pandemic, we are starting to see the long-term effects of lost schooling and shutting down travel and business. The GAO is estimating that over the next decade we will see almost $8 trillion in lost economic growth. We are seeing those losses in education, jobs, tourism, and restaurants. Fadel Allasan, reporter for Axios, joins us for more on the pandemic’s lost years.

Next, businesses that have been able to reduce the friction in their business models are those that have succeeded throughout the pandemic and will continue to grow as we come out of it. Think of Amazon and how they saved us so much time during the pandemic. No need to go shopping, order it online and it will be delivered, saving time and helping you reduce risks to your health. Same for the workplace, working from home has reduced the friction of commuting. Christiane Lemieux, contributor to Wired and co-author of the new book Frictionless, joins us for how the future of commerce belongs to frictionless businesses that give you your time back.

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WEEKEND EDITION- Bubba Wallace Not Target of Hate Crime, Florida May Be the Next Epicenter of the Coronavirus, How Dive Bars Are Vulnerable to COVID-19 Jun 28, 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- Coronavirus Surges Across the U.S., Mail In Voting, How We Catch COVID-19 Jun 27, 2020

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

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The U.S. Is Now Experiencing a Coronavirus Surge Jun 26, 2020

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The country is experiencing a coronavirus surge and it is everywhere. This past week the U.S. hit its highest single day of new coronavirus cases since April. Texas Gov. Greg Abbot also announced that due to a rise in cases, the state will pause any further phases to reopen. Furthermore, the increase in cases are skewing younger. Sam Baker, healthcare editor at Axios, joins us for the rise in cases.

Next, vote-by-mail has been getting a lot of scrutiny lately as President Trump and Attorney General Barr have both said it will lead to a huge amount of fraud. Both said that foreign countries could print up tens of thousands of counterfeit ballots despite experts saying that is not true. And despite partisan fears, research says that no party gains an advantage. Darrell West, director of governance studies at the Brookings Institution, joins us for more about mail in voting.

Finally, everything that makes a dive bar great, makes them especially vulnerable to COVID-19. Dark interiors and busy atmospheres might lend itself to a good time, but it makes it hard to social distance and keep the air clean. The big questions is… are patrons ready to go back? Nick Mancall-Bitel, reporter at Eater, joins us for more.

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Bubba Wallace Not Victim of a Hate Crime, FBI Says Noose Was There Since October Jun 25, 2020

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The FBI has concluded its investigation into a noose that was found in the garage stall of NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace at the Talladega Superspeedway and found that he was not the target of a hate crime and that it was a garage rope pull that was there since October 2019. Cindy Boren, sports reporter at the Washington Post, joins us for more on the FBI’s investigation.

Next, Florida’s party and tourism fueled economy is contributing to a rise in coronavirus cases and it has all the makings of possibly being the next large epicenter. The demographics are also changing, more people in their 20s and 30s are contracting the virus and things could also get complicated when President Trump takes the convention there in August. Francisco Alvarado, contributor to the Daily Beast, joins us for the rising numbers in Florida.

Finally, it’s not just you… you are hearing a ton of fireworks going off at night. While we are getting closer to the 4th of July and we usually hear an increase of fireworks leading up to the big day, there has been an increase in reports in New York, Los Angeles, Baltimore, and the Bay Area of people complaining about the loud bangs for weeks. Jaweed Kaleem, national correspondent at the LA Times, joins us why we are hearing fireworks more frequently across the U.S.

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After Coronavirus Shutdowns, Local Governments Putting Repairs and Infrastructure Improvements on Hold Jun 24, 2020

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One of the unfortunate effects of shutting down the economy for months to limit the spread of coronavirus, was that there was no revenue going back into local governments. As a result, budgets have been upended and now, over 700 cash strapped cities have to stop plans to repair roads, water systems, and other investments. Tony Romm, business reporter at the Washington Post, joins us for more.

Next, White House officials are discussing a plan to launch and in-depth review of the CDC and its missteps in handling the coronavirus pandemic, including an early failure to deploy working test kits. Part of the examination would also look into the state-by-state death toll to tally those that died of coronavirus rather than other causes. Adam Cancryn, healthcare reporter at Politico, joins us for why there might be more scrutiny on the CDC.

Finally, what is it like going to a restaurant now? As the country continues to reopen and people are trying to get back to normal, there is a new way of dining out. Employees are required to wears masks and have their temperatures taken and there’s almost nothing on the table, except for hand sanitizer. Sarah Needleman, reporter for the WSJ, joins us for changes to restaurant dining.

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Investigation Under Way After Noose Found in Garage of NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace Jun 23, 2020

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Both NASCAR and federal authorities are investigating the placement of a noose inside the garage stall of Bubba Wallace at the Talladega Speedway in Alabama. Wallace was just recently successful in getting NASCAR to ban the Confederate flag at all its tracks and facilities and the only black driver at NASCAR. Jerry Brewer, sports columnist at The Washington Post, joins us for more on what happened and how NASCAR is responding.

Next, Arizona is reopening, coronavirus cases are rising, and masks continue to cause a divide. After pressure from public health officials, Gov. Doug Ducey is allowing local authorities to mandate the use of masks, a call they previously could not make and many have chosen to do so. But now there is a debate whether Arizonans will comply with the orders. Alicia Caldwell, reporter at the WSJ, joins us for the continued fight over wearing facemasks.

Finally, President Trump had his first rally in Tulsa on Saturday and nothing went according to plan. Turnout was low after he touted over a million people signing up, and while he did attack Joe Biden, it was overshadowed by calling coronavirus the “Kung Flu” and saying he wanted to slow down coronavirus testing. Alex Isenstadt, reporter at Politico, joins us for more on Trump’s rally.

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