The On Deadline Podcast

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Will a vaccine really be safe? Plus, stop hoarding paper towels. Sep 14, 2020

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Can we trust vaccine makers to be truthful about their work? Drug addiction could increase the risk of COVID-19 infection and serious illness. Indoor malls are opening back up and getting ready to open back up across the country. What are they doing to make sure they don't become super-spreaders? Are we at risk of a paper towel shortage? We look into why they're getting harder to find. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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I'll have the steak with a side of COVID. Plus, can the NFL weather the pandemic storm? Sep 11, 2020

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Going out to eat could increase your chance of getting the coronavirus. A CDC study finds people who tested positive for the virus were about twice as likely to report dining at a restaurant in the two weeks before feeling sick than those who tested negative. More and more people working from home now are complaining of neck and back pain. We get into why and what can be done to avoid it. More people now are moving to the suburbs and beyond. The NFL is back. The pandemic couldn't stop the league from starting on time. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Was the virus already in the U.S. before Christmas? Plus, does the virus eat my brain? Sep 10, 2020

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A new study suggests the coronavirus might have been in the U.S. back in December. COVID-19 has bad impacts on the brain. The college sports world is turned upside down. How are teams and schools managing right now? Should Bob Woodward have released tapes earlier that show President Trump knew about the severity of the virus back in February and March? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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A major setback for a vaccine trial. Plus, can health officials really cancel Halloween? Sep 09, 2020

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A major vaccine trial is stopped due to a medical condition? Was it a reaction to the vaccine? And is this good news that the trial was stopped? Can businesses force their workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Health officials in Los Angeles County want kids to avoid trick-or-treating this Halloween. The pandemic is causing more people to consider early retirement. [[NOTE: After this podcast was published, Los Angeles County health officials walked back their ban on Halloween trick-or-treating. They now say trick-or-treating is "not recommended."]] See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Beware the Winter wave. Plus, can my Fitbit tell me I'm sick before my doctor? Sep 08, 2020

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Will we get hit with another wave of infections this Fall and Winter? Can a Fitbit or another high-tech watch figure out if you're sick before you even know it? Restaurants are adapting to make sure customers feel safe when they eat. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Coronavirus sparks generational warfare. Plus, could the next pandemic be even more deadly? Sep 07, 2020

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Baby Boomers vs. Millennials vs. Gen Zers. We look into how this pandemic is sparking generational warfare. Could the next pandemic be even worse? If you go on a vacation, keep those pictures and selfies to yourself. Travel shaming is a thing now. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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If you can't sleep you might have coronasomnia. Plus, the virus plagues Hollywood with production delays. Sep 04, 2020

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People are having a rough time sleeping in this pandemic. There's a term for it--coronasomnia. The movie and television industries are trying to get back to normal but the virus keeps causing production delays. Is there anything positive about the economy? Maybe. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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How will everyone get access to a vaccine? Plus, good air ventilation can keep you safe. Sep 03, 2020

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Ethical questions arise when it comes to a vaccine. Are corners being cut to get one on the market? How will it be distributed? Proper air ventilation is important to keep the virus from spreading indoors. How can people protect themselves? Will the economy change permanently when this pandemic ends? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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The CDC director offers us hope and caution. Plus, we might get a vaccine before election day. Sep 02, 2020

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CDC director, Dr. Robert Redfield, joins us and says he's optimistic the country can get a handle on the virus but still says people need to be cautious. Steroids can help save the lives of those who are seriously ill. States and public health departments are being told to prepare for mass distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine by November 1st. How realistic is that? The airline industry is struggling and now thousands of workers are facing furloughs. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Can we trust drug companies to make a safe vaccine? Plus, Wall Street thrives while Main Street dies. Sep 01, 2020

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Will corners be cut to get a coronavirus vaccine developed quickly? An ER doctor explains how much we're learning about this virus. Will a payroll tax change help people struggling financially? Why are stocks up when so many people don't have a job? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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