The On Deadline Podcast

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The pandemic is inspiring generational warfare. Plus, an airline will pay for your funeral if you catch COVID-19 on flight. Aug 03, 2020

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Millennials and Gen Zers are feeling frustrated for being blamed for spreading the virus while facing setbacks. Emirates is offering to cover medical and funeral costs for air travelers who catch the virus on its planes. Scientists are under pressure to develop a coronavirus vaccine, sparking concerns of its possible inefficacy. People are skipping their cancer screenings during the pandemic, and doctors think that could lead to a surge in the number of future cancer patients. The president of the Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis said, to save the economy, America needs to shut down again for several weeks. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Kids spread COVID-19 way quicker than anyone thought. Plus, baseball's new season is in jeopardy. Jul 31, 2020

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Dr. Anthony Fauci tells Congress COVID-19 will stick around for a while but he is cautiously optimistic about a vaccine soon. A new study shows how quickly the virus spread at a sleep-away camp in Georgia. Will kids fall behind in school because of online learning? Major League Baseball's season just started and it's already in jeopardy with a coronavirus outbreak on one team and cases on another. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Did Sweden get it right this whole time? Plus, the virus kills a dog. Jul 30, 2020

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Was Sweden right? The country never shut down during this pandemic. It may have looked bad at one point but now cases and deaths are rapidly falling. What can we learn about the spread of COVID-19 from the outbreak on the Diamond Princess cruise ship? More people are obsessing over bad news now. We look into how doomscrolling is bad for your mental health. A dog catches the virus and later dies. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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COVID-19 is a heartbreaker--literally. Plus, hygiene theater is a nice show but does it keep us healthy? Jul 29, 2020

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Doctors now say COVID-19 could cause heart damage and maybe even cardiac arrest. Disinfecting everything around you might be a waste of time. Hygiene theater makes us feel good but is it keeping us healthy? The pandemic leads to an unprecedented movie industry deal between AMC and Universal. What will happen to baseball without the minor leagues this year? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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A mask a day keeps the doctor away. Plus, my pants are tighter now. Is the virus to blame? Jul 28, 2020

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A new study finds masks also work to protect you from everyone else. Will this persuade more people to wear them? The race is on for a vaccine and new treatments. We explore what looks promising. A double economic shock is coming as extra unemployment benefits run out and the national moratorium on evictions end. Beware the "coronavirus 15." Evidence is growing that people have gained weight during the pandemic with all the stay-at-home orders. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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How promising is the latest COVID-19 vaccine trial? Plus, people are buying more ice cream and less deodorants. Jul 27, 2020

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The world's largest vaccine trial is now underway with 30,000 participants. Some experts say California may be beginning to flatten the curve after hitting its new peak. The pandemic may have forever changed the way we shop. Major League Baseball's pandemic-era season may be in jeopardy with dozens of players and staff contracting the virus. Could this be a lesson for professional football? More Americans are taking refuge on the open water, sparking a boom in the boating industry. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Do we need Shutdown 2.0? Plus, a new clue into why COVID-19 symptoms vary. Jul 24, 2020

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More than 150 medical experts signed a letter, urging politicians to order another shutdown to stop the spread of the virus; the new CDC guidelines on education appear to favor reopening schools; T-cells may be key to understanding why people have different symptoms to COVID-19; What will the new coronavirus relief bill look like?; Movie theater chains are pushing for the release of blockbusters. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Why does CA have more cases but fewer deaths than NY? Plus, life is good for the rich and famous during the pandemic. Jul 23, 2020

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California has more coronavirus infections but fewer deaths than New York; there are questions over whether the federal government can efficiently and effectively distribute COVID-19 vaccines; states are bracing for the November election with mail-in and absentee ballots; the pandemic hasn't changed the lifestyle of the rich and famous; the pandemic has a devastating effect on college sports. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Big pharmas are hoping for COVID-19 vaccine profits. Plus, play pandemic ball! Jul 22, 2020

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The U.S. government makes a deal with two pharmaceutical companies for yet-to-be-developed coronavirus vaccines; how profitable will the COVID-19 vaccine-making business be?; the new MLB season is kicking off but things will look very different; a financial expert recommends parents sign a lease with their boomerang kids; a founding father battled another pandemic at the start of the United States. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Don't get your hopes up on Coronavirus vaccines. Plus, how will Hollywood handle the pandemic now? Jul 21, 2020

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A new analysis shows the coronavirus has a higher mortality rate than the flu; doctors are adjusting how they treat COVID-19 patients; antibodies fade fast, so do vaccine hopes; Hollywood may use zoning strategies to shoot films and TV shows during the pandemic; a Southern California teen makes face coverings for the deaf. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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