The On Deadline Podcast

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Did the virus go from tiger to wildcat? Plus, it might be really hard to get sick. Jun 22, 2020

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A doctor in Italy says COVID-19 is getting weaker and could even die out before there's a vaccine. Two researchers say the chance of getting infected during a random encounter is very, very low. If you're looking for a new job, try contact tracing. A doctor answers your questions about the virus, like is it ok to still be intimate with your spouse? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Should we close everything again? Plus, will antibodies protect me? Jun 19, 2020

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Evidence is growing that the virus is sticking around for a while longer. More and more people are wondering if we opened everything too early. So what new precautions might be needed? A new study looks into whether antibodies offer protection against COVID-19 and for how long. Is the economy bouncing back from the worst of it? Or will things get even rougher? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Let's all wear a mask..or not. Plus, will movie theaters survive the pandemic? Jun 18, 2020

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The great mask debates continues. California's governor issues an order requiring them in "high risk settings." Is this just a matter of common sense public health or a violation of freedom? Has the federal government left it up now to local governments to figure out the pandemic? First, there wasn't any toilet paper. Now, there's too much. The pandemic has disrupted the supply chain. Movie theaters plan to open up soon. But will anyone go? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Dr. Fauci tell us to wear a mask. Plus, can I sue if I get the virus at work? Jun 17, 2020

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Dr. Anthony Fauci is with us, talking about reopening, wearing masks, a vaccine and if the recent George Floyd protests will cause a spike in cases. Was it a mistake to reopen so soon? And is it even possible to shut things down again? Will workers and customers soon have to sign coronavirus liability waivers? Are they even legal? Sports leagues are having a tough time starting up again. What will it take for them play again? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Could a simple steroid be the big breakthrough we need? Plus, why are so many people are unhappy? Jun 16, 2020

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A widely available and cheap steroid could be a lifesaver for those close to death. Younger people in California are getting the virus at a higher rate now. Is it their behavior? More Americans are unhappy now than in the past 50 years. How big of a role does the pandemic play in that? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Did America open too soon? Plus, the FDA now says NO to Hydroxychloroquine. Jun 15, 2020

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Some states that opened weeks ago are now seeing a spike in coronavirus cases. Have we opened back up too soon? Passengers flew into LAX with the coronavirus but Los Angeles officials failed to warn the public. The FDA revokes its emergency authorization of anti-malaria drugs. As states across the country reported problems with mail-in ballots, the November election could be a nightmare. The coronavirus pandemic may put an end to the popularity of the open floor plans. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Your employer may ask where you've been. Plus, would you move to Fargo, ND before another pandemic hits? Jun 12, 2020

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When you go back to the office, in addition to face coverings and temperature checks, contract tracing could be part of your daily routine. Restaurants are reopening for in-house dining. But they must meet health requirements before letting people in. A restaurant owner shares what it is really like to prepare for reopening amid restrictions. Many people say they want to move out of cities once this pandemic is over. A new survey says Fargo, North Dakota is one of the top destinations. A Fargo resident explains what it is like to live there, especially during winter. Unemployment continues to be front and center although the extra $600 per week for COVID-19 unemployment is ending soon. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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To mask or not to mask, that's a nationalwide debate. Plus, spending the pandemic in space Jun 11, 2020

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The number of coronavirus cases is on the rise again in dozens of states. Are we back to where we started? The Commander of the International Space Station explains what it is like to be away from the Earth and the pandemic. In Orange County, California, face coverings are no longer required in public. Collegiate sports envision what their new normal will be when they resume their leagues. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Cases are spiking, is another shut down ahead? Plus, can we wipe out a second wave? Jun 10, 2020

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Cases and hospitalizations are going up in several states. Is a second wave already here? And if cases keep going up, is there a political will to shut things down again? Those recent unemployment numbers that looked better might not have been as good as we had thought. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Can the WHO ever get its facts straight? Plus, will watching a movie get me sick? Jun 09, 2020

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The World Health Organization walks back recent comments on asymptomatic people transmitting the virus. Why the mixed messages? More movie theaters and gyms are opening around the country. How worried are health officials? The protests will give us a great deal of insight soon into whether the virus can spread in massive outdoor groups. More people and booking vacation rentals this Summer. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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