The On Deadline Podcast

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Ken Burns says we're witnessing history. Plus, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban wants to give the economy a much-needed jolt. May 25, 2020

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Filmmaker Ken Burns discusses living through history as this pandemic continues. Historian Jon Meacham compares the current COVID-19 pandemic to the Spanish Flu more than 100 years ago. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has plans to kick-start the economy and boost small businesses. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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How can I stay connected in a coronavirus world? Plus, am I the only one tired of Zoom? May 22, 2020

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The pandemic is amplifying feelings of loneliness. What can we do to connect with others if we're stuck at home? Public health officials are worried about opening everything back up too soon. So what keeps them up at night? Lots of grills are getting fired up for the Memorial Day weekend but will the meat cost too much? Zoom fatigue is starting to hit people. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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If I go back to work, what about my kids? Plus, will I catch the virus at the beach? May 21, 2020

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Different shutdown rules for each state and county could lead to confusion if you're traveling for the Memorial Day weekend. What are parents supposed to do with their kids if they're told to come back to work? More people are headed to the beach with the nicer weather. What are the chances they can return home with the virus? Don't slack off with your video conference calls. A media expert has some tips to look good and professional to impress co-workers, current bosses and maybe your future boss. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Why did a priest use squirt guns to "bless" the faithful? Plus, don't be a jerk during the pandemic! May 20, 2020

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While President Trump faces criticism for comparing the coronavirus pandemic to a bad flu season, some data suggests the President may have been right all along. A California pastor is resuming in-person services despite the Governor's lockown orders. A priest explains why he decided to turn to a toy gun to spray holy water. Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg shares tips on avoiding WFH burnout. A California County is set to resume jury trial while enforcing physical distancing. Why are people being jerks during this pandemic? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Can you trust the numbers? Plus, welcome to Disney World but promise not to sue. May 19, 2020

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President Trump once again defended his decision to take unproven anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine. A scientist in Florida was reportedly fired for refusing to manipulate COVID-19 data to make it look favorable for re-opening. Some businesses are looking to purchase liability insurance to avoid any coronavirus-related lawsuits. A doctor breaks down the pros and cons of telehealth. The class of 2020 is leaving college and heading into one of the worst job markets in modern history. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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President Trump says he's taking anti-malaria meds, should you? Plus, Mark Cuban wants to give you some $$$. May 18, 2020

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President Trump makes a shocking statement that he's been taking anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine for over a week to prevent coronavirus infection. Mark Cuban suggests the U.S. government pay American families $1,000 every 2 weeks for 2 months. A medical experts weighs in on our chances of contracting the virus outdoors. A Harvard study shows age-specific shelter-in-place may be more effective. The restaurant industry faces a bleak future, coming out of the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Social distancing worked – now what? Plus, to vax or not to vax, trying to answer the question May 15, 2020

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A new study says YES--social distancing has been working. But will the nicer weather and long holiday weekend coming up tempt too many people to go out and socialize with each other? Will the anti-vaccine movement crush any hope that people will get a vaccine if one is developed? How influential are they? College students stuck at home learning online while self-quarantining can actually negotiate their tuition. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Will we ever have a vaccine? Plus, can cats give us coronavirus? May 14, 2020

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Ousted federal vaccine expert Dr. Rick Bright criticizes the Trump administration's handling of the pandemic during his congressional testimony. Medical researchers are rethinking the effect of the coronavirus on children. Sacramento is preparing to allow restaurants to set up tables on streets and in parking lots to give more room to diners. The pandemic is forever changing the way we fly, forcing the airline industry to adapt. Cats with the coronavirus may not show symptoms, infecting other cats. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Will any business survive the pandemic? Plus, Coronavirus - now there's an app for that! May 13, 2020

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Small businesses owners struggling to keep their doors open during the pandemic. Grocery prices jumped in month of April. Hospitals are changing their building designs to prepare for a pandemic. A new app aims to track down coronavirus hotspots. The pandemic-induced recession is forcing some Americans into early retirement. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Will people die if I reopen my business? Plus, yogurt saves a woman's life. May 12, 2020

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Doctor Anthony Fauci offers a sobering assessment, saying the outbreak isn't under control and reopening businesses should be done very carefully. So how much longer do we have to go before we can all relax a bit? Will new health technology make offices safer or are they just invasions of privacy? Good deeds done. A husband and wife in Pennsylvania credit a grocery store with saving the woman's life. Hollywood is working to start up production on TV shows and movies again. But doing so poses some safety questions. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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