Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Coronavirus and entertainment
Concerned about coronavirus, companies are canceling or postponing conferences and events. This afternoon, concert promoters Goldenvoice announced that Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals are now pushed to October.
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenConcerned about coronavirus, companies are canceling or postponing conferences and events. This afternoon, concert promoters Goldenvoice announced that Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals are now pushed to October. They generate more than $1 billion annually.
In this episode
5 storiesStagecoach and Coachella are delayed. What does that mean for the entertainment economy?
As more people stay home to protect themselves from coronavirus, they’re spending less money, and that could continue to hurt global and local economies. Companies are canceling or postponing conferences and events.
Read the story10 minHow to cope with coronavirus stress -- without doomsday prepping
USC psychology professor Norbert Schwarz says the risk is real, but panicking hinders your ability to do what’s reasonable. “Calm down. Watch a little bit less news about the sensational moments of the coronavirus. And spend your time actually preparing and keeping things under control.”
Read the story7 minDo hospitals have enough beds, ventilators and physicians for influx of coronavirus patients?
Nobody really knows how bad the coronavirus outbreak will be in the U.S. Most people who get it probably won’t require hospitalization. But vulnerable populations might require intensive care.
Read the story9 min‘Bodies’: Why thousands of women are suing the makers of vaginal mesh
Melynda was a 32-year-old woman who exercised regularly and lived a healthy life. But she was diagnosed with Pelvic Organ Prolapse, and doctors recommended that she have vaginal mesh inserted to help strengthen her pelvic floor.
Read the story11 minAnnie Murphy on ‘Schitt’s Creek’ success, and how Alexis Rose grows from ditzy to deep
Annie Murphy is a breakout star in the Canadian sitcom “Schitt’s Creek,” which is in its sixth and final season, and has gained a cult-like following.
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