Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Coronavirus tests, stimulus package
A California epidemiologist talks about whether shelter-in-place efforts are effective so far, plus the status of tests and a potential treatment for COVID-19. Meanwhile, the Senate fails to move forward a $2 trillion stimulus package.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenA California epidemiologist talks about whether shelter-in-place efforts are effective so far, plus the status of tests and a potential treatment for COVID-19. Meanwhile, the Senate fails to move forward a $2 trillion stimulus package. The bill includes billions for struggling businesses, and sending more than $1000 directly to Americans.
In this episode
5 storiesSocial distancing could be ‘lots more draconian,’ plus the state of coronavirus testing
A California epidemiologist talks about whether shelter-in-place efforts are effective so far, plus the status of tests and a potential treatment for COVID-19.
Read the story9 minCongress fights over $2 trillion stimulus package as coronavirus endangers economy
For the second time in 24 hours, Senate Democrats prevented a $2 trillion stimulus package from moving forward.
Read the story9 minLA has the busiest court system in the US. How is coronavirus affecting cases?
As California nears 2,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, the court system hasn’t been spared from the fallout. In LA, court trials have been postponed for at least a month.
Read the story9 minWith tour canceled, LA punk band connects with fans virtually to survive
Spanish Love Songs, an LA punk band, was planning on touring through the summer. But now that isn’t happening. Lead Singer Dylan Slocum says touring is the main way musicians in 2020 make money. He adds, “Even beyond us, there’s our crew, there’s the venue staff, there’s agents ... all the way down to the bartenders and door people (security). So there’s a lot of people who are at work.”
Read the story11 minStream at home: ‘Big Time Adolescence,’ ‘Swallow,’ ‘Blow the Man Down’
Since most of us will be cooped up in our homes for a while, there’s a lot of time to catch up on movies and TV. We talk about what’s new on streaming sites, and whether or not they’re any good.
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