Clearing up confusion over "breakthrough" COVID cases and the true risk of those who test positive. Does the messaging need to change about the vaccines to boost vaccination rates? Those rates for Black Americans are still on the lower side. We look into how to change that. A lawsuit looks to end California's mask mandate in schools. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastc...
Jul 23, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 325
In Alabama, 70-percent of eligible adults are not fully vaccinated. Other Southern states have similarly low vaccination rates. One California legislator wants the state to consider making vaccines mandatory. NFL teams could be forced to forfeit games if not enough players are vaccinated, and there is a Covid-19 outbreak. The Olympics are finally underway, but will they get to the finish line in Tokyo? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/p...
Jul 22, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 324
New research shows that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine might be less effective against the Delta variant. Thanks largely to Covid-19, American life expectancy in 2020 saw its biggest drop since World War II. Even with some fears, the vaccines appear to be holding up against the virus. And in Los Angeles, bars and restaurants are leading the way by requiring customers to show proof of vaccination. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priv...
Jul 21, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 323
Can government workplaces require workers get vaccinated? U.S. issues a travel warning to the U.K. because of rising COVID cases there. Fox News changes its tune on vaccinations. Hollywood movies and television shows could soon require everyone on set be vaccinated. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 20, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 322
The American Academy of Pediatrics says all kids should wear masks in schools regardless of vaccination status. Is President Biden right when he says vaccine misinformation on Facebook kills people? Freedom Day in the U.K. But are people liberated from COVID? COVID-19 threatens to ruin the Summer Olympics. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 19, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 321
COVID cases are on the rise across the U.S. Is there anything more that can be done to persuade people to get vaccinated? Los Angeles County is back with an indoor mask mandate. Will social distancing and capacity limits follow shortly? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 16, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 320
A tale of two Americas--the vaccinated and the unvaccinated. The Summer COVID surge is mostly targeting the unvaccinated. The virus is surging in several countries around the world even though we're supposed to be through the worst of it. CEOs have gotten richer during the pandemic. More and more people are returning to the office. How do they feel about it? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choice...
Jul 15, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 319
Should local governments start taking more aggressive actions to get more people vaccinated? The pandemic has led to more hunger across the country but is help on the way? More people died of drug overdoses in 2020 than the previous year. The pandemic seems to be a big reason why. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 14, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 318
California goes against the CDC when it comes to masks at school. The economy is on the way to recovery from the pandemic but what lies ahead in the near future? Americans are coming out of this pandemic feeling much more optimistic. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 13, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 317
A flu shot might offer protection against the worst of COVID. Israel will offer a third dose of the Pfizer vaccine to severely immunocompromised adults in what health experts say could be the first phase of an experiment to provide booster shots to certain groups of people. This comes as Pfizer is looking for U.S. approval for the third shot. People are heading back to the office which means they're commuting again. It turns out that commute could actually be good for your mental health. To lear...
Jul 12, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 316
The CDC issues new recommendations for masks at schools. It says vaccinated kids and teachers don't need to wear them if they're vaccinated. But it's up to local school districts to decide. Pfizer is asking the FDA for approval for a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. But is it really necessary? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 09, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 315
Bad headaches are the latest COVID-19 symptoms. Why is the FDA dragging when it comes to full approval of the COVID vaccines? COVID cases are rising again even in highly vaccinated areas. Are we in for another surge or more of a mini-surge? Did we compromise our own immune systems by social distancing and wearing masks for the past year? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podc...
Jul 08, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 314
How big is the risk of unvaccinated kids getting COVID-19 at Summer camp this year? Working moms are struggling to catch up in this economy due to the pandemic. Tokyo declares an emergency over COVID just weeks before the Olympics. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 07, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 313
Scientists are now concerned about a new variant--Lambda. The Pfizer vaccine might not be as effective against the Delta variant than previously thought. But there's still some good news. Are most people just over this pandemic already? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 06, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 312
How did the U.S. do in its pandemic response? We look into what went right and what went wrong and what we can do better in the future. The pandemic has taken a toll on people's mental health. What can be done to get back to normal again? Traffic has changed since the pandemic started and those changes could be permanent. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/a...
Jul 01, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 311
The good, bad and ugly of the pandemic as it stands right now in the U.S. People, especially those who've recovered from COVID-19, are having a tough time getting back to their normal pre-pandemic lives. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 30, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 310
Roads and airports will be packed this long holiday weekend as millions of people look to travel after spending last July 4th stuck at home. LA County health officials lifted mandatory mask wearing in most places but now recommend wearing them indoors again even if you're vaccinated. What should people do? Dentists are busier than ever as people look to get their teeth fixed now that masks are coming off. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.co...
Jun 29, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 309
The Delta variant threatens to infect every unvaccinated person in the U.S. A "quarantine tent" could protect airline passengers from a sick person in mid-flight. People are having trouble being nice to each other now that things are getting back to normal. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 23, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 308
The pandemic is changing the labor market and people are no longer afraid to quit their jobs. American Airlines is now canceling flights because of a labor shortage related to the pandemic. Small businesses struggle to hang on in the pandemic especially when giants like Amazon are doing better than ever. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 21, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 307
More and more people are ripping off their masks. Are you one of them? Does it feel weird? If so, you're not alone. COVID long-haulers are developing mental health issues that have led to suicide in at least one case. A major player on Wall Street is telling its New York workers they're headed back to the office this Fall whether they like it or not. The pandemic crushes the dreams of a restaurant owner but she plans to bounce back stronger than ever. To learn more about listener data and our pr...
Jun 18, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 306
The Biden administration says it's spending a few billion dollars now to develop COVID-19 treatments. The common cold is coming back quickly. The pandemic could push more lawmakers to support a Medicare-for-all plan. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 17, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 305
A new study suggests COVID-19 was in the U.S. even before the first confirmed cases. California opens up again but will people drop their masks now? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 16, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 304
CDC now labels the Delta variant as a "variant of concern." California reopens today...mostly. More supply chain issues will lead to shipping delays from Asia. Dodger Stadium will host sell-out crowds once again. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 15, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 303
The U.S. is about to hit 600,000 COVID-19th deaths but there is room for optimism moving forward. California reopens tomorrow but the rules might not be so clear. People wearing masks might soon be the ones who are shamed. But should they be? Airports are getting busier and busier. The pandemic could cause a surge in enrollment of kindergarten students this Fall. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad c...
Jun 14, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 302
Doctors are finding that the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines are causing a higher number of cases of heart inflammation in young adults and teenagers. Back-to-school shopping could be a little difficult coming up due to supply chain issues. Restaurants across the country are getting back to normal but problems like finding workers are making for bumpy reopenings. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad...
Jun 11, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 301
mRNA technology in the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines could hold the key to fighting other diseases. The pandemic might have made even more people feel lonely and not having trust in others. California lifts most of its pandemic rules on June 15th but will people still keep their masks on voluntarily? People are struggling to lose weight or keep it off as the pandemic winds down. Starbucks is the latest major company suffering from shortages and supply chain issues. To learn more about listener dat...
Jun 10, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 300
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Jun 09, 2021•18 min
The U.S. is on track to fail to reach President Biden's vaccination goal. He wants 70% of adults to get at least one shot by July 4th. What happens if the country can't get there? The massive vaccination effort is raising privacy concerns and questions whether public health agencies and even the Pentagon can be trusted with your personal and medical information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad ch...
Jun 08, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 298
New study finds increased rates of COVID hospitalizations for teenagers. The CDC says this shows they need to be vaccinated. California is the next state to try a vaccine lottery program. Do this and other incentive programs really work to increase vaccination rates? The economy seems to be recovering well from the pandemic but will inflation slow things down? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choi...
Jun 04, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 297
COVID cases, deaths and hospitalizations are dropping quickly in the U.S. But much of the rest of the world is still struggling to gain control over the virus. Does that mean it'll come back around and hit the U.S. hard again? The pandemic might be partially to blame for surging home prices across the country. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 02, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 296
