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
CDC issues new mask rules for Summer camps. Kids can ditch them outdoors but indoors will depend on whether someone is vaccinated. A group of hospital workers in Houston is suing over a vaccination requirement. California will keep its mask mandate in place for workers over questions about verifying if workers are vaccinated. Movie theaters are making a big comeback. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ...
Jun 01, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 295
CDC Director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, talks vaccines, masks and what life will look like after the pandemic officially ends. Letting people work from home part or all of the time sounds good in theory but businesses are finding out it's full of problems. 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...
May 27, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 294
A CDC advisory panel will look into whether people should get a vaccine booster shot. But will these boosters really be needed? Parents have concerns about getting their older kids vaccinated. A top pediatrician answers questions and tries to ease concerns. United Airlines offers lots of money for pilots to get 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/...
May 26, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 293
Half of American adults are now fully vaccinated. What are the next steps to push that number even higher? People are looking for bigger homes now so they can live with more family members. The pandemic craze over backyard chicken coops is now leading to Salmonella problems. 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...
May 25, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 292
A man suffering from COVID complications is given a 50/50 chance to live in southern California. Now, he's out of the hospital after more than seven months. Scientists find what might be another coronavirus. The White House teams up with dating apps to try to boost vaccination numbers. More people are taking their clothes to professional cleaners now that offices are opening back up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn...
May 21, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 291
A COVID booster shot could be ready in a few months but will we really need to get it? California regulators may roll back workplace restrictions like mask requirements. Businesses are navigating new CDC recommendations while concerned about people getting sick at work. Demand is growing to fly again. Can airlines handle a Summer surge of vaccinated travelers? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choi...
May 20, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 290
Despite the number of vaccine doses and ease of availability, racial disparities still exist when it comes to vaccination rates. Santa Clara County in northern California is requiring businesses to ask if workers have been vaccinated. Farmers are recovering after getting hit hard early in the pandemic. 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...
May 19, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 289
Anxiety is growing over the idea of ditching the mask indoors. A new poll shows support for proof of vaccination at places like stadiums and concerts. The pandemic might be leading to more Deaths of Despair. Renting a car is getting tougher and more expensive because of the pandemic. 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...
May 18, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 288
A big nurses union speaks out against the new CDC mask recommendations. A doctor answers the most common questions surrounding the vaccines. Traffic is getting bad again in big cities but the morning commutes remain on the smoother side. Lipstick sales could boom now that people will be taking off their masks in public. 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/adc...
May 17, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 287
NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins talks masks, CDC guidelines and the vaccinated vs. the unvaccinated. Maybe businesses should stop taking people's temperatures. Pressure builds on workers and security to enforce mask mandates after revised CDC guidelines. The economy seems to be bouncing back from the pandemic. 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...
May 14, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 286
The CDC changes its mask guidelines, saying it's ok for vaccinated people to ditch their masks in most indoor settings. The revised CDC guidelines could raise big legal issues and challenges as businesses try to figure out who is and who isn't vaccinated. Ohio is offering $1 million to a few people who get vaccinated, taking incentives to a whole new level. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices...
May 13, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 285
Breakthrough COVID-19 cases hit the New York Yankees. Two coaches and a staffer test positive despite being vaccinated. Airline pilots are getting back to work and some are rusty which can be dangerous. Animal doctors are overwhelmed with furry patients thanks to the pandemic. The pandemic is leading to a sauce shortage at Chick-fil-A. 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://podcas...
May 12, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 284
Kids ages 12 to 15 could get vaccinated within a week but will parents let them? Vaccine hesitancy is an issue with moms and dads. The pandemic has led to a shortage of rideshare drivers. That shortage is making Uber and Lyft rides more expensive. People working and staying home are skipping daily showers. Is that gross or a healthy thing to do? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit http...
May 11, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 283
Indoor mask mandates could be the next restrictions eased. But that might depend on vaccination rates. One drug-maker is working on a combo shot of the flu vaccine and COVID vaccine booster. Buffalo is addressing vaccine hesitancy by offering free beer. 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...
May 10, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 282
