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Uber In Talks To Buy Grubhub; South Korea Sees New Spike In COVID-19 Cases
May 13, 2020 17:10 - 41 minutesUber is in talks to acquire rival Grubhub. The consolidation of the two food delivery operations would give the company a 55% market share at a time when demand for food delivery is exploding. Also, authorities in South Korea say they have no immediate plans to revive strict social distancing rules despite a spike in cases linked to nightclubs in Seoul.
Gender And Coronavirus; Photojournalist Documents COVID-19 Patients
May 12, 2020 19:50 - 41 minutesGlobally, women who contracted COVID-19 have been less likely than infected men to get really sick or die. Researchers in Los Angeles have begun giving male patients the hormone progesterone, mainly found in women, to see if that helps them recover. One of those researchers joins us to discuss the study. And, photojournalist Jeff Rhode takes us inside Holy Name Medical Center, an independent hospital in Teaneck, New Jersey, where he is documenting the coronavirus pandemic.
New Flavors for Spring Cooking; Elon Musk Defies COVID-19 Shutdown Order
May 12, 2020 17:22 - 41 minutesChef Kathy Gunt joins us to talk about ways to liven up the menu with new flavors and repurposed ingredients. Also, Tesla is making cars at its California factory again in defiance of a shutdown order from local public health officials. CEO Elon Musk sued Alameda County, where the plant is located, and even threatened to move Tesla out of California in light of the coronavirus restrictions
Running While Black; Lockdown Lessons From Refugees
May 11, 2020 19:52 - 41 minutesAhmaud Arbery's killing has united runners across the country, but it has also caused black runners to reflect on fears of being attacked or racially profiled while running. We hear from James Ravenell II, co-founder of Black Runners Connection, about what it means to run as a black person in the U.S. And, Americans across the country are grappling with limited movements and a lot more time at home. For many refugees, this is something they're quite familiar with.
Kawasaki Disease In Children; Seattle Record Store To Close
May 08, 2020 19:23 - 42 minutesDoctors in several countries around the world are warning of children being sickened with what might be Kawasaki disease, which causes inflammation, fevers, rashes, and damage to blood vessels. Some say it could be linked to the coronavirus. We speak with a doctor who has treated half a dozen patients with the syndrome at a hospital on Long Island, New York. And, Seattle's Bop Street Records, one of the top five record stores in the nation, is closing at the end of June after more than 30 yea...
75 Years Since V-E Day; Researchers Scramble For COVID-19 Vaccine
May 08, 2020 19:22 - 42 minutesThere are nearly 80 coronavirus vaccines under development — and that's a good thing because the world will need more than one to work to vaccinate the entire planet. KUOW's David Hyde has a story of three people in the Seattle area who are leading that effort. Also, this week marks 75 years since Victory in Europe Day, the end of World War II in Europe. We speak with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Rick Atkinson, who wrote a three-volume history of the war.
Advice For Couples In Quarantine; Honolulu Florist Reopens For Mother's Day
May 07, 2020 20:18 - 41 minutesPsychologists talk about the stresses of isolating alone. But sometimes, quarantining with partners is even more stressful. In her new podcast, "Couples Under Lockdown," author and therapist Esther Perel shares her advice. And, some florists in Hawaii are reopening just in time for Mother's Day. A florist in Honolulu joins us to discuss the challenges of reopening during the pandemic.
Georgia Shooting Video; Contact Tracer Day In The Life
May 06, 2020 19:00 - 41 minutesA new graphic video of a shooting of an unarmed black man by a white former police officer and his son is fueling protests in Georgia. Reporter Emily Jones of Georgia Public Broadcasting joins us to discuss the latest in the investigation. And, Oscar Baez was working as a foreign service officer in Jerusalem when the State Department called him home in March because of the coronavirus. Now, he works as a contact tracer in the Boston area.
'The Last Archive' Podcast Explores Truth; Coronavirus's Impact On Art
May 06, 2020 17:56 - 42 minutesHistorian Jill Lepore sees herself as a detective of sorts and in her new podcast, "The Last Archive." She joins us to discuss her journey toward a larger question — who killed truth? Also, artists find inspiration to create in all kinds of circumstances and art can help us understand crises and loss. Host Jeremy Hobson talks about how artists create and how the art world is being affected by the coronavirus pandemic with Jonathan Fineberg, an art historian and critic.
A Bunch Of Banana Recipes; Wendy's Removes Burgers From Menu At Some Locations
May 05, 2020 21:41 - 41 minutesThe coronavirus crisis had many people searching the internet for banana bread recipes. Resident chef Kathy Gunst shares hers, as well a couple more uses for the fruit. Also, Wendy's is no longer selling burgers at select locations in California, South Carolina and Kentucky, among others, citing disruptions to the beef supply.
Possible COVID-19 Futures; Moving The Elderly Home
May 05, 2020 17:56 - 42 minutesResearchers at the University of Minnesota project multiples waves of COVID-19 could be extended through the summer if the virus isn't contained. Sharon Begley, senior science writer for STAT, joins us to discuss the research. And, Dr. Thomas Cornwell, executive chairman of the not-for-profit Home Centered Care Institute, discusses the pros and cons of moving the elderly out of nursing homes amid the coronavirus crisis.
Chicago Nurse On Caring For COVID-19 Patients; Ethical Issues Raised In A Pandemic
May 04, 2020 18:06 - 42 minutesChicago nurse Dominique Pirotte recently lost two patients to COVID-19 in less than an hour. She joins us to talk about that day, and also about the pain and frustration she feels when people deny the gravity of the coronavirus crisis. Arthur Caplan, head of the division of medical ethics at NYU School of Medicine, joins us to discuss some of the ethical issues arising during this pandemic.
Irish Designers Take Architecture's Top Prize; Hemingway In Quarantine
May 04, 2020 17:19 - 43 minutesThe highest honor in architecture has gone to two designers from Ireland. The 2020 Pritzker Architecture Prize was awarded in March to Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara, co-founders of the Dublin design firm Grafton Architects. We speak with Farrell and McNamara. Also, Ernest Hemingway quarantined with both his Wife and his mistress. Host Robin Young speaks to Lesley Blume about her article "How Hemingway Quarantined (Hint: It Was with his Wife, his Mistress, his Son and the Nanny)."
Randy Newman's 'Stay Away'; Parenting Study On Stress
May 01, 2020 18:06 - 42 minutesOscar winning composer Randy Newman joins us to talk about his new song,"Stay Away." It's a humorous take on social distancing and good hygiene during the coronavirus crisis. And, parenting has gotten a lot more complicated during the pandemic. We speak to the lead author of a recent study on the stresses to parents in this crisis.
Buying A Car During A Pandemic; Volunteering For An Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine
May 01, 2020 17:30 - 42 minutesVehicle sales plummeted in April after dealerships were closed around the country. We talk to Michelle Krebs, executive analyst for Cox Automotive, about how auto sales are happening and who's buying cars right now. Also, we speak with Neal Browning, who is voluntarily taking part in a trial of a potential coronavirus vaccine from the biotech company Moderna.
Housing Insecurity In A Pandemic; Richmond COVID-19 Deaths
April 30, 2020 19:57 - 42 minutesIn Richmond, Virginia, health officials say most of the deaths from COVID-19 have been in the black community. Dr. Danny Avula joins us to discuss why. And, some states have issued a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures during the pandemic, but others are offering little to no protection at all. We take a big picture view at what states are doing to tackle housing insecurity during the pandemic with Columbia Law School's Emily Benfer.
History Of Black Cowboys; Getting On The Ballot During Coronavirus
April 30, 2020 17:57 - 42 minutesHere & Now takes you to Compton, California, for a chat with author Walter Thompson-Hernández about the Compton Cowboys and their ranch culture. We also talk with cowboy Randy Hook about the history of black cowboys in the U.S. Also, the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted elections across the country. Now, some candidates running for office are encountering another barrier: ballot access. VPM's Roberto Roldan reports.
Works Progress Administration History; Weather Data Reduction
April 29, 2020 19:31 - 41 minutesOhio State University art history professor Jody Patterson joins us to discuss lessons learned from President Franklin D. Roosevelt's artist employment programs such as the Works Progress Administration. And, commercial aircraft are gathering much less weather data because of the huge reduction in air travel. We find out what that might mean for forecasting hurricanes and other storms this summer.
Where Is Kim Jon Un?; Unemployment Backups
April 29, 2020 19:29 - 42 minutesNorth Korea hasn't reported a single case of COVID-19. But the pandemic coincides with the absence of the country's leader, Kim Jon Un, who hasn't been seen in nearly three weeks. Also, in states where unemployment programs were already stretched thin, few workers are able to get their hands on benefits during the coronavirus pandemic. We speak with unemployment expert Michele Evermore about the country's unemployment system.
Ohio Prison Coronavirus Outbreak; Long-Term Effects Of COVID-19
April 28, 2020 18:06 - 42 minutesMarion County is a small central Ohio county with one of the highest per capita infection rates of the coronavirus in the U.S. An outbreak at a county prison is now spreading into the rest of the community. Marion County Public Health Commissioner Traci Kinsler joins us to discuss the latest. And, doctors now know that COVID-19 attacks every body system from the lungs to the heart to the liver to the kidneys. Yale cardiologist Dr. Harlan Krumholz says Americans might face mental and physical ...
Hairstylist On The Future Of Salons; Pandemic Impact On Rural Health Care
April 28, 2020 17:24 - 43 minutesUnder the federal relief package rolled out during the pandemic, self-employed people — such as stylists and barbers — can now collect unemployment. Kristin Snyder, a hairstylist in Ann Arbor, Michigan, started an online petition to raise awareness and funds for people in her industry who are out of work. Also, we look at what the pandemic means for rural hospitals, many of which were already struggling financially before the coronavirus.
Georgia Gym Owner On Reopening Business; Musician Brian McKnight
April 27, 2020 19:14 - 43 minutesThe state of Georgia started reopening businesses on Friday. A gym owner talks about what it's been like allowing customers into the gym. And, musician Brian McKnight speaks about the Instagram concert he held earlier this month to support the World Health Organization and Global Citizen.
China's Disinformation Echoes Russian Strategies; The Future Of American Colleges
April 27, 2020 17:19 - 42 minutesChina has evolved its disinformation strategy into an outward-facing pageant that borrows many elements from Russia's playbook from 2016 and before. NPR's Miles Parks reports. Also, uncertainty about the coronavirus pandemic's future course is leaving universities and students with more questions than answers. We hear one point of view about the post-pandemic future of American colleges.
Alabama Governor On Reopening State; Grocery Shopping In A Pandemic
April 24, 2020 19:38 - 42 minutesAlabama Gov. Kay Ivey says she is still considering whether to extend the state's stay-at-home order past April 30. She joins us to discuss the state's reopening strategy. And, the coronavirus pandemic has dramatically changed the way in which we grocery shop. One expert says it may be for the better.
How A 'Hidden Outbreak' Spread Undetected; Coronavirus Inside Nursing Homes
April 24, 2020 17:13 - 42 minutesNew research suggests the coronavirus was spreading in the U.S. weeks before public officials previously thought. Modeling from Northeastern University suggests thousands of cases may have spread undetected throughout several major cities in January and February, long before an official case was reported. Also, in Tennessee, the Gallatin Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is being sued after more than 161 residents caught the coronavirus and 19 people died. Debbie Bolton lost her 89-year-o...
Detroit Finds Strength In Community; European Countries And Unemployment
April 23, 2020 18:09 - 43 minutesBy now, many of us know someone that's battling the virus or we've lost someone to it. Tonya Mosley is a native of Detroit, which is a hotspot, and she dreads opening up her Facebook to see who in her community has passed away. We go to Detroit for the latest. And, Europe isn't seeing anywhere near as many job losses as the U.S., even though it's economy has also collapsed in recent weeks. NPR's Jim Zarroli reports on how European countries deal with unemployment.
Jason Mraz On 'Look For The Good'; Older People Grapple With Technology
April 23, 2020 17:33 - 42 minutesSinger-songwriter Jason Mraz has just released "Look for the Good," the title track off his upcoming album. Host Jeremy Hobson speaks to Mraz. Also, to avoid going out in public, things like banking and grocery shopping can be done online. But older people don't always embrace this kind of new technology easily. MIT AgeLab Director Joseph Coughlin explains why this is and how seniors can learn to use technology better.
Pennsylvania Paramedic; Addressing Racial Disparities In COVID-19 Spread
April 22, 2020 18:09 - 42 minutesEmergency medical technicians and paramedics are on the frontlines of the nation's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. David Goroff, a paramedic in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania, joins us to discuss his experience. And, black Americans are contracting and dying from COVID-19 at disproportionately high rates. ProPublica's Akilah Johnson joins us to discuss places across the U.S. where people are trying to address these disparities in real-time.
What's Behind Anti-Quarantine Protests; Teachers Tackle Online Learning
April 22, 2020 17:15 - 42 minutes"Astroturfing" could explain some of the anti-quarantine protests happening around the country. We talk to Ben Brock Johnson about the protests and the conservative groups mobilizing them behind the scenes. Also, with students out of school for the rest of the year, teachers are finding ways to maintain the same quality of education teaching from home. Host Tonya Mosley speaks to 4th-grade teacher Amber McCoy, and middle and high school teacher Jim Parry on how to navigate digital learning.
Child Care Provider Talks Coronavirus Challenges; Farmers Forced To Dump Milk
April 21, 2020 18:09 - 43 minutesThe coronavirus pandemic has led dairy farmers to have to dump their milk. Yet, a trip to the grocery store will often find milk shelves bare. David Sommerstein of NCPR explains why. Also, host Tonya Mosley talks with a Washington D.C.-based child care provider about the challenges she's facing during the COVID-19 crisis.
Remembering A Friend's Mom Who Died From COVID-19; Coronavirus Clears Copacabana
April 21, 2020 17:17 - 42 minutesHost Jeremy Hobson recently shared that his friend's mother died in New York. Daryl Doeschner comes on the show to speak about how he thinks his mother Annette Doeschner's death was preventable. Also, Brazil's Copacabana beach, where the sands are normally a magnet for millions who come to relax, celebrate and make money, is cleared from beachgoers. NPR's Philip Reeves reports.
Pennsylvania State Sen. Scott Martin; Child Welfare Agencies Strained
April 20, 2020 18:10 - 42 minutesProtests continue around the country against stay-at-home orders amid the coronavirus crisis. In Pennsylvania, Republican state senators are backing a bill to reopen non-essential businesss in the state. State Sen. Scott Martin joins us to discuss why he is supporting the bill, even though the governor has said he will veto it. And, the coronavirus pandemic has made the work of child welfare agencies more challenging by limiting in-person home visits by social workers.
State Marijuana Laws And Coronavirus; Kids' Books To Read In Isolation
April 20, 2020 17:38 - 43 minutesThe legal cannabis industry is undergoing drastic changes during the COVID-19 outbreak. Sales are up and the pandemic is forcing red and blue states alike to adopt new laws in the era of social distancing. NPR's Brakkton Booker reports. Also, host Tonya Mosley gets a few reading suggestions for kids' books from Juanita Giles, founder and executive director of the Virginia Children's Book Festival.
Shortage Of TV Entertainment; A Restaurateur's Grim Outlook For The Industry
April 17, 2020 17:12 - 43 minutesNearly all television production has stopped because of the pandemic, even as demand from homebound viewers has skyrocketed. Networks, cable and streaming services are adapting to the new reality, even as the pipeline for new shows stops. NPR's Eric Deggans explains. Also, in addition to closing his restaurants, chef Tom Colicchio says he's also had to lay off many employees. He describes how difficult it will be for independent restaurants to bounce back.
Hunting Stuffed Bears; Coronavirus Challenges The Supreme Court
April 16, 2020 20:12 - 42 minutesStuffed animals are crowding the windows of homes as part of a game some call "A Bear Hunt." Mose Buchele from member station KUT in Austin, Texas, took his kids out on their wagon for a hunt and came back with tips. Also, the Supreme Court will hear arguments by telephone beginning in May, after arguments were canceled in March and April due to the coronavirus. NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg shares how the coronavirus has altered the court.
Small Businesses Frustrated; New Jersey Nursing Homes And Coronavirus
April 16, 2020 20:11 - 42 minutesUnder the Paycheck Protection Program, business owners applied for loans to cover payroll that would become outright grants as long as they keep their staff employed for eight weeks. But some small businesses worry they will not have a business left after eight weeks. Also, in the small town of Andover, New Jersey, there are reports of 17 bodies found hidden away in a morgue meant for 4 people at a nursing home. We find out the latest.
Families Face Diaper Shortage; Diagnosing COVID-19 With Patient's Cough
April 15, 2020 18:20 - 42 minutesThe National Diaper Bank says the combination of diaper hoarding and income insecurity is creating a nation-wide diaper crisis. National Diaper Bank CEO Joanne Goldblum joins host Robin Young to discuss the situation. Also, scientists say they can distinguish the sound of a COVID-19 cough in patients exhibiting symptoms from people with other diseases. One group of researchers is developing a diagnostic COVID-19 test that anyone could download on a smartphone that listens to the user's cough....
Patient Advocacy During Coronavirus Pandemic; Working From Home With Kids
April 15, 2020 17:14 - 42 minutesNavigating the medical system during the pandemic has been a nightmare for families who can't visit loved ones in hospitals or care facilities. So how do you advocate for and remain a part of their care? We hear some advice from an expert. Also, millions of Americans have lost their jobs, and many others are working from home right now, often balancing childcare. We check in with Amy Ragsdale, who is working from home while trying to balance childcare with her husband.
Business Booms For Netflix, Amazon; Are Coronavirus Tests Accurate?
April 14, 2020 18:08 - 43 minutesNetflix is now worth $175 billion. Amazon is on a hiring spree. Roben Farzad of Public Radio's "Full Disclosure" joins us to discuss which companies are doing well because of the coronavirus. Also, as more Americans are tested for coronavirus, there is growing concern about the accuracy of those tests. Omai Garner, who directs clinical microbiology testing for UCLA Health, explains why some tests deliver false negatives.
Work From Home Tech Support; How To Talk About End Of Life
April 14, 2020 17:24 - 43 minutesInternet connectivity and other technology issues are frustrating millions of Americans as many settle into new routines working from home during the coronavirus pandemic. Brian Chen, lead consumer technology writer for The New York Times, shares his advice. Also, we find out why everyone at risk from the coronavirus should fill out an advance health care directive to get the best possible end of life care.
New Orleans' Homeless Population; Tuberculosis Vaccine And COVID-19
April 13, 2020 20:18 - 43 minutesNew Orleans has one of the highest coronavirus death rates per capita in the country, and the city's homeless population is especially vulnerable. Martha Kegel, executive director of Unity of Greater New Orleans, talks about efforts to house New Orleans' homeless during the outbreak. And, there is scientific evidence that an existing vaccine for tuberculosis could be somewhat effective against the coronavirus. We get some answers from Dr. Denise Faustman.
Zuni Farmer Shares Lessons In Coping; Technology Could Help Reopen The US
April 13, 2020 17:19 - 43 minutesIn a time of fear and pandemic, one Zuni farmer says lessons from his great-grandparents help him cope. Host Peter O'Dowd spoke with Zuni farmer Jim Enote about the lessons his great-grandparents taught him about the natural world. Also, we look at some of the technology that could help the U.S. safely reopen in the age of COVID-19 with Derek Thompson, senior editor at the Atlantic.
Life As A Single Mom During A Pandemic; TV Recommendations For Quarantine
April 10, 2020 18:09 - 42 minutesTwo single moms in the Bay Area made a sound diary of their lives during the coronavirus pandemic. NPR contributor Aarti Shahani shares what we can learn from their experience. Also, TV-watching has skyrocketed in the age of quarantine. NPR's Eric Deggans tells host Jeremy Hobson which of these shows quarantiners should keep an eye on.
Food Banks See Surge In Demand; Channeling Kids' Creativity During Coronavirus
April 09, 2020 18:06 - 42 minutesFood banks across the country are reporting a surge in demand from families impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. At the same time the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, commonly known as food stamps, has also seen a spike in applications as millions of Americans find themselves out of work. We talk with Kate Leone, chief government relations officer for Feeding America. Also, host Tonya Mosley speaks with author Kelly Yang about her Instagram class that teaches creative writing to...
Pet Adoption During Coronavirus; Frontline Nurses Protest For Better Protections
April 09, 2020 17:54 - 42 minutesSince many states have instituted stay-at-home orders, animal rescue organizations are reporting a significant uptick in people interested in adopting a pet. We chat with Hillary Rosen, founder of A Purposeful Rescue in Los Angeles. Also, nurses from around the country have been protesting a lack of protections for treating patients with COVID-19. We speak with Zenei Cortez, co-president of National Nurses United, the largest union of registered nurses in the country.
Hitchhiking Through America; Reports Of Domestic Violence Rise
April 08, 2020 18:08 - 42 minutesJack Reid talks to us about a method of travel that was already fading, even before the pandemic. He's the author of "Roadside Americans: The Rise and Fall of Hitchhiking in a Changing Nation." And, reports of domestic violence are rising during the pandemic, with the pervasive stay-at-home recommendations.
Music To Lift Your Spirits; Living With Disabilities During Coronavirus Outbreak
April 08, 2020 17:21 - 42 minutesAlice Wong, a disability activist living in San Francisco, helps us understand how her life has changed during the pandemic. She relies on caretakers and a noninvasive ventilator to live. Also, classical music journalist Fran Hoepfner joins us to discuss the music that lifts her spirit during the coronavirus crisis.
Ousted Navy Commander Controversy; Racial Inequality And COVID-19
April 07, 2020 18:08 - 42 minutesActing Navy Secretary Thomas Modly is facing calls to resign after he criticized now-ousted USS Theodore Roosevelt Commander Brett Crozier, who was removed from his post after raising concerns about the spread of the coronavirus on his ship. NPR Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman joins us to discuss the latest. And, Dr. Uché Blackstock, an urgent care doctor in clinics in Brooklyn, joins us to discuss why the coronavirus is disproportionately affecting black Americans.
Why Masks Are Effective; Passover And Easter Recipes
April 06, 2020 18:07 - 42 minutesThe federal government now recommends that people wear masks in public during the coronavirus pandemic. Researcher Jeremy Howard joins us to discuss why he's been pushing for Americans to wear masks for weeks. And, Here & Now resident chef Kathy Gunst shares recipes for Passover and Easter amid the pandemic.
Grieving During A Pandemic; Shakespeare And The Plague
April 06, 2020 17:15 - 43 minutesEvery day, people are dying from COVID-19. They are our family members, our friends, our neighbors and community members. For most, there will be no traditional funerals, memorials or burials. So how do we begin to grieve and make sense of this new reality? Also, professor and author James Shapiro tells us how Shakespeare's life and works were shaped by waves of plague contagion, and how he kept working through it all.