Stay Informed, Stay Home

Extensive coverage of The Coronavirus Pandemic. We remain dedicated to keeping you informed, safe and sane. Today’s show features in depth conversations with the world’s leading epidemiologists, immunologists, and animal behaviorists.

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Today’s guests: Epidemiologist Dr. Maciej F. Boni, Professor of Biology, Pennsylvania State University; Animal Behaviorist Dr. Jennifer Verdolin; Jacobin’s Professor Ben Burgis; The Irritable Immunologist; The Rev. Barry W. Lynn; And Comedian Liam McEneaney.

What does “flattening the curve” mean?

Next surprise bill from your health insurance company: Bail us out.

Why it’s important to obey a month long sabbath and do nothing. Stay informed, Stay home.

Olivia Jade Giannulli pays someone to take the coronavirus test for her.

Trump’s solution to the pandemic is tax cuts. Yeah. Tax cuts. Because that’s how you bolster the government response. By giving it less money.

Who’s at risk?

I’ll tell you one thing, nobody’s naming their kid Covid 19 anymore.

How do you make smart decisions?

For the good of our country, until this pandemic is over, older Democrats should refrain from voting in the remaining primaries.

Should Bernie stay in the race?

Just to be on the safe side, until this blows over I will also be emotionally distancing.

What is Elizabeth Warren’s problem?

Liam and David answer listener questions.

Time Code: Professor Maciej F. Boni (10:50) Dr. Jennifer Verdolin (47:35) Professor Ben Burgis (2:13:02) The Irritable Immunologist (3:15:05) The Rev. Barry W. Lynn (4:05:40) Comedian Liam McEneaney (5:04:55)