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State of Affairs, Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories, No-Chella
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Apr 10, 2020
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State of Affairs, Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories, No-Chella

California shares ventilators with states in need, conspiracy theories continue to spread on COVID-19 and who to watch for now that Coachella isn't happening.
MODESTO, CA - NOVEMBER 05: California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democratic candidate for California Governor waits to speak during a campaign event for Democratic candidate for California's 10th Congressional District Josh Harder on November 5, 2018 in Modesto, California. Harder is challenging incumbent Republican Jeff Denham for the seat in Tuesday's midterm elections. Newsom is running against John Cox in the California Governor race on Tuesday's election. (Photo by Alex Edelman/Getty Images)
MODESTO, CA - NOVEMBER 05: California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democratic candidate for California Governor waits to speak during a campaign event for Democratic candidate for California's 10th Congressional District Josh Harder on November 5, 2018 in Modesto, California. Harder is challenging incumbent Republican Jeff Denham for the seat in Tuesday's midterm elections. Newsom is running against John Cox in the California Governor race on Tuesday's election. (Photo by Alex Edelman/Getty Images)
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State of Affairs

California shares ventilators with states in need. It’s good karma: also - good politics. Meanwhile, Bernie Sanders exits the presidential race… but his platform may find new life in the aftermath of coronavirus.

Guests:

  • Marisa Lagos, KQED
  • Jack Pitney, Claremont McKenna College

Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories

There’s something else spreading just as quickly as COVID-19. Disinformation, propaganda and conspiracy theories. So why does it seem like these falsehoods are circulating at an exponential rate in the wake of this pandemic?

Guest:

  • Max Fisher, International Reporter and Columnist for the New York Times

Coronavirus Amazon Warehouses

Joshua McNichols is a reporter at KUOW in Seattle and the co-host of Primed-- a podcast about Amazon. He's been inside of Amazon warehouses and been reporting on the workers there.

No-Chella

Today was supposed to be the start of Coachella 2020, but the music fest has been postponed to the fall. The event could have been a big break for many acts, and so Take Two looks at who is still worth putting on your radars and your speakers.

Erick Galindo Coronavirus Test

As L.A. County looks to expand testing for COVID-19, more people with symptoms are now able to register for drive-up mobile testing. KPCC and LAist columnist Erick Galindo has been feeling under the weather for some time; That led him to get tested earlier this week. He brings us an audio diary.

For more on Erick's story, head to LAist.com. 

Weekend Preview: Online Workouts

Finally, stay at home orders and rainy weather has meant many of you might need to get your blood flowing. So we have advice on how to up that heart rate. We go over some online workouts you can try at home. 

Guest:

  • Leo Duran, Take Two's Reporter and Producer