0:12 – New York Times economics reporter Conor Dougherty (@ConorDougherty) has written an extensive portrait and history of the movement swarming local governments to demand they build more development — known as YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard). His new book is Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America. He argues that when the U.S. built … Continued
We go to Moscow for an update on the pandemic in Russia, where the coronavirus is spreading rapidly, with at least 10,000 new cases a day and the second-highest infection rate in the world, and more than 100 medical workers have died fighting the virus, and many have reported lack of personal protective equipment. Meanwhile, … Continued
Contra Costa residents who have a fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue or similar symptoms can make an appointment for a free Covid 19 testing at one of 4 drive through sites around Contra Costa County. For a confidential screening by a health professional, call 1.844.421.0804 from 8am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday.
Free COVID-19 testing to all those at risk (elderly, unhoused, essential workers) + those experiencing symptoms in Alameda County regardless of insurance and/or documentation status. To register for testing, go to https://www.oaklandca.gov/services/covid-19-testing]
Today on the Show: We remember Carlos Escobar, who died after contracting covid19 in a private ICE prison. Also Mitch McConnell pushing right-wing judge nominations in the middle of the Pandemic, while threatening to cut-off crucial aid to the cities. And we’ll have a follow-up on the struggle of Filipino nurses to get the the … Continued
Motel rooms have become a stopgap measure in fighting the spread of COVID-19 during a housing crisis. Our reporter Lucy Kang follows one man’s story through what it’s like inside Santa Rita Jail during the pandemic – and what it’s like to get out April 30, 2020 – Darryl Geyer was in Santa Rita … Continued
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We speak with Kevin Powell and Jack Hayman about the impacts of Covid-19 on vulnerable communities.
0:08 – Leaked CDC projections for May: COVID deaths could hit 3,000 per day John Swartzberg, MD, is Clinical Professor, Emeritus of Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology Division at UC Berkeley School of Public Health. 0:20 – Ahmaud Arbery, 25 of Brunswick, Georgia was jogging in his neighborhood on February 23, 2020 when three white men … Continued
