Episode 163: More Money, More Testing Problems

The Paycheck Protection Program was designed to give small business owners a lifeline during this unprecedented economic crisis. However, within two weeks of the program going live, the funds have been depleted, leaving many small business owners empty handed. The Trump administration and Congressional leaders are steadily working on the next round of support. This time around, journalists ask if unfair loopholes and unnecessary barriers will be resolved.

In addition to financial support, many Americans are wondering when it will be safe to resume their lives. Extensive testing and contact tracing are crucial components to making that possible — and yet, testing across the US remains a mess.

In today’s episode we look at both of these issues.

Chapters

  • Introduction

  • Highlight/Lowlight

  • The Next Financial Aid Bill

  • Testing Barriers Remain

  • Trump Foments Unrest

  • Show Rankings

  • Closing

Shows discussed 

Resources

  • Scott Gottlieb on how, and when, to end social distancing (Ezra Klein Podcst on Vox)

  • Last year, we searched Google for how to tie a tie. Now we’re using it to find toilet paper. (WaPo)

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