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. ChaptersIntroductionHighlight/LowlightThe Next Financial Aid BillTesting Barriers RemainTrump Foments UnrestShow RankingsClosing Shows discussed Face the Nation on CBSState of the Union on CNNFox News Sunday on FOXThis Week on ABCMeet the Press on NBCResourcesScott 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)Contact usEmail us at [email protected] or you can send us your feedback @PolilogueCast. You can also follow us at @sotonaomi_ and @bsteidle.Support the show: We produce Polilogue out of our own pocket. If you’d like to support the show with a one-time or recurring donation, please visit our donate page here. Thank you!Check out some of our other work: Brendan’s website: www.armisticedesigns.com   Naomi's website: www.startwithaquestion.org