The Fox News Rundown

The coronavirus pandemic has possibly opened the door for peace in the Middle East as many countries in conflict are turning their efforts to fight the virus back home. A ceasefire has held in Syria since March, where the population is highly vulnerable due to crowded and unsanitary living conditions. FOX’s Trey Yingst speaks with Mona Yacoubian, Senior Advisor at the US Institute of Peace, on what region is facing and why mitigation strategies are nearly impossible to implement there.

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Something happened this week that's never occurred. The price of oil plunged so dramatically Monday, it turned negative. What do these historically low energy prices mean for the overall economy and your wallet? Apple-Metro CEO and Aly Energy board member Zane Tankel and Gasbuddy's Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan join the Rundown to weigh in.

 The coronavirus outbreak has sparked some lawsuits across the US including Americans suing China for its handling of the Covid-19 outbreak. FOX News Channel Senior Judicial Analyst Judge Andrew Napolitino discusses whether Americans and the state of Missouri have a case. He also weighs in on employees targeting employers if they get sick, businesses trying to reopen despite the Governor's stay at home orders and the Supreme Court preparing to hold legal arguments over the phone in May.

Plus, commentary by Suzanne Gosselin, co-author of "Grit and Grace: Devotions for Warrior Moms."

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Doctors on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic are focused on both medical and mental health treatment of patients. Most hospitals have banned visitors, leaving patients with the fear of dying alone. FOX’s Trey Yingst takes us inside a coronavirus intensive care unit at Sheba Hospital in Tel Aviv and speaks with Professor Haim Mayan, Head of the Coronavirus Critical Care Unit at the Sheba Medical Center and Noy Koster, Social Worker at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center on the devastating impact isolation is having on patients and their families.

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2020 is shaping up to be the first ever virtual presidential election in US history. Communications Director for the 2020 Trump reelection campaign Tim Murtagh joins the 'Rundown' to discuss shifting the campaign online because of the coronavirus, if there will be a Trump rally before the November election, going up against former Vice President Joe Biden, getting the economy back up and more!

Despite the fact that social distancing mandates have brought our economy to a screeching halt and caused an unmeasurable amount of anxiety, millions of Americans continue to stay home because they believe they are saving lives by slowing the spread of the coronavirus. The sacrifices being asked of us have been largely based on models that projected millions of cases and horrifying death tolls. However, there are some who believe the drastic actions taken by a few government leaders may be unnecessary and based on faulty data. Fox News senior political analyst Brit Hume talks to Former New York Times reporter and author Alex Berenson about why he believes the models are wrong about the dangers of Covid-19 and why it's time we start reopening America.

Plus, commentary by Abby Hornacek, host of the "Getting Schooled" podcast and "Park'd" on Fox Nation.

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India is beginning to lift some restrictions this week after a nearly month long nationwide lockdown ordered by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus. FOX’s Trey Yingst speaks with Ashish K Singh, Associate Editor from the Indian APB News, on the steps India is taking to reboot its economy with testing in rural areas still a pressing issue.

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When will it be a good time to reopen the American economy? Governors are trying to form plans to start getting their states back to normal in a safe manner as the country tries to move forward from the coronavirus outbreak. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) weighs in on how to reopen the country by state. He discusses the next round of the Paycheck Protection Program funding for small businesses and his state's decision to open up some of its beaches.

Coronavirus has killed over 40-thousand people in the United States but many more have recovered. Radio station owner Carl Goldman is one of those COVID-19 survivors. Carl joined the Rundown shortly after he contracted the virus back in February on the Diamond Princess cruise ship. He returns to discuss his recovery, how his wife avoided the virus and his experience at the White House when he met the President shortly after being released from quarantine.

Plus, commentary by Cal Thomas, syndicated columnist and author of "America's Expiration Date."

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Families living in refugee camps across the world are unable to follow sanitary and social distance guidelines. Children affected by violence and starvation are only further oppressed by an inability to get coronavirus testing. FOX’s Trey Yingst speaks with Steve Gumaer, the President of Partners Relief & Development, on what his organization is doing in refugee camps in the Mideast and elsewhere to combat the coronavirus and promote public health education. 

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As the Coronavirus task force meets daily President Trump has left reopening of the economy to the Governors’ judgment. Liz Claman host of The Claman Countdown and the Everyone Talks To Liz podcast discusses the different phases of reopening the U.S. economy, what challenges we can face in the future and how it is going to affect daily life. 

 

How we grieve the loss of a loved one is changing during the coronavirus outbreak. Funeral homes are adjusting to social distancing rules, and implementing smaller gatherings during a memorial service. Some families are postponing services until the Covid-19 pandemic subsides. Memorial planner Jennifer Muldowney discusses how her job has drastically changed because of the outbreak, why she thinks memorial services are still so important during this time and what she suggests for families grieving.

 

Plus, commentary by Brian Kilmeade, Co-host of Fox & Friends and host of Fox News Radio The Brian Kilmeade Show. 

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Fears overs the coronavirus and the economy have made the last few weeks very stressful for all Americans. Adding to the anxiety of this time has been seeing empty shelves at the grocery store and the inability to find basic household items like toilet paper.

In fact, even as other staples have been re-stocked and have become more available, toilet paper still remains hard to find for many shoppers.

Earlier this week, Jim Luke, an economics professor at Lansing Community College and former strategist for a toilet paper distribution company, joined host Dave Anthony on the Fox News Rundown to explain why bathroom tissue remains so elusive.

In the original segment, Luke gave incredible insight on how the toilet paper and retail industries work. He also explained why consumer are more likely to panic purchase an item like a toilet paper over other basic necessities.

There however was a lot of things you did not hear Jim Luke say because the interview was too long and we could not fit it all in our original segment.

On the Fox News Rundown Extra you'll hear our entire conversation and economist sharing more of his views on the economic impact of the coronavirus and the debate over reopening the economy. Plus, even more fascinating toilet paper insight.

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Lara Logan is a veteran foreign correspondent who has traveled to some of the world's most dangerous war-torn regions for some of the biggest news networks.

Throughout her career, she says she has also witnessed a clear left-leaning bias at these same outlets.

In her Fox Nation documentary series "Lara Logan Has No Agenda," Logan takes a deep look at liberal bias in the media and how it impacts news coverage, public policy and the lives of those who have been the targets of what she considers unfair coverage.

Earlier this week, Lara Logan joined host Chris Foster on the Fox News Rundown to discuss the her news series and how this liberal news bias is being seen in current coverage of the coronavirus outbreak.

The interview was long and we could not include it all in our original segment.

On this episode of the Fox News Rundown Extra, you will hear even more from Lara Logan and her take on why she thinks the journalism business pushes a liberal agenda.

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