The Fox News Rundown

This week is expected to be the worst week yet for Covid-19 with the apex approaching New York and other states. As some states brace for the worst, states like California and Washington may be seeing some positive impacts of social distancing. Epidemiologist and Associate Professor at the University of Chicago Sarah Cobey and Chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco Dr. Bob Wachter weigh in on what to expect this week, if mitigation is working , the status of virus testing and where we go from here.

With most of America working from home and using "Zoom" to have meetings with co-workers there has been a spike in hacking. Kurt Knutsson "The Cyber Guy" discusses why this is happening and how we can secure our chats.

Plus, commentary by FOX Nation host Tom Shillue.

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China remains under fire for its lack of early reporting on the coronavirus outbreak and general misinformation. The number of cases in China remains uncertain due to the lack of transparency by the Chinese government. FOX’s Trey Yingst speaks with Dean Cheng, Senior Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, on what China knew early on in the coronavirus outbreak and chose to keep quiet about.

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As coronavirus cases climb, so does the number of Americans  applying for unemployment benefits – last week breaking a record for the second week in a row. Charles Payne the host of "Making Money" on Fox Business Network discusses what we can expect economically in the aftermath of the COVID-19 outbreak. Right now, there is the possibility of a fourth stimulus package from Congress.  

 

Empty shelves at grocery stores have given many Americans anxiety over the last few weeks. Should shoppers be worried about not being able to get common staples like toilet paper, pasta and meat? Meat Purveyors CEO Pat LaFrieda joins the Rundown to discuss how coronavirus shutdowns have impacted the supply chains, the food industry as a whole and his own business.

 

Plus, commentary from Paul Batura author of seven books, including,                      "GOOD DAY! The Paul Harvery Story."

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While it has been on the backburner for weeks, there is a presidential race going on and Americans are stills expected to vote in November.

The coronavirus, however, has made this one of the most usual political races in American history. Rallies have been cancelled and primaries have been pushed back.

President Donald Trump has been seen daily during the White House's coronavirus briefing, Democratic presidential candidates Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders have been fighting for any media attention.

Earlier this week, former 2008 Obama-Biden campaign manager David Plouffe joined the Rundown to discuss the impact COVID-19 outbreak is having on the 2020 race and how the campaigns are being forced to adapt.

Plouffe explained why Biden and the Democrats are at a disadvantage despite the uncertainty and growing economic crisis. He also weighed in on the growing popularity of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and how social distancing could impact how voters cast their ballots.

It was a great conversation, but because of time we could not include all of it in the segment that ran this week.

On the Rundown Extra you will hear the full conversation with David Plouffe including more about his new book, 'A Citizen's Guide to Beating Donald Trump.'

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For 67 season he called games for the Dodgers both in Brooklyn and Los Angeles. And if that wasn't impressive enough, he was the voice for some of the sport's biggest moments.

Recently, Fox News anchor Ed Henry got the opportunity to talk to Vin for a special segment of the Fox News Rundown.

The two did discuss America's current crisis, but they also talked about faith, family and of course, baseball.

Vin Scully, who grew up during the Great Depression and World War Two, offered a lot of perspective and optimism about what is going on

The conversation was long and we couldn't get it all in our original segment, but you can hear it all now here on the Fox News Rundown Extra. And trust us, there was some great stuff you missed including when the America's Newsroom host asked Vin about calling the infamous "Gets by Buckner" play in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series.

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As the coronavirus outbreak continues to negatively affect economies and laborers all over the world, not being able to afford next month's rent or mortgage is a real concern. Many countries, including the United States, have taken measures to protect tenants and landlords alike. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks with Dr. Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, on eviction protections and the updated CARES Act.

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Our military has a role to play during the wide spread of COVID-19. The Army Corp of engineers is putting up makeshift hospitals and the National Guard is deployed in all 50 states helping with things like drive-through testing. With all this attention on fighting the virus, it begs the question - is our military and intelligence community ready to defend us against a national security threat? Daniel Hoffman, Fox News Contributor and former CIA Station Chief, joins the Rundown to discuss how our military is responding to the coronavirus and if the crisis has made us more vulnerable to bad actors around the world.

While the coronavirus has shown to be a threat to Americans' physical safety, it also proves to be a strain on people's mental health. Whether you have pre-existing mental health conditions or are just coping with the stress and anxiety of Covid-19 and self-isolation, this is a trying time. Director of the National Institute of Mental Health Dr. Joshua Gordon shares some tips of what people can do to stay positive, remain connected with society and to adjust to life during this unprecedented time.

Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers.

Plus, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of "Fox Across America."

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While New York state remains the United States epicenter for coronavirus cases, more and more are popping up in the gulf states from Texas to Florida. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, concerned with an uptick in cases, announced a state-wide 'shelter-in-place' order. FOX's Trey Yingst spoke with Florida's Attorney General Ashley Moody about the announcement and what it means.

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According to reports, China has been covering up how large the coronavirus outbreak has been in their country and underreporting the total number of cases from the disease. President of Eurasia and GZERO Media Ian Bremmer weighs in on the China controversy and how the alleged cover-up has hurt the global fight against the pandemic. He explains why he thinks the whole world needs to come together to fight the outbreak and how Covid-19 will impact the U.S. in the future.

The race for President has been completely shaken up by the coronavirus outbreak. Rallies have been cancelled and primaries have been pushed back. David Plouffe, former 2008 Obama-Biden campaign manager and author of the new book 'A Citizen's Guide to Beating Donald Trump,'  joins the Rundown to discuss the impact COVID-19 outbreak is having on the 2020 campaign, how it's a disadvantage for Joe Biden.

Plus, commentary by FOX News Contributor and FOX Nation host Tammy Bruce.

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Italy ranks first in the worldwide tally of coronavirus deaths surpassing eleven thousand and it comes in second only to the United States in the number of confirmed cases. With hospitals so overcrowded, doctors have been forced to make dangerous housecalls. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks to Dr. Gloria Taliani, Infectious Diseases Specialist, working with patients in the northern city of Piacenza. 

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