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Privacy Concerns Mount as Coronavirus Spreads

Around the world, privacy advocates are sounding the alarm on heightened surveillance measures that have popped up amid the ongoing pandemic. 

Senator Bernie Sanders is Out of the Race. What Does This Mean for November?

Vice President Joe Biden is likely to become the Democratic Party's nominee for the presidential race.

In New Jersey, COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise

The Takeaway speaks to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy about how COVID-19 is playing out in his state. 

Nightly Gratitude and Applause for Health Care Workers Around the World

All over the world, people have been clapping and cheering for health care workers in a nightly ritual to celebrate those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Number of COVID-19 Deaths in New York City May Actually Be Even Greater Than Reported

A significant rise in the number of at-home deaths suggests that the city is not counting everyone dying from COVID-19.

Alan Yang and Tzi Ma Peel Back the Layers of an Immigrant's Story in 'Tigertail'

Alan Yang is best known as the co-creator of 'Master of None,' but for 'Tigertail,' his first film as a writer and director, he decided to tell a more dramatic personal story.

"In a Strange Way It's More Intimate": Recovery From Addiction During COVID-19

People in recovery from addiction have seen their support systems, including meetings like Alcoholics Anonymous, disappear or change.

Wisconsin Voters Head to the Polls Despite Coronavirus Concerns

For weeks, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers tried to postpone the elections and extend the deadline for mail-in ballots. 

How to Get Unemployment Benefits During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Feeling frustrated? We talk to a legal aid attorney who helps citizens get the benefits they need.

Distance Learning Presents Unique Set of Challenges for Students with Disabilities

For many students in public schools receiving special education services, switching to distance learning has meant the loss of face to face learning that can’t be replicated remotely.

COVID-19: Detroit's Black Community is Disproportionately Falling Ill and Dying

A journalist and Detroit native tells us about this moment in her city.

Trump Continues to Promote Hydroxychloroquine as a Treatment for COVID-19 Despite Lack of Evidence

White House health adviser and infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci has called the evidence supporting the use of the drug "anecdotal."

COVID-19 is Changing How We Mourn

Around the country, the funeral industry is struggling to keep up with the growing number of deaths from COVID-19.

What COVID-19 Means for the American South

What was initially contained to the coasts is now starting to engulf the rest of the country, including states like Louisiana, Mississippi, and Georgia. 

COVID-19 Is Not An Equalizer: Early Data Shows African Americans Are Dying at Higher Rates

Early data shows black people are being infected and dying at higher rates than other communities.

Joking from a Distance: Ziwe Fumudoh on Processing Trauma Through Comedy

Ziwe Fumudoh, a writer for Showtime’s Desus & Mero, joins The Takeaway to talk about where she's looking for levity in this very serious moment.

Listeners Tell Us: Housing Costs Hit Hard During COVID-19 Pandemic

We asked listeners if COVID-19 was affecting their ability to pay for housing, and where they are turning for help.

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BREAKING: Wisconsin's Democratic Gov. Tony Evers issues order delaying Tuesday’s presidential primary election until June because of the coronavirus pandemic; court challenge expected. https://t.co/9l3Ui0tZZ4

NOTE: This is an evolving story, our Politics host Amy Walter be keeping up with it and tweeting her analysis throughout the weekend. You can find Amy at @amyewalter or click her Twitter thread below for all of the latest: 

Just now: WI Gov. Evers (D) calls for special session to turn the 4/7 primary into all vote-by-mail. According to MKE Journal’s @MollyBeck , GOP legislature has rejected it & “WI polls will be open on Tues. & people will be voting in person.” 1/

On Tuesday, April 7th, Wisconsin will hold its primary election in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. While 15 states have postponed their primaries, officials in Wisconsin have decided to move forward with the race rather than leave local elected positions in limbo.

Patrick Marley from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, State Representative Tyler August, and Congresswoman Gwen Moore join Politics with Amy Walter to discuss the decision to host an election during the coronavirus pandemic.  

Also, Austin Mayor Steve Adler shares what it's like to govern during a pandemic in a blue city within a red state. 

Finally, Chryl Laird, Assistant Professor of Government at Bowdoin College and author of "Steadfast Democrats: How Social Forces Shape Black Political Behavior," shares why Black Americans are such a loyal voting bloc for Democrats. 

Check out our ongoing coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic here. Check out our local leader series here.

Coronavirus Exposes Public Health Inequities in Indigenous Communities

In American Indian communities, the coronavirus outbreak has exposed a number of longstanding public health inequities.

What's the Role of Palliative Care During a Pandemic?

Before the spread of COVID-19, palliative care was already in short supply. 

The Challenges India Faces Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

Last week, India followed the lead of many countries facing the coronavirus pandemic by locking down the country. 

Joking from a Distance: Stand-Up Comedian Dan Ahdoot on Social Distancing with His Parents

Comedian Dan Ahdoot was about to get his big break on the Netflix sitcom ‘The Crew’ when filming was halted in March. Since then, he’s been staying with his parents on Long Island.

"An Open License To Pollute": EPA Relaxes Regulations Citing Coronavirus 

The Environmental Protection Agency announced last week it is relaxing environmental regulations for companies including factories and power plants.

How African Americans, and African Immigrants, Are Fighting Against Undercounts

The 2020 census will have a significant impact on the distribution of political, and economic, resources for years to come. But the rollout has been mired in controversy and confusion.

In Latest Move to Push for Power Transition, Justice Dept. Charges Venezuela's Maduro with "Narco-Terrorism"

The charges allege Maduro has been leading the "Cartel of the Suns" in Venezuela, to traffic cocaine into the United States.

Joking from a Distance: Karen Chee on Writing for Late Night from Bed

'Late Night with Seth Meyers' writer Karen Chee returns to The Takeaway to discuss how she's adjusting to creating new material without leaving her room.

The Looming Crisis of COVID-19 in America's Jails and Prisons 

A coronavirus outbreak in the correctional system could cause chaos for thousands of inmates across the country.

Emissions Are Going Down Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, What Does That Mean for Climate Change?

Are there unintended climate benefits from the coronavirus pandemic? Or is this just a temporary dip in emissions that will be inconsequential in the long run?

Joking from a Distance: Roy Wood Jr. on Fundraising for Comedy Venues During COVID-19

Stand-up comic and Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. joins The Takeaway to talk about using Instagram Live to raise money for comedy clubs during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on every aspect of life. Hospitals and health care workers are overwhelmed as the number of those infected grows every day. The global economy has been upended and entire industries have come to a halt leaving millions without jobs.

As Americans wait for a coordinated federal response, small business owners are running out of resources to keep their livelihoods afloat and their employees on the payroll. Lenore Estrada is the founder of Three Babes Bakeshop in San Francisco and the Executive Director of SF New Deal. She's had to lay off most of her employees and lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in business. She joined Politics to share how things have changed since the start of the economic downturn. 

Congressman Colin Allred of Texas weighs in on the $2 trillion stimulus package out of Washington this week. Among many things, the stimulus package is supposed to provide relief for small businesses struggling to adapt to the loss in traffic.

The Washington Post's Paul Kane covered the 2008 financial crisis in addition to the ongoing one. He joins Amy Walter to analyze the details of the stimulus package and how Democrats are working to ensure there are checks on assistance for large corporations. 

First responders are putting their lives on the line throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. James Augustine is the Medical Director of South Fulton, Georgia. He describes how first responders are adjusting to the realities of the pandemic. 

Finally, Anita Dunn, senior adviser to former Vice President Joe Biden, shares how campaigning has changed as a result of the pandemic.