The Coronavirus is tough to deal with but we seem to be getting over some sort of hump. However, what else is coming down the pike? This administration has been accused of not being prepared for a pandemic; what else are they not prepared for? Bioterrorism? Catastrophic earthquakes? A return of Pauly Shore? Chilling!

Dr. Kathleen McIinnis is the author of "The Heart of War: Misadventures in the Pentagon".  She is also Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Counsel and a Specialist in International Security with the Congressional Research Service.  Matty K discussed the writing of her novel as well as issues surrounding her job and it was fascinating.  Enjoy!

Links below:

https://www.amazon.com/Heart-War-Misadventures-Pentagon/dp/1682616517

What will happen to gig workers and small businesses? Seems like a lot of promises have been made about bailouts and other help from the government but how does that help an Uber driver or Airbnb host? What about six months or a year from now? It won't look the same, that's for sure.

It's hard to maintain physical and mental health during this time of coronavirus. There are things you can do at home such as meditate and exercise. However, if you are still feeling anxious or depressed there are places to reach out. And you can always listen to The Working Experience Podcast!

Millennials have taken a couple of big hits in their time: the 2008 mortgage crisis and consequent recession and now the Coronavirus, which is causing an even more massive recession. It is hard for people of that age group to be optimistic. When will they ever feel stable enough to buy a home or have kids? Is that too much to ask?  Matty K and John talk in circles and offer no actionable advice...Enjoy!

How many jobs really require people to be in one space for 8 to 10 hours a day?  How many companies want to pay all that overhead for an office that really isn't necessary?  Who wouldn't mind NOT commuting?  On the other hand, what about our work friends and lunches together and the bar or restaurant we all went to every Thursday?  What about seeing other people?  It will be different, for better or worse.

Matty K and John discuss the current state of professional sports with the worldwide lockdown thanks to our Covid-19 friendly virus.  The WWE is up and running but the arenas are empty.  The same may be true for the NBA, MLB, the PGA, possibly even football, if and when their seasons start.  Are players going to go for that?  Will fans watch?  In other sad news, the XFL has declared bankruptcy.  Shocked and saddened!

Many companies and their workers have been thrown into the deep end of the pool when it comes to working effectively from home. John and Matty K discuss the strategies of Matt Mullenweg, founder of Automattic, to make working from home more productive and less stressful. Employers: you got to be flexible!

When staying home all day, certain habits can start to slide: personal hygiene, fitness, diet, sleep.  It's hard to stay on track but there are ways to stay fit and sane during this time of gym closures and working from home.  Don't get down on yourself!  Every little but helps.

Matty K dives into an in-depth chat with Scott Sederquist, an actor based in Massachusetts. Scott has appeared in many different projects from short independent films to major features. If you want to be an actor or just find out how the game works, listen to Scott. He has the inside dope and great advice!