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In the final new episode of Voices of COVID-19, Brian Lucas interviews NBC and MSNBC Health Analyst Dr. Vin Gupta. Since the start of the pandemic, Dr. Gupta has been a welcome voice into American households, providing perspective that was bo
2020 was poised to be a big year for Dessa, with a concert tour planned and the launch of her podcast, Deeply Human, on the horizon. COVID-19 and the murder of George Floyd changed everything. Suddenly the multi-talented rapper, singer and writ
For many people, music was a lifeline during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing escape while also helping us process our feelings and anxieties.In this episode, Brian Lucas interviews singer, songwriter Jeremy Messersmith, who released a series
Nicole Lewis is a reporter for the Marshall Project. During the pandemic, Nicole documented the stories of four incarcerated individuals in an incredible piece: “How we survived COVID-19 in Prison.” In part two of her interview, Nicole discuss
As the COVID-19 pandemic spread, incarcerated people were among the hardest hit populations in the United States. Overcrowding, substandard facilities, underlying health conditions and misinformation about the virus created a volatile mix that
At the one year mark of the pandemic, there are signs of progress but we are far from out of the woods.For those on the front lines, the exhaustion and emotional toll of the last year are hard to quantify. Even as we see a glimpse of light at
COVID-19 has put a spotlight on deep-seated issues of racism and inequity that exist in our health care system. The virus has disproportionately impacted Black and Brown communities, causing more illness, more hospitalizations and more deaths.
Among the long list of heroes in this pandemic are travel nurses. These are nurses who sign up to get sent to locations where they are needed the most. Right now, that means they are willingly traveling to COVID hot spots.When the pandemic st
Ignoring or downplaying COVID comes from a place of privilege. Young, healthy people who have access to quality health care don't have to be as concerned.But there are many people who don’t have that luxury, including people who have health is
For frontline health care workers, the coronavirus pandemic creates two separate worlds.There’s the world of work, trying to help people who are critically ill. Then there’s the world at home, dealing with the isolation and uncertainty the res
Looking at the COVID numbers in Europe, Greece stands out as a success story so far. At the time of this recording, Greece had reported fewer than 5,000 cases of COVID-19, resulting in 209 deaths. That’s a fraction what nearby countries have s
From the beginning of this pandemic we heard reports about COVID-19 being particularly dangerous to people with pre-existing health conditions. So what do you do if you live in a community where that puts a large percentage of the population is
The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota is home to more than 19,000 members of the Oglala Lakota Nation. It is one of the poorest communities in the United States and has the lowest life expectancy in the country. The Tribe prides it
How would you feel about living in a community that, so far, has seen exactly ONE case of COVID-19?What if that community also has zero ICU beds, and the only ventilator is used to transport patients to the nearest intensive care unit… 2.5 hou
In the wake of the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, Brian Lucas interviews Dr. Abdul Omari about the public health crisis of racism, which is unfortunately very much tied to our coronavirus response.The fact is, COVID
In normal times, this would be a time of celebration on high school campuses across the country. Students would be celebrating commencement and the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. This year, however, things will be different. Studen
While Guatemala has not seen a major outbreak of coronavirus, the country is still on edge. They know their healthcare system is not equipped to handle a widespread COVID-19 outbreak. In addition, Guatemala's long standing issues with poverty
What if you worked your whole life to pursue a dream, only to have it taken away when it was finally in your grasp? That's what happened to University of Minnesota gymnast Shane Wiskus when the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo were postponed due to coro
During this time of isolation, art has become more important than ever. Music, movies and literature have provided more than just a distraction, they help us feel connected with each other.But what's it like for a musician during this time, wh
Every day we're confronted with statistics, maps and graphs that illustrate the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. But numbers can't capture the full picture. The real story of COVID-19 is playing out every day in hospitals and emergency rooms
We hear a lot about heroes rising to the occasion in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately COVID-19 is also shining a light on some of our society's most troubling issues. Inequality and racism have always been a part of our count
The coronavirus pandemic is a stark reminder of something we never should have forgotten in the first place. We live in a global community. The actions we take individually can and do have consequences around the world.In this episode, Brian
Among the essential workers who are putting their lives at risk during the coronavirus pandemic, journalists are sometimes taken for granted. Reporters are out covering this story every day, possibly exposing themselves to the virus even as th
As the coronavirus started its escalation in New York, Rabbi Josh Davidson stood in the sanctuary of Temple Emanu-El in Manhattan and delivered his Shabbat Message to an empty room. The message was titled, "Climbing Toward the Light of a Bette
We see it in memes and we hear it in conversation: "We're not asking you to go to war, we're asking you to stay in your house for a few weeks." Yes... it's a small price to pay for fighting a pandemic, but it's not a trivial price. That's pa
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