Today in America

News & Politics Podcasts

A daily news roundup on the latest headlines happening in America.

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Los Angeles, CA

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News & Politics Podcasts

Description:

A daily news roundup on the latest headlines happening in America.

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@InAmericaPod

Language:

English

Website:

https://mota.fm/america

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Episodes

Pfizer Strikes Deal To Manufacture Remdesivir

8/13/2020

Quick Take Nearly 100,000 children in the United States tested positive for the coronavirus in July.Pfizer has entered into an agreement with Gilead Sciences to manufacture remdesivir.Larry Kudlow struggled to explain Trump’s executive orders during an interview with CNN.Upwards of 20 to 50 percent of people may already have T cells that recognize the new coronavirus. Newsletter: https://inamericapod.substack.com

Duration:00:05:20

Trump Signs Executive Actions For Pandemic Relief

8/12/2020

Quick Take Trump signed four executive actions on coronavirus relief including $400/week jobless payments.America surpassed 5 million coronavirus cases with the death toll hovering around 1,000 deaths a day. Two parents sued a school board in Ohio demanding for in-person class instruction.A CDC report shows that hundreds of children were admitted to the ICU due to an inflammatory syndrome. Newsletter: https://inamericapod.substack.com

Duration:00:05:09

Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Falls Apart

8/11/2020

Quick Take Republicans rejected a Democratic offer to agree to a $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus deal.The Labor Department reported that 1.8 million jobs were added to the economy in July. The State Department lifted its level four travel “do not travel” international advisory.NY Governor Andrew Cuomo announced schools across his state can reopen for in-person instruction. Newsletter: https://inamericapod.substack.com

Duration:00:05:45

Experts Suggest Quantity-Over-Quality Testing Strategy

8/7/2020

Quick Take Negotiations continue over a second stimulus package with less than 24 hours to strike a deal.Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tested positive for coronavirus. Trump signed an executive order requiring the government to purchase medical supplies from American factories.Experts suggest a new quantity-over-quality antigen testing strategy for faster test results. Newsletter: https://inamericapod.substack.com

Duration:00:06:11

Beirut Explosion Was Not An Attack, Officials Say

8/5/2020

Quick Take US Defense Department officials say the Beirut explosion was not an attack.New York City sets up quarantine checkpoints at major bridge and tunnel crossings.Johnson & Johnson strikes a $1 billion deal to produce up to 100 million doses of its vaccine.The 2020 Democratic National Convention will now be entirely virtual. Newsletter: https://inamericapod.substack.com

Duration:00:05:17

Tropical Storm Isaias Advisory Across East Coast

8/4/2020

Quick Take Tropical Storm Isaias is making its way up the East Coast with wind gusts of up to 70mph.Negotiators continue on Capitol Hill to over resoluting a compromise for a coronavirus relief package.Six governors have partnered up to buy 3 million coronavirus antigen tests.NYC health commissioner resigns over clash with Mayor Bill de Blasio’s handling of the coronavirus. Newsletter: https://inamericapod.substack.com

Duration:00:05:25