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For this episode, Ty and Daphne discuss life, recent news, and politics. After catching up and celebrating Daphne’s recent dissertation defense (00:30), the hosts discuss “Oh Lawd” news (15:20), including an Austin company attempting to dock paychecks because of the stimulus package (15:52), a woman who lied about COVID-19 exposure to get out of work (19:10), people intentionally spreading germs (20:45), lupus patients being denied prescriptions due to COVID-19 related shortages (23:15), and a COVID-related condom shortage (26:30). The hosts then have a discussion about the health and safety of medical workers after an immunocompromised nurse quit her job due to COVID-19 fears (28:25), a personal coronavirus testing story (34:30), the implications of and response to the PPE shortage in the United States (37:37), the importance of strong leaders during this crisis (41:30), and attempted travel bans between states (44:40). Ty and Daphne wrap up by sharing what you can expect from BhD during the pandemic (50:15). Resources: Austin company looking to dock paychecks for those receiving stimulus checks - https://www.kxan.com/news/austin-company-looking-to-dock-paychecks-for-those-receiving-stimulus-checks/ Police in Louisiana Arrest Woman Accused of Lying About Coronavirus Exposure - https://kadn.com/police-in-louisiana-arrest-woman-accused-of-lying-about-coronavirus-exposure/ 35 A grocery store threw out $35,000 in food that a woman intentionally coughed on - https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/26/us/woman-coughed-on-produce-trnd/index.html Kaiser Permanente Temporarily Stops Filling Prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Due to Coronavirus - https://people.com/health/kaiser-permanente-temporarily-stops-filling-prescriptions-hydroxychloroquine-coronavirus/ Sibley Memorial Hospital nurse quits over ‘lack of protection’ - https://wtop.com/coronavirus/2020/03/sibley-memorial-hospital-nurse-quits-over-lack-of-protection/ No, Mr. President, healthcare workers aren’t stealing masks. You failed them - https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/03/30/low-tech-medical-equipment-saves-lives/ The U.S. Tried to Build a New Fleet of Ventilators. The Mission Failed - https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/29/business/coronavirus-us-ventilator-shortage.html CDC issues travel advisory for New York tri-state area after coronavirus kills more than 2,000 - https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/28/health/us-coronavirus-weekend-saturday/index.html