Movie premieres are on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ll talk with a critic about the industry’s response. We also hear about research in Wisconsin being done on a plasma treatment for the novel coronavirus. Plus, a look at the pandemic’s impact on religious holidays.
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Major Movie Openings Postponed Due To Coronavirus
The premieres of massive movies, such as Disney’s live-action “Mulan,” have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. We talk with a movie critic about ways the industry has been impacted.
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How Faith Communities Are Handling Holidays Amid Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
Holidays during the COVID-19 outbreak could present a challenge for worshippers as social distancing and stay-at-home orders remain the norm. This week, both Passover and Easter will happen as congregants need to stay home. We’ll speak with a rabbi and a pastor about how their respective organizations are worshipping amid the pandemic.
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Wisconsin Doctor Donates Plasma To Help Patients With Novel Coronavirus
In March, Dr. David Lal of Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin was diagnosed with a mild case of COVID-19. Now, he’s donating his plasma with antibodies to help treat patients with the disease. We’ll talk to him and a medical researcher about the program and how it could help with coronavirus treatment.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tim Peterson Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Reggie Ponder Guest
- Rabbi Michal Woll Guest
- Pastor Amanda Stein Guest
- Dr. David Lal Guest
- Jerome Gottschall Guest
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