Dr. Danna Young (@dannagal), a Communication & Political Science Professor at University of Delaware, joins Sam to discuss her new book, Irony and Outrage: The Polarized Landscape of Rage, Fear, and Laughter in the United States. 

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-The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota has a wealth of pandemic-related info on their website

-Get advice on how to properly use Covid-19 home testing kits at Stat News

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-shout out to the paramedics of NJ, specifically IAFF local 4610 and the Trinitas Hospital mobile intensive care unit in Elizabeth

-Out-of-work foodservice folks have created a Facebook group to share resources and help each other through the Covid-19 crisis. Look up “Food and Beverage Solidarity” on Facebook!

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-Reclaiming Our Homes is a coalition in LA that’s already helped several unhoused families move into vacant homes owned by CalTrans, the state highway department. Visit reclaimingourhomes.org/takeaction to learn more, donate, and get involved!

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-Monocacy Farm Project grows produce for the emergency food system in the Lehigh Valley of PA. Donate at MonocacyFarmProject.org

-Watch the five night theatrical run of Michael Watson’s 1920’s comic Ithaqa for free via live-stream here, and go here to help fund the project.

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-Go here to donate to the solidarity fund for nail technicians fighting for their rights in Portland, OR. Facebook: SOLIDARITY WITH FB NAIL TECHS

-NJ law firm Swartz Swidler is providing free consultations for those hoping to file claims under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

-Dr.Heidi Morein is setting up a private telehealth service; reach her at hmm1713@gmail.com

-Check out www.moonlittreedesigns.etsy.com for wreaths, floral arrangements, invitations, and printables.

-New free webzine @social_distanzine catalogs art made during this crisis; check it out at https://nosucharts.com/social-distanzine

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-View the results of a Cambridge study on the relative efficacy of masks and mask alternatives here.

On today’s show:

Dr. Danna Young (@dannagal), a Communication & Political Science Professor at University of Delaware, joins Sam to discuss her new book, Irony and Outrage: The Polarized Landscape of Rage, Fear, and Laughter in the United States. Comedians engaging in political satire tend to be liberal-leaning, while the right has a lock on angry opinion programs. Drawing on decades of research on political and media psychology, Young delves into the personality traits that shape what kind of media liberals and conservatives, respectively, like to consume.

On the fun half: Trump says coronavirus restrictions will be lifted “soon,” dismisses health experts. A caller shares his firsthand account of the differences between the US and South Korea’s Covid-19 response. Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick says grandparents would willingly die for the market economy. Trump won’t commit to public health experts’ advice, misidentifies states as countries. Ed Henry on Fox News: “Every life matters…but what is the balance?” Cow Guy business investor says Trump needs to have his “Churchillian Moment” and reopen the markets. Jamie calls in with updates on DSA activity, a rant about capitalism, and a recommended reading from Chinese journal Chuang. Laura Ingraham interviews Covid-19 patient who credits hydroxychloroquine with his recovery. Sean Hannity, with Mike Pence on the line, shares sketchy drug “regimen” that will supposedly keep people from getting infected. Raygun calls in with a film recommendation for Saul.

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