The Looming Crisis of COVID-19 in America’s Jails and Prisons 2020-03-30

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The Looming Crisis of COVID-19 in America’s Jails and Prisons 

A coronavirus outbreak in the correctional system could cause chaos for thousands of inmates across the country.

Emissions Are Going Down Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, What Does That Mean for Climate Change?

Are there unintended climate benefits from the coronavirus pandemic? Or is this just a temporary dip in emissions that will be inconsequential in the long run?

Joking from a Distance: Roy Wood Jr. on Fundraising for Comedy Venues During COVID-19

Stand-up comic and Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. joins The Takeaway to talk about using Instagram Live to raise money for comedy clubs during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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