What COVID-19 Means for the American South 2020-04-06

What COVID-19 Means for the American South

What was initially contained to the coasts is now starting to engulf the rest of the country, including states like Louisiana, Mississippi, and Georgia. 

COVID-19 Is Not An Equalizer: Early Data Shows African Americans Are Dying at Higher Rates

Early data shows black people are being infected and dying at higher rates than other communities.

Joking from a Distance: Ziwe Fumudoh on Processing Trauma Through Comedy

Ziwe Fumudoh, a writer for Showtime’s Desus & Mero, joins The Takeaway to talk about where she’s looking for levity in this very serious moment.

Listeners Tell Us: Housing Costs Hit Hard During COVID-19 Pandemic

We asked listeners if COVID-19 was affecting their ability to pay for housing, and where they are turning for help.