America Amplified: Election 2020 talk show to run 6 weeks, foster community dialogue
America Amplified: Election 2020 is a national talk show launching in October to foster community dialogue and to share experiences from across America. The show will be informed by community engagement journalism work that's been happening throughout the year.
EP 8: Why the tension wearing face masks in public has many complicated layers
On this episode of “Life, Community, and COVID-19,” hosts Mina Kim of KQED in San Francisco and Marty Moss-Coane of WHYY in Philadelphia peel back the complicated layers to the act of wearing a face mask in public. From the confusing messages people are receiving from top government officials to personal afflictions that prevent some from wearing masks, there are many things to consider before rushing to judgment.
EP 7: The unemployment crisis caused by the pandemic has hit some harder than others
In this episode, hosts Marty Moss-Coane of WHYY in Philadelphia and Mina Kim of KQED in San Francisco dive into the challenges facing the unemployed and how their jobs future may never return to a pre-pandemic state.
EP 6: How do we manage anxiety and other mental health challenges during a pandemic?
The isolation and distancing that has come with the coronavirus pandemic is making it more difficult for people dealing with mental health disorders like anxiety and depression. How can we manage this going forward?
EP 5: How COVID-19 may change our producer-to-consumer food chain
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted the food supply chain in ways beyond what you can't buy at the grocery store. Farmers are dealing with a logjam of products and processing plants need to protect their workers. How will the country change after the pandemic passes?
‘Thanks for asking for our stories’: How we collected voicemails for this audio diary
Here’s how we collected voicemails for an audio diary that air on our national talk show, “Life, Community, and COVID-19.”