The NPR Politics Podcast Weekly Roundup: March 12th
Mar 12, 2021
Franco Ordoñez, NPR White House correspondent known for his immigration reporting, joins the discussion as the team reflects on a year since the pandemic's onset. They analyze President Biden's immigration policies, focusing on the challenges at the U.S.-Mexico border and the plight of unaccompanied minors. The conversation also highlights cultural differences, including humorous takes on British reactions to American media. Finally, a lighthearted debate breaks out over whether New York or California has the better bagels, showcasing culinary pride.
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The Game That Stopped
- On March 11, 2020, an NBA game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Utah Jazz was abruptly postponed.
- This event, due to Rudy Gobert's positive COVID-19 test, marked a turning point in public awareness of the pandemic.
Frontline Worker Experience
- Ruby Sanchez, a grocery store clerk, describes the initial panic buying, empty shelves, and customer conflicts.
- She later contracted COVID-19, highlighting the risks faced by essential workers.
Overwhelmed Hospitals
- Dr. Angela Chen recalls the overwhelming influx of COVID-19 patients in New York City during March 2020.
- She shares a poignant story of facilitating a virtual goodbye between a dying patient and her estranged family.