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The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown: The command center for breaking news, politics and extraordinary reports from around the world. The Situation Room airs weekdays 10am-12pm Eastern, Monday through Friday on CNN.
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Mar 25, 2020 • 49min
Awaiting White House coronavirus briefing; Health workers tell of increasingly dangerous situation; 129 coronavirus deaths reported today, deadliest day so far in United States; Trump: Aiming for Easter to reopen country, decision will be based on "hard f
Los Angeles county reports first known child death from coronavirus in the United States; New York Governor: "What are we going to do with 400 ventilators when we need 30,000?"; World Health Organization: United States may be next epicenter of pandemic; Trump wants United States to reopen by Easter, says packed churches "would be a beautiful thing"; New York Governor: numbers of ill to spike higher and sooner than thought; New York Governor to FEMA: You pick the people who will die because you didn't send enough ventilators; Joint Chiefs CHMN: Crisis may last until June or July; Trump: "would love" to have United States reopen by Easter on April 12; Trump wants United States to reopen by Easter despite warnings by health officials; Trump: You can destroy a country by shutting it down; Nearly half United States population will be ordered to stay at home by midweek; New York Governor to Trump administration: "you pick the 26,000 people who are going to die because you only sent 400 ventilators"; Source close to coronavirus task force: rush to reopen country could result in shut down again; Trump wants United States to reopen by Easter, churches full; Trump: "This cure is worse than the problem"; Navy hospital ship mercy on its way to Los Angeles; Dangerous conditions; Finding a test; White House coronavirus task force briefing;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 2020 • 37min
Awaiting White House coronavirus briefing; World Health Organization warns against using "untested drugs"; Navy hospital ship heading to Los Angeles; 100+ coronavirus deaths in United States in single day;
United States coronavirus cases top 42,000 with 500+ deaths; Stay at home orders expected to cover 40 percent of Americans by midweek; Britain issues stay at home order; bans public gatherings, closes non-essential businesses; Mayor: New York City hospitals may run out of supplies in a week; Surgeon General warns: "This week, it's going to get bad"; Governor Cuomo: New York competing with other states for supplies; All New York hospitals ordered to increase bed capacity by 50 percent; Aides: Trump itching to ease social distancing after 15 days; Fauci on Trump: I can't jump in front of mic and push him down; New Jersey Governor: "critical need" for personal protection equipment; New Jersey Governor: "dramatic shortfall" in personal protection equipment; Experimental coronavirus drugs; Researchers identify 69 drugs to test on coronavirus; World Health Organization chief: pandemic is accelerating"; Trump suggests wearings with social distancing measures; Florida governor to issue executive order mandating 14-day self-isolation for travelers from New York and New Jersey; British PM Johnson tells citizens "you must stay home";To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 22, 2020 • 41min
Coronavirus cases top 300K worldwide; 22K cases in U.S.; Severe shortage of supplies hampers coronavirus testing; Unemployment claims soar amid pandemic layoffs
More than 80-million Americans told to stay home; Hospitals warn of shortages, closures without emergency aid; Emergency relief package could top $2 Trillion; U.S cases surpass 22,000 with nearly half in New York State; Pressure mounts for Trump to use defense production act; U.S. intel warned in January of likely pandemic; Doctors in two largest U.S. cities told to skip some coronavirus testing; Goldman Sachs warns of sudden and historic surge in layoffs; Italy death toll rises by 793, biggest one day jump in outbreak; Coronavirus cases top 300,000+ worldwide, 12,950 deaths; Coronavirus cases in Spain jump by 5,000 in last 24 hours; Parisians cheer health care workers from their balconies; People helping others get through the virus outbreak; Random acts of kindness amid coronavirus pandemicTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 2020 • 43min
CT, IL join NY, CA in ordering residents to stay home, Trump: "Governors are supposed to be doing a lot of this work", federal government "not a shipping clerk", New York City reports 29 deaths and 5,100+ Coronavirus cases
Dr. Fauci warns against over-optimism of drug Trump touts, Wolf one-on-one with White House Coronavirus coordinator, Italy deaths surge by 600+ in 24 hours, the largest one-day jump of the pandemic, Trump: using defense production act to get ventilators, masks and other equipment, NYC health care workers to preserve personal protective equipment, Governors, doctors sound alarm over medical supply shortages, Wolf speaks with New York Governor Cuomo, Head of Army Corps of Engineers says they can retrofit buildings into hospitals in 3 or 4 weeks, American Medical Association calls on Trump administration to address "critical shortages" of equipment and tests, NY governor takes "most drastic action" ordering 100% of non-essential workers to stay home, Trump: not currently considering a nationwide lockdown, Wolf speaks with lawmaker who tested positive for Coronavirus, Congressman with virus: I feel about as sick as I've ever been, Dr. Gupta answers your questions about the virus, 225 deaths in U.S., 17,750+ Coronavirus cases in U.S.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 2020 • 45min
United States state department tells Americans not to travel abroad; CDC reports infections among younger and middle age adults; Former national security advisor joins Wolf;
170 coronavirus deaths in United States, 11,631 confirmed cases; United States state department notifies Americans to return home or "shelter in place for duration"; Mayor: New York City expected to run out of medical supplies in 2-3 weeks; FDA says anti-malaria drug has not yet been approved as a coronavirus treatment after Trump said it was; CDC recommends health care workers reuse masks in a "crisis" and use bandanas or scarves as a "last resort"; Trump: "Governors are supposed to be doing a lot of this work," federal government "not a shipping clerk"; New York Times: White House was warned last year United States wasn't ready for pandemic; Risks for young and middle age adults; Dr. Gupta answers your coronavirus questions; Global coronavirus update; Italy reports 3,400+ deaths, surpassing China's toll; Florida Governor: get off the beach; Dr. Gupta answers your questions about thee virus;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 19, 2020 • 38min
Dow Industrials fall 1,338 points, close below 20,000 for first time since 2017; New York Stock Exchange to close trading floor as of Monday; Trump invoking Defense Production Act to expand production of hospital masks and protective gear; Dr. Gupta answe
Dow Industrials fall 1,338 points, close below 20,000 for first time since 2017; United States death toll 125, 7,500+ confirmed cases; Trump invoking Defense Production Act to expand production of hospital masks and protective gear; Defense Department preparing to deploy two hospital ships, on to New York, one to West Coast; Trump: We are ordering "thousands and thousands" of ventilators; Ford, Chrysler and General Motors temporarily closing all United States plants due to coronavirus outbreak; New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and New Jersey to temporarily close indoor portions of shopping malls, amusement parks and bowling alleys; Trump admin planning for coronavirus lasting "18 months or longer"; Senate approves house-passed Coronavirus Relief Bill, still negotiating trillion-dollar stimulus package; Dow falls 1,338 points to close below; Trump: I see myself "as a wartime president"; Hospital ships to be deployed;New York Stock Exchange to close trading floor as of Monday; Trump invokes wartime measures; Dr. Gupta answers your questions; White House: We will see dramatic increase in confirmed infections over next few days due to more tests being processed; Trump: coronavirus testing capacity being expanded; Dr. Gupta answers your questions about the coronavirus; United States coronavirus death toll 139, 7,900+ confirmed cases; ignoring warnings; United States border with Canada closing to non-essential travel; Beachgoers ignore warning to avoid large groups; Urgent new measures;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 18, 2020 • 39min
United States coronavirus death toll reaches 100; 5,300+ United States cases; White House $1 trillion economic response package, would include $1,000 check for Americans; New York City tells 8 million+ to be prepared to shelter in place; Decision to be m
United States coronavirus death toll reaches 100; 5,300+ United States cases; White House pitches $1 trillion economic response package, would include $1,000 checks for Americans; Dr. Fauci: It would be "weeks or maybe longer" before we see a peak in the number of United States coronavirus cases; New York City tells 8 million+ to be prepared to shelter in place; Decision to be made in 48 hours as city nears 1,000 cases; White House $1 trillion economic response package, would include $1,000 check for Americans; New York City councilman test positive for coronavirus; British Prime Minister: we need to go "Further and faster" in the fight against coronavirus in the coming days; NBA star Kevin Durant test positive for coronavirus; 50 new cases of coronavirus in Los Angeles county;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 17, 2020 • 38min
Dow posts record loss plunging almost 3,000 points; Trump announces stricter guidelines to slow coronavirus spread; Ohio governor calls for delaying tomorrow's primary; French president declares "war" on coronavirus; Testing still an issue as virus sprea
Trump says economy "may be" heading into recession; WH: Americans urged not to gather in groups of ten or more; WH: states with community spread should close bars, restaurants, public places; Trump: new coronavirus reality could last until July, August; Trump announces stricter guidelines to slow coronavirus spread; Trump admits coronavirus is not under control... "It's bad"; Trump: I'd rate my coronavirus response "a ten"; 72 deaths, 4,000+ coronavirus cases confirmed in U.S.; Trump: Not considering a nationwide lockdown, but may look at certain "hot spots"; New Jersey mobilizes National Guard, issues curfew; NY, CT, NJ close casinos, gyms and theaters; Multiple states close restaurants & bars, allowing only take-out and delivery; Strict new guidelines; 74 deaths, 4,100+ coronavirus cases confirmed in U.S.; Global coronavirus hotspots; Global death toll neat 7,000 with 168,000+ cases; Spain in partial lockdown, has Europe's second-worst outbreak after Italy; Italy reports 349 deaths in past 24 hours; Test shortage; Testing still an issue as virus spreads across U.S.; San Francisco orders residents to shelter in placeTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 14, 2020 • 38min
Trump declares National emergency to combat coronavirus, Trump says he "most likely" will get tested after telling reporters he won't get test has no symptoms, Almost 2,000 known coronavirus cases in U.S. 41 deaths
Trump says he won't take responsibility for testing delays, Trump: private sector to "vastly increase" testing capacity, Trump gives secretary Azar "broad, Trump claims private sector will provide 5 million coronavirus tests within a month, More schools, businesses closing as uncertainty grows, Boston Marathon postponed until September, Louisiana closes schools, postpones primary, bans gatherings of more than 250 people, state orders schools closed, Drive through testing begins in New Rochelle, 2,000+ known coronavirus cases in U.S., 47 deaths, Washington State closing schools through April 24, Trump gives Health Secretary Azar "broad new authorities" to fight coronavirus, Trump: private sector to "vastly increase" testing capacity, Soaring caseload raises fears of overstrained hospitals, Trump: we've ordered a large number of respirators to deal with coronavirus caseload in hospitals, Trump expects 5 million tests to be available within a month, Top doctor warns against air travel for pleasure, Doctors warn of long term lung damage in patients who recover from coronavirus, 250 deaths in one day in Italy, 17,000+ total cases in Italy, Global deaths top 5,000 with 136,000+ confirmed cases, Sports shutdown impacts hundreds of thousands of workersTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 13, 2020 • 38min
Stocks suffer worst day since 1987 crash; Millions of U.S. public school students affected by closures; NCAA cancels "March Madness" basketball tournaments; NCAA cancels "March Madness" basketball tournaments
Dr. Fauci: U.S. "failing" when it comes to coronavirus testing; Maryland & Ohio first to close schools statewide; NCAA cancels March madness, Disneyland to close; 40 deaths, 1,500+ confirmed coronavirus cases in U.S.; Dr. Fauci: U.S. "failing" when it comes to coronavirus testing; Maryland & Ohio first to close schools statewide; NCAA cancels March madness, Disneyland to close; 40 deaths, 1,500+ confirmed coronavirus cases in U.S.; Source: Trump concerned about exposure to coronavirus; Biden & Sanders criticize Trump, release coronavirus plans; GOP Sen. Graham latest member of Congress to self-quarantine; Confusion after Trump announces travel ban from Europe; NBA & NHL seasons suspended due to coronavirus; Major League Baseball ends Spring training, delays season; Two players from NBA's Utah Jazz test positive; Millions of public school students affected by closures; CNN helps uncover Russian election interference network in West AfricaTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


