10 episodes
distanced.: Life during the age of the Coronavirus. distanced.
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- Society & Culture
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5.0 • 21 Ratings
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'distanced.' is about life in the age of the Coronavirus. Half of humanity is under lockdown due to COVID-19. We can't meet people in real life. distanced. calls a person from a new city every episode to get some insight into what they are experiencing during this unprecedented time. The goal of 'distanced.' is to try to make sense of life under COVID-19 and provide some light at the end of the tunnel - when will it end? Is what you are feeling and experiencing normal?
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Miami, FL: What Is Going on with the Stock Market?
Rohan Rangaraj is a Miami-based investment professional. Rohan started his career at Cascade Investments LLC, which is an investment holding company controlled by Bill Gates and managed by various investment professionals. He also started his own hedge fund. I ask Rohan - what the hell is going on with the stock market?
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Oakland, CA: What Will Become of the Media? (Guest: Molly Wood)
Molly Wood is an Oakland, CA-based journalist. She is a pioneer in both public radio and the podcasting industry. I ask Molly candidly - what is going on with media right now, and what will the future hold?
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New York, NY: What Will Normal Even Look Like? (Guest: Marisa Miller Wolfson)
Marisa Miller Wolfson is a New York-based filmmaker, author and mom. She produced the hit Netflix documentary, Vegucated which nearly convinced the host of this podcast to turn vegan years ago. As a storyteller, Marissa has a unique perspective on how the pandemic is unfolding in New York.
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San Diego, CA: Managing Life Under Quarantine is Hard Enough, But with Four Kids? (Guest: Kate Rossettie)
Most of us are having a hard enough time handling life without some basic comforts and amenities. But can you imagine shelter in place with 4 kids? Kate Rossettie and her husband are managing with two jobs and four kids.
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Boston, MA: What do the Most Severe COVID Patients Experience? (Guest, Alex Sheng, MD)
Alex Sheng is an ER Doc at Boston Medical Center, the busiest ER in New England, and the 8th busiest ER in the country. Alex is really, truly at the frontlines of the COVID crisis - I asked Alex about what he's seeing with patients, and what he's experiencing in Boston.
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Grand Rapids, MI: What will be the fate of Small Business in America? (Guest, Natalie Hawkins)
Natalie Hawkins is a designer based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She's lived in CA, and recently moved back to the midwest. I ask Natalie to give us a picture of life in Michigan right now, and how Grand Rapids is handling the COVID crisis.
Customer Reviews
First person, thoughtful insights
Enjoyed the variety of unique perspectives, and while informative it’s more about the real people and on the ground impact than “the news.” A worthwhile listen to gain a nuanced perspective across the globe.
First hand experience recount
Really good to hear a fair and neutral take on Covid19 situation in China. Thanks for sharing!
Purnima
Amazing way to help us remember we are all in this together!