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Rhiannon12866
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April 24, 2020
Bill Gates, who gave a TED Talk about global pandemic preparedness in 2015, says scientific innovation in the areas of testing, therapeutic treatments and a coronavirus vaccine is the only way the world can return to "normal."
Bill Gates: We Could See Early Results From Coronavirus Vaccine Trials This Summer
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is helping coordinate the global race to develop a coronavirus vaccine and is planning ahead to build the factories that will produce enough to inoculate the world's population.
Stephen Colbert: Guest Bill Gates
Bill Gates: Global Innovation Is The Key To Achieving A Return To NormalBill Gates, who gave a TED Talk about global pandemic preparedness in 2015, says scientific innovation in the areas of testing, therapeutic treatments and a coronavirus vaccine is the only way the world can return to "normal."
Bill Gates: We Could See Early Results From Coronavirus Vaccine Trials This Summer
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is helping coordinate the global race to develop a coronavirus vaccine and is planning ahead to build the factories that will produce enough to inoculate the world's population.
April 24, 2020
The Senate Majority Leader's plan to steer states towards bankruptcy has drawn rebukes from both sides of the aisle including New York Republican congressman Peter King who called McConnell "the Marie Antoinette of the Senate."
Meet The Former Dog Breeder In Charge Of Coronavirus Response At HHS
Brian Harrison, the former head of a Labradoodle breeding business, is the new leader of the HHS coronavirus task force.
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 4/23/20
Mitch McConnell's "Screw The States" Plan Riles Lawmakers From Both PartiesThe Senate Majority Leader's plan to steer states towards bankruptcy has drawn rebukes from both sides of the aisle including New York Republican congressman Peter King who called McConnell "the Marie Antoinette of the Senate."
Meet The Former Dog Breeder In Charge Of Coronavirus Response At HHS
Brian Harrison, the former head of a Labradoodle breeding business, is the new leader of the HHS coronavirus task force.
April 24, 2020
Anderson Cooper struggles to keep it together after hearing Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman's reasons to re-open Sin City.
Tooning Out The News: Anderson Cooper struggles with Las Vegas Mayor's logic
Anderson Cooper struggles to keep it together after hearing Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman's reasons to re-open Sin City.
April 24, 2020
We watched Fox News for 48 hours straight and figured out what this whole coronavirus thing is about
The Daily Social Distancing Show: The Daily Show Foxsplains Coronavirus
We watched Fox News for 48 hours straight and figured out what this whole coronavirus thing is about
April 24, 2020
A look at Trump’s chaotic response to COVID-19: aggressively pushing hydroxychloroquine despite doctors’ reservations, removing an invaluable scientist from the vaccine research team, playing down the threat of a second wave of the virus, and more.
The Daily Social Distancing Show: Trump Must Think Chaos Is An Essential Service
A look at Trump’s chaotic response to COVID-19: aggressively pushing hydroxychloroquine despite doctors’ reservations, removing an invaluable scientist from the vaccine research team, playing down the threat of a second wave of the virus, and more.
April 24, 2020
President Trump suggested false medical and scientific information about disinfectants, heat and UV light during a coronavirus task briefing. In this fact check, MSNBC’s Ari Melber and former W.H.O. Official Lawrence Gostin “disinfect the misinformation,” while Gostin argues it is “dangerous” for Trump to suggest “an anti-malarial drug can work on COVID” when the N.I.H said “it actually could be toxic.” Aired on 04/23/2020.
'Disinfect The Misinformation': Trump False Medical Advice Fact-Checked On Live TV - MSNBC
President Trump suggested false medical and scientific information about disinfectants, heat and UV light during a coronavirus task briefing. In this fact check, MSNBC’s Ari Melber and former W.H.O. Official Lawrence Gostin “disinfect the misinformation,” while Gostin argues it is “dangerous” for Trump to suggest “an anti-malarial drug can work on COVID” when the N.I.H said “it actually could be toxic.” Aired on 04/23/2020.
April 24, 2020
Real Time with Bill Maher guests - Friday, April 24, 2020
Real Time with Bill Maher continues its 18th season Friday, April 24 (10:00-11:00 p.m. live ET/tape-delayed PT), with a replay at 12:00 a.m., exclusively on HBO.
Virtual interview guests include House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, preventative medicine and public health specialist Dr. David Katz and comedian Jay Leno.
April 23, 2020
Stephen moves to his kitchen to cook a meal with the inspirational leader behind World Central Kitchen, Chef José Andrés. Learn more about how World Central Kitchen helps feed communities in need at http://www.WCK.org and grab a "United We Stand" t-shirt with proceeds benefiting World Central Kitchen at bit.ly/LSUnitedWeStandTee5 today.
Chef José Andrés And Stephen Colbert Are Cooking With Love (And Making A Mess)
The globe-trotting chef and humanitarian behind World Central Kitchen, Chef José Andrés, and his friend Stephen Colbert find out just how chaotic things can get when doing a TV cooking demo over Zoom. Learn more about how World Central Kitchen helps feed communities in need at www.WCK.org and grab a "United We Stand" t-shirt with proceeds benefiting World Central Kitchen at bit.ly/LSUnitedWeStandTee5 today.
Stephen Colbert: Chef Jose Andres Cooks with Stephen
Chef José Andrés: World Central Kitchen Is Feeding Thousands Of Americans Every DayStephen moves to his kitchen to cook a meal with the inspirational leader behind World Central Kitchen, Chef José Andrés. Learn more about how World Central Kitchen helps feed communities in need at http://www.WCK.org and grab a "United We Stand" t-shirt with proceeds benefiting World Central Kitchen at bit.ly/LSUnitedWeStandTee5 today.
Chef José Andrés And Stephen Colbert Are Cooking With Love (And Making A Mess)
The globe-trotting chef and humanitarian behind World Central Kitchen, Chef José Andrés, and his friend Stephen Colbert find out just how chaotic things can get when doing a TV cooking demo over Zoom. Learn more about how World Central Kitchen helps feed communities in need at www.WCK.org and grab a "United We Stand" t-shirt with proceeds benefiting World Central Kitchen at bit.ly/LSUnitedWeStandTee5 today.
April 23, 2020
Trump would love to talk about anything but the coronavirus crisis, but his attempts to change the subject to Iran and immigration aren't working.
Las Vegas Mayor Rolls The Dice On Reopening, But Anderson Cooper Is Having None Of It
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman stunned Anderson Cooper with her questionable plan to reopen the city for business, but the CNN anchor was not playing that game.
Spain's Running Of The Bulls Should Be Held Over Zoom
We can now add Spain's legendary bull run to the list of events that can't be held in person this year.
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 4/22/20
President Trump, You're Going To Have To Do The Unthinkable: Your JobTrump would love to talk about anything but the coronavirus crisis, but his attempts to change the subject to Iran and immigration aren't working.
Las Vegas Mayor Rolls The Dice On Reopening, But Anderson Cooper Is Having None Of It
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman stunned Anderson Cooper with her questionable plan to reopen the city for business, but the CNN anchor was not playing that game.
Spain's Running Of The Bulls Should Be Held Over Zoom
We can now add Spain's legendary bull run to the list of events that can't be held in person this year.
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