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Length: 2:57 Minutes

Joe Biden wins in Florida, Illinois and Arizona
Joe Biden won decisive victories in Florida, Illinois and Arizona on Tuesday as
he marched closer to the Democratic presidential nomination amid coronavirus mayhem.
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Length: 4:49 Minutes

Insufficient testing hampers US response to coronavirus
NBC News' reporter Kelly O'Donnell discusses the WH messaging on coronavirus
testing availability.
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Length: 10:31 Minutes

Should there be strings attached to corporate bailouts?
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin discussed a potential coronavirus economic
relief plan on Tuesday and Stephanie Ruhle joins Morning Joe to discuss.
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Length: 8:42 Minutes

Joe: What will be done today to make testing more available?
On Tuesday the president said he knew the coronavirus outbreak was a pandemic
all along, contradicting his previous public statements about the virus. Yet now
that Trump says it's a pandemic, what will be done today to increase testing?
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Length: 7:42 Minutes

5 to 10 undetected cases for every confirmed case, says study
Jeffrey Shaman, an epidemiologist at Columbia University, and one of the authors
of new report on spreading of coronavirus joins Morning Joe to discuss the
number of undetected infections.
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Length: 2:26 Minutes

VA's mission to see civilian patients in times of crisis vanishes from site: WaPo
The Washington Post notes the VA's mission to see civilian patients in times of
crisis vanished from its website Friday as many in the country grew concerned
that the coronavirus could overload civilian hospitals.
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Length: 4:08 Minutes

Michigan governor says her state needs more testing kits
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Mich., says her state needs more testing kits and more
personal protection equipment for health workers.
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Length: 11:12 Minutes

Gov. Hogan: I want to focus on what we can get done today
Gov. Larry Hogan of Maryland joins Morning Joe to discuss the latest details in
his state's efforts to battle the coronavirus.
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Length: 10:28 Minutes

Jeh Johnson weighs in on coronavirus response
Fmr. VA Secy. David Shulkin and fmr. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson
join Morning Joe to discuss organized response to the spread of the coronavirus.
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Length: 8:20 Minutes

How to keep U.S. workers safe during coronavirus
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka join Morning Joe
to discuss safety for U.S. workers and what the labor movement is doing in this
time of crisis.
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Trump dubs himself a wartime president
President Trump shifts to a more serious tone around the threat of coronavirus
but does not shy away from calling it the ‘Chinese virus’
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Fmr. Obama campaign manager gives his advice to Bernie Sanders
David Plouffe, Obama’s campaign manager, weighs in on the Democratic primary as
Biden’s lead
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Chuck: 'This isn't the time' for Rand Paul to focus on the Afghan war
The Senate will vote for coronavirus relief bill today after delays over
unrelated ideological concerns from some senators, including Rand Paul.
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Fight against crisis enters 'no-mans-land'
Today, the White House acknowledged how much we still don't know. Dr. Brix:
"None of us really understood the level of [the] surface piece" of virus
transmission
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White House tries to convince millennials to take coronavirus seriously
Yale School of Public Health's Dr. James Hamblin talks to Chuck Todd about
efforts to get millennials who might not show symptoms of COVID-19 to take
preventative steps anyway,
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Two checks: Senate working on sending direct money for coronavirus relief
NBC News correspondent Leigh Ann Caldwell reports on the negotiations to provide
stimulus relief to workers affected by the coronavirus shutdown.
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Durbin: We want to ‘send money’ to workers and families
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) discusses the next coronavirus economic relief measure.
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Italy reported its largest number of COVID-19 deaths in a single day
Claudio Lavagna reports from Rome where Italians continue their nation-wide shutdown.
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'You don't want Italy to happen in Connecticut': Gov. Lamont
Conn. Gov. Ned Lamont (D) says his state's first COVID-19 death "really brings it home."
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Which states will be most difficult to implement vote by mail?
Dave Wasserman, House Editor for the Cook Political Report, talks about how the
general election could change in response to the coronavirus.
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From 'hoax' to war: Reversing course, Trump invokes 'war' powers to combat coronavirus
As U.S. cases of coronavirus approach 8,000 across all 50 states, the pandemic
is swiftly changing everyday life, rattling the financial markets and closing
schools in 38 states. The impact clearly marks an inflection point in
Washington, where Pres. Trump shifted from downplaying to the threat to
declaring himself a "wartime" leader, while the Senate passes new legislation to
boost testing and coverage for sick leave, as MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on the
latest in the public health crisis.
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Republican governor says Trump made 'mistake' on coronavirus
As the Trump Administration advocates robust spending, military powers and
drastic measures to combat coronavirus, there is renewed criticism of President
Trump's initial response to the virus downplaying its significance. Maryland
Governor Larry Hogan, a Republican who runs the national governors association,
says “there is no question that was a mistake” for Pres. Trump to initially
downplay the virus, while also emphasizing that the most important thing now is
for public officials and citizens alike to take the challenge seriously and
focus on solutions over blame.
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As Drake self-isolates, singers John Legend and
Melisa Etheridge perform for fans at home
To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, health experts advise most citizens to
stay home if they can. Grammy and Oscar winning singer Melissa Etheridge is one
of several artists streaming free performances for fans during this public
health crisis, and she tells MSNBC’s Ari Melber she actually started her now
daily concerts on Facebook as a way to improve her “own mental health,” while
she also hopes it gives others a “feeling of connection” and an approach to
healing during these hard times.
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Coronavirus in Trump's America? Nurse diagnosed with virus initially denied test
A nurse on the frontlines of America's health care system was initially denied
access to a coronavirus test, even though she self reported symptoms and was
concerned about possibly passing the virus on to others or patients. Speaking
via Skype from isolation, Lisa Merck recounts how doctors performed some tests
to diagnose her symptoms, but not a coronavirus test, which has been limited in
the U.S., in this interview with MSNBC's Ari Melber.
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Length: 7:54 Minutes

Steve Rattner: Historic decline in economic growth is unfolding
Morning Joe's economic analyst Steve Rattner discusses JP Morgan’s latest GDP
forecast, which puts the total decline over the first half of this year close to
the total drop experienced during the 2008 downturn.
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Length: 5:53 Minutes

Italy records deadliest day of COVID-19 outbreak
NBC News' Matt Bradley reports from Rome on the staggering new number in deaths
reported by Italy on Wednesday.
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Length: 12:34 Minutes

Medical professional calls for bold steps to fix resource shortage
CEO of Seed Global Health Dr. Vanessa Kerry and Dr. Dave Campbell join Morning
Joe to discuss the critical shortage of ventilators and masks and more resources
in U.S. hospitals.
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Length: 11:32 Minutes

Sen. Schumer: We need bold, quick, bipartisan action
Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-NY, discusses the latest coronavirus figures for New York,
the lack of available testing, the need of a 'Marshall Plan' for the health care
system and the need to take care of U.S. workers in the immediate moment.
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Length: 14:46 Minutes

Gov. Andrew Cuomo: We need the federal government to step up
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-NY, discusses the rise in coronavirus cases in his state
along with the availability of more testing, why he says fear and anxiety over
the virus is worse and why he needs the federal government to step up in this
moment.
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Length: 6:59 Minutes

Sen. Manchin sounds alarm about West Virginia coronavirus cases
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., discusses the first case of coronavirus in the state,
why he says the state is the most at-risk in the nation, why he says Dr. Fauci
is the voice to pay attention to and why he's calling on the president to unite
the country at this time.
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Length: 8:37 Minutes

Tom Colicchio discusses how Congress can help the restaurant industry
Chef Tom Colicchio says mom-and-pop restaurants are at dire risk of closing
permanently as a result of the coronavirus. Colicchio also discusses what the
restaurant industry needs in the short term, and he also praises those who are
still leading school lunch programs.
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Length: 6:40 Minutes

World markets react to the coronavirus
The Wall Street Journal's Charles Forelle and The Economist's Zanny Minton
Beddoes discuss the market reaction to the effects of the coronavirus.
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States, cities, health care workers, and the private sector
all cry out for leadership from Donald Trump
President Trump says that the federal government is ‘not a shipping clerk’ and calls on
governors to do more
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According to the CDC, a combined 38 percent of those
hospitalized due to COVID-19 were between the ages of 20-54
"This disease is more widespread, more transmissible, and perhaps more dangerous
to more groups of people than we previously understood,” Chuck Todd says.
According to the CDC, a combined 38 percent of those hospitalized due to
COVID-19 were between the ages of 20-54.
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Dr. Gupta: 'We don't have great tests for flu, much less COVID'
Dr. Vin Gupta says his colleagues are realizing "what's happening in Italy is
nearly happening here" as the country faces capacity issues.
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Fair: 'It still spreads through direct cough'
Dr. Joseph Fair explains how COVID-19 is spread, “It still spreads through
direct cough … and liquid droplets that come out of your mouth … and touching
your mouth, nose and eyes.”
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Polis: 'I'm not a socialist like Donald Trump'
Gov. of Colorado Jared Polis tells Chuck that he does not support bailing out
corporations because, "I'm not a socialist like Donald Trump."
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The key to preventing coronavirus is cheap, simple and scientifically proven
As coronavirus cases top 190,000 worldwide and 11,000 in the U.S., many people
are still learning the best practices to protect themselves. In this special
report, MSNBC journalist Ari Melber reports on hand-washing, a simple act that
can prevent contracting the virus – when practiced correctly. Drawing on medical
and academic research, this report explores how many people do not actually wash
effectively to prevent viruses; how to fix that; why certain reminders and signs
statistically increase the rate of washing; and the history and science behind
this crucial everyday practice.
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Length: 12:42 Minutes

Hospital workers face critical lack of protective supplies
The 500 million respirator masks Trump said the federal government ordered could
take up to 18 months to be delivered, according to reporting. The panel
discusses the critical shortage of supplies for health care workers.
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Length: 7:10 Minutes

Can House and Senate rise to the occasion on stimulus plan?
The Senate GOP on Thursday rolled out a $1T stimulus plan intended to deliver
aid to US businesses and the American public. Where do the negotiations stand?
Hans Nichols and Kasie Hunt report.
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Length: 4:57 Minutes

Historian: In this time of crisis, private citizens need to step up
Historian Jon Meacham explains why this immediate moment is exactly a time for
politics and why private citizens need to step forward.
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Length: 10:17 Minutes

Dr. Emanuel: Social distancing is of vital importance
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel discusses the critical lack of supply in hospitals, his new
column on why the coronavirus is here to stay, and he says social isolation can
be effective in fighting the virus.
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Length: 5:58 Minutes

Hospitals across Washington face critical shortage
Beth Zborowski of the Washington State Hospital Association discusses the
critical lack of supplies at Washington hospitals.
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Length: 8:15 Minutes

Senator says Mich. ready to turn factories into manufacturing centers
Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., says his state is ready to begin the process of
turning shuttered car factories into manufacturing centers for masks, other PPE,
and hospital beds, but he needs Trump to trigger the Defense Production Act.
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Length: 14:34 Minutes

De Blasio: The federal government has been absent
New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio sounds the alarm on the critical lack of
supplies in city hospitals and he says the federal government is doing little to
help as coronavirus cases are rising in New York.
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Length: 7:13 Minutes

De Blasio: People know what time it is on shelter-in-place
New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio discusses what a shelter-in-place model could
look like for the city and why he says the NYPD will be out but in a 'positive
way'. De Blasio also expresses faith in holding elections in November.
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Length: 5:39 Minutes

Firefighters, EMTs, paramedics need supplies, says top firefighter
Jim Brinkley of the International Association of Fire Fighters says the
country's first responders are in desperate need of supplies in order to do
their jobs.
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Length: 9:37 Minutes

Fmr. NSC director calls for Defense Production Act to be implemented
Dr. Luciana Borio and Beth Cameron discuss the impact of Trump's dismantling of
the NSC pandemic unit. Cameron served at the NSC under President Obama.
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Los Angeles Mayor: ‘We also need to be prepared for this 6, 7 months from now’
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti says he expects California’s new statewide stay-at-home
order to last for 2 months, as he assesses how to keep his city safe
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Governors and mayors fill the leadership void left by Trump
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo emerges as a counter to President Trump in
leading his state’s response to coronavirus
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo: 'Trying to stop overwhelming of our healthcare system'
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on his executive order banning public gatherings in New York City today.
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Gov. Cuomo on lockdowns: 'Better if we do it' regionally, as a country
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on the nature of lockdowns across states and if it would help
to enact nationwide orders.
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Gov. Phil Murphy: First New Jersey drive-thru testing site was a 'big success'
Gov. Phil Murphy on the first coronavirus drive-thru testing site in New Jersey
and what's next for the state.
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Sen. Chris Coons: Senate does not have 'provisions' to vote remotely, by mail
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) says Senate needs to push out a package that would
allow states to vote in November even if "this pandemic is still rowing along.”
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Mayor Bill de Blasio: New York City is now 'the epicenter of [the coronavirus] crisis'
Mayor Bill de Blasio says the number of coronavirus cases in New York City is
over 5,100.
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Virus scandal: Senators accused of profiting off coronavirus info
Two United States Senators are accused of selling millions in stock after
receiving information on the coronavirus. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, an author
of the 2012 Stock Act to prevent insider trading in Congress, joins MSNBC’s Ari
Melber to discuss the reported misconduct from her colleagues on Capitol Hill.
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