While still trying to feed their families back home. Soledad im soledad obrien. Welcome to matter of fact. The number of coronavirus cases in the United States spiked, quickly topping 3 million, but this isnt a new wave. Dr. Anthony fauci warned this surge is still part of our first battle with virus. So what happens if the country does not get covid19 under control . Historians urged us to take the long view. Reminding us of another time, and another pandemic. In which warnings that were of death. Special contributor joy chan on those lessons from history. Joie the year was 1918. The world was at war. Joie a silent threat loomed at home. And yet the band played on. America entered the great war a year earlier. With patriotism at a fever pitch. Everbody was supposed to contribute to the cause. Thats right. We have to remember that america, in 1917, was really a nation going to war. And they were going to war with a very profound propaganda campaign. Joie Kenneth C Davis wrote the dont
Covid19 to fasttrack vaccine. Soledad pump soledad im soledad obrien. Welcome to matter of fact. Its the fourth of july holiday, a time to reflect on the nations beginnings its ideals, its dreams, its failures, and its flaws. And a time to consider what it means to be an american. For immigrants and refugees, the journey to becoming an american citizen can take years. First, learning a new language, then studying the countrys history, passing the citizenship test, and finally, taking the oath of citizenship. While covid19 put the traditional naturalization ceremonies on hold, this week the nation once again welcomed new citizens as federal magistrates across the country got creative and held ceremonies on sidewalks, in small groups, and one on one. Judge nancy joseph, a federal magistrate in milwaukee, invited our cameras to witness that special moment last fall at the marquette law schools Constitution Day event. There are people from almost every part of the globe. And we tell them w
Government just cuts you a check . Soledad im soledad obrien. Welcome to matter of fact. With lockdowns loosened across the country, were watching a balancing act play out in real time. How do you get people back to work, and how do you keep people healthy in the middle of a Global Pandemic . Michigan has had more than 4600 covid19 deaths, the fourth highest death toll in the country, behind new york and new jersey and massachusetts. Detroit has been the hardest hit city in the state, but they are now seeing a small decline in cases. Michigans democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer has allowed some industries, like construction, manufacturing, and real estate, to reopen this month. Jessica gomez takes us to thebad crisis. Youre good to go, sir. Jessica new safety procedures in place at ford as automakers plan to start phasing in production on monday. Lane one jessica a different kind of Assembly Line at the detroit fairgrounds. Health care providers, testing for the coronavirus. What we
Joins soledad to talk about his new book. Soledad why is the title i dont want to die poor . Soledad im soledad obrien. Welcome to matter of fact. The coronavirus is breaking parts of the nations Food Supply Chain. Meat processing plants around the country have shut down as workers contract covid19. Other Food Processors are cutting back because large buyers, like schools and restaurants, are closed. Some farmers are now forced to dump milk, destroy crops, and slaughter their animals, while we see people turning to overwhelmed food banks across the country. Our correspondent Jessica Gomez has more. Jessica well, soledad, the u. S. Department of agriculture is still working out details of its coronavirus Food Assistance program. It includes 16 billion in direct payments to farmers; another 3 billon will be used to get food from the farms to food banks and other nonprofits. While the usda acknowledges it wont nearly be enough, for already cashstrapped farmers, the help cant come soon eno
What would you risk to reopen the country . Soledad im soledad obrien. Welcome to matter of fact. Reopening the country is not like flipping a switch. A safe return to any kind of new normal requires planning. Are we there yet . Infectious disease experts are warning the president and governors to take it slow. As governors in texas, south carolina, florida, georgia and tennessee are already lifting restrictions to reopen some businesses. I spoke to doctor tom frieden, the former director of the cdc and president and ceo of resolve to save lives, a Global Public health organization. Dr. Frieden, thank you for talking with me. Six states so far say theyre going to be opening up in the definition of whatever that means. Sort of varies a little bit. But how do you feel about that . What would your advice be to those people who run those states . Dr. Frieden this is a very hard decision. We need to follow the data and we need to understand the pace of the virus, even though it spreads very