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Episode 389Mar 15, 2021

3 feet? 6 feet? Why are COVID rules still changing?

We’re just looking for a little clarity here.

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People wait six-feet apart at a food bank in Edgewood, Washington.
People wait six-feet apart at a food bank in Edgewood, Washington.
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Show of hands: Who’s still cleaning off their groceries? As the COVID-19 pandemic has worn on, experts have developed a better understanding of the disease, the way it spreads and how to treat it. But when the science is fluid and the government response is patchy, a lot can get lost in translation. That’s what we’re talking about today. But first: law enforcement, Big Tech and the Proud Boys.

Here’s everything we talked about today:

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