Episode 105
#105 - Assessing the Situation with Jaeki, JoJo & Michael ($6.99PerPound Podcast)
It's been a few days since we checked in, which equals many lifetimes in the era of the Rona. Everyone is finding their quarantine groove, managing their boredom, & preparing for the future as data & (mis)information comes in from the powers that be. In this episode, Minji checks in with her friends Jaeki, JoJo, & Michael from $6.99 Per Pound Podcast who are holding it down at COVID-19 Ground Zero in NYC. Together they share a frank conversation on the complex issues at play as humanity attempts to manage this global crisis: power abuse, data, politics, generational racism, apathy & our own personal interests. From losing friends & jobs to the cultural implications of Andrew Yang's recent op-ed, they discuss how they're processing all the changes with open eyes & heightened preparedness. Minji opens the episode with an extended intro on some helpful resources on PPE (personal protective equipment) & the importance of ALL Americans filling out the 2020 Census. We send all the love and light to NYC during their most difficult week as well as all the brave healthcare providers and frontline responders around the world who are battling this crisis. Take care of yourselves & each other, fam!
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Music in this episode includes "Yellow Ranger" by Awkwafina and "Uzutrap" from by Uzuhan
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