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If you miss baseball as much as Major does, do we have a show for you. Hall of famer and all-around good guy Cal Ripken, Jr. joins Major to talk about the game, life, his new Twitter account, coronavirus and his charitable work. It's been nearly twenty five years since Ripken broke Lou Gehrig's consecutive games streak. Oh how time flies. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW FEED TODAY! SEARCH 'DEBRIEFING THE BRIEFING' AND LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW* The president met with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and hosted an event focused on senior citizens and coronavirus. He took questions from reporters at both affairs. President Trump said he has evidence the virus originated in a Wuhan, China laboratory, but he declined to provide specifics. Operation Warp Speed, the administration's effort to expedite development of a vaccine for covid-19, is underway and today the president said he is in charge of the project.  On Tuesday, Mr. Trump will travel to a Honeywell facility in Arizona. Will he wear a mask? Probably so, he said. Major's guest tonight is Governor Jared Polis, Democrat from Colorado. Polis said the Chinese bare significant responsibility for "minimizing the threat and the danger and not taking the early actions needed to counter it." China's behavior early was not that different from President Trump's, he added. To learn more about listener data

Coronavirus quarantine got you down? Spend some time with Major and his guests, comedians Rhett & Link! Oh hey, Mythical Beasts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you subscribe/listen to 'Debriefing the Briefing,' you may have heard a portion of this already. Here's the full, extended interview! Phase two of the Paycheck Protection Program stumbled out of the gate Monday with reports of technical glitches that delayed payments. The program allows small businesses to take out a forgivable loan to be used to keep employees on the payroll during the economic downturn caused by coronavirus. Jim Nussle, president and CEO of Credit Union National, is Major's guest tonight and explains what's working and what can be improved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW FEED TODAY! SEARCH 'DEBRIEFING THE BRIEFING' AND LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW* President Trump increased his estimate for COVID-19 fatalities to 60,000-70,000. Before today, he predicted 50-60k. All of these figures are below the initial projection of 100k. He expressed optimism about the road ahead, with stabilizing and declining curves across the nation. “There is a hunger for getting our country back and its happening and its happening faster than people would think.” He added, “We are doing very well. Very well.” The US death toll is now north of 55,000. Monday’s briefing was heavy on testing. Currently, the US has conducted 5.4 million tests. President Trump said the US will soon “much more than double” testing. Admiral Giroir said 8 million tests (or 2 million/week) would be completed in May. Vice President Pence explained testing problems early on resulted from insufficient lab capacity. Millions of tests produced could not be processed in the existing lab.  Pence admitted that there is

*SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW FEED TODAY! SEARCH 'DEBRIEFING THE BRIEFING' AND LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW* The world is focused on the fight against COVID-19 and in the United States specifically, President Trump's response. But what about the 2020 presidential election? Is former Vice President Joe Biden close to picking a running mate? CBS News Political Correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins Major for a Campaign 2020 week-in-review. Welcome to our new weekend series, Debriefing the Campaign To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW FEED TODAY! SEARCH 'DEBRIEFING THE BRIEFING' AND LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW* Our guest today is CBS News Senior Medical Correspondent Dr. Tara Narula, who says there is no practical application of disinfectants on or inside the body to combat COVID-19. At the April 23rd briefing, President Trump suggested 'it would be interesting to check that.' In what was likely the shortest White House Coronavirus briefing to date, the President offered only brief opening remarks and took no questions. FDA Commissioner Hahn provided an update on testing approvals, and took one question, and VP Pence gave an overview of his call with Governors today. The only real news of the briefing came when President Trump said that the percent of tests that have come back positive has declined "very significantly" nationwide, and that 18 states now show a decline. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. V

Ray Washburne owns 25 restaurants in the Dallas area and, up until the virus hit, employed 2200 people. With stay-at-home orders in place and business at a near-stand still, Washburne furloughed 1800 of them. Major and Washburne explore the practical, financial, health and ethical considerations of getting back to business. Washburne has served as a fundraiser and appointee for President Trump and sits on his council to re-start the American economy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW FEED TODAY! SEARCH 'DEBRIEFING THE BRIEFING' AND LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW* CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins Major tonight. President Trump suggested coronavirus patients could be treated with bleach or alcohol injections or doctors could “hit the body” with UV rays.  His comments came after Bill Bryan, who leads DHS’s science and technology directorate, presented “emerging results” from a study that showed direct sunlight, heat and humidity, and certain disinfectants degraded the virus on surfaces and in the air. The president appealed to Dr. Deborah Birx who said she had not seen an effective heat or light treatment for patients. POTUS said such treatment would be a good thing to look at and he “just threw it out as a suggestion.”  “I’m here to present talent…[and]…ideas,” the president declared after reminding reporters he is president. The president is open to extending mitigation protocol into the summer.  “Until we feel it's safe, we're going to be extending.” Reca

*SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW FEED TODAY! SEARCH 'DEBRIEFING THE BRIEFING' AND LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW* Wednesday's briefing ran one hour, thirty seven minutes. President Trump said coronavirus “might not come back at all.” Later, Dr. Fauci said without equivocation, “There will be coronavirus in the fall.” “We don't want rebounds after all this death,” Trump said. “Death that we've suffered…That was unnecessary. Should have never happened. It should have never left that little area where it started. You know it, and I know it, and they know it,” the president said sternly. Dr. Birx and other officials said there will be measures in place this fall that should ensure less impact on society than current circumstances. POTUS said he respects Georgia Governor Brian Kemp but disagrees with the decision to re-open nail and hair salons and other businesses in the Peach State. He spoke with Kemp last night. “I want to protect people's lives but I'm going to let him make his decision. But i told him, I totally disagree.” Fauc

The coronavirus outbreak put an indefinite hold on basketball and hockey season and delayed the start of baseball season. How will it impact football season? Major put the question to executive director of the National Football League Players' Association (and friend of the show) DeMaurice Smith. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW FEED TODAY! SEARCH 'DEBRIEFING THE BRIEFING' AND LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW* While the president insists states have more testing capacity than they understand, the administration is working with private industry to inject more swabs, tubes, reagents and other necessary testing supplies into the marketplace. Admiral Brett Girioir, who promised 27 million tests would be available by the end of March, said the lack of testing supplies is “an end to end issue that we needed to deal with.” The administration has secured contracts for an additional 30 million swabs. Elevated caseloads in Chicago, Philadelphia and Boston continue to be of concern. Monday's briefing spanned one hour and thirty nine minutes. When (and how) will football season start? Major put those questions to executive director of the NFL Players' Association DeMaurice Smith. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. V

*SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW FEED TODAY! SEARCH 'DEBRIEFING THE BRIEFING' AND LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW* The president and his task force continue to insist “testing capacity” in the US is sufficient.  Yet, the administration will invoke the Defense Production Act to compel one unnamed company to produce nasal swabs. Governors are asking for swabs, reagents and personnel. “Swabs are easy,” the president said. More than 746,000 Americans have tested positive for covid-19; 40,000+ have died. Negotiations with Democrats are ongoing and the president thinks there could be a deal reached tomorrow to replenish the small business loan program. This comes after Treasury Secretary Mnuchin expressed optimism this morning that a deal was essentially done. Sunday’s briefing lasted 1 hour and 29 minutes. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As states with few COVID-19 cases begin to consider loosening restrictions, Stephen Moore, an outside economic adviser to President Trump, joins Major Garrett to discuss his opinion on reopening the economy as soon as possible. Moore also discusses the recent protests against mandatory social distancing and why he believes that civil rights are being violated in the process. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW FEED TODAY! SEARCH 'DEBRIEFING THE BRIEFING' AND LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW* According to task force officials, the US has a sufficient supply of tests to meet phase one guidelines. But as Dr. Anthony Fauci explained, there is an issue getting the supply of tests where they’re needed. It does not appear there is sufficient testing capacity nationally to move beyond phase one at this point. “We've already built sufficient testing capacity nationwide for states to begin their re-openings,” the president said. Friday's briefing spanned an hour and 44 minutes. Congressman Max Rose (D-NY) joins Major to discuss the situation in New York, his recent national guard deployment and what needs to be done medically and financially to get back to some semblance of normalcy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We take a break from politics this week with actor Tony Hale. Or do we? Hale played Gary Walsh, uber-loyal personal assistant to Selina Meyer (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), in the HBO series "Veep." It has been said that no scripted television show captures the essence of official Washington better than "Veep." Learn more about the show, Tony's other roles and how he's spending his quarantine at home in Los Angeles. Join us! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW FEED TODAY! SEARCH 'DEBRIEFING THE BRIEFING' AND LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW* President Trump and the coronavirus task force introduced phased guidelines to help states and communities get back to normal – or as close to it as possible. There is no timeline for implementation. It will be up to governors and local leaders to decide when and how to get back to business. Some states, the president said, could be ready tomorrow, while others, like New York and New Jersey, will take significantly longer. “The last thing we want …to come back too soon. We want them to come back when they’re ready.” Task force officials emphasized that “science” and “common sense” formed the foundation of the administration’s re-opening guidelines.   Steve Moore, an outside advisor to President Trump and a member of the president's "re-opening" task force, is Major's guest. His view: restart the economy immediately or risk even greater consequences. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practice

*SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW FEED TODAY! SEARCH 'DEBRIEFING THE BRIEFING' AND LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW* In tone, message and duration, Tuesday’s briefing was quite a departure from Monday’s combative and lengthy affair. The president hopes to reopen “beautiful little pieces” of the country sooner than the May 1 deadline his administration has set. He said 20 or more states have only a few cases. After claiming on Monday nearly unlimited power to compel states to act, a more deferential President Trump said he hopes governors will be “respectful of the presidency.” He said he would authorize governors to implement a re-opening plan at the time and manner of their choosing and if they don’t do a good job, he will “come down on them very hard.”   CBS News Legal Contributor and constitutional scholar Jonathan Turley joins Major to talk about limits on presidential power and states' rights. The US is also halting payments to the World Health Organization until a review is completed in 60-90 days. Mr. Trump said WHO bungled

After a weekend that saw the US death toll surpass 20,000, President Trump barely acknowledged the carnage. Instead he offered a combative – and at times flailing and desperate - defense of his administration’s response that included a campaign-style video montage accusing the media of downplaying the outbreak. He also stated that his power in this time of crisis is virtually unlimited. The briefing spanned 2 hours and 23 minutes, the longest and most whiplash-inducing of its kind thus far.  60 Minutes correspondent Bill Whitaker, whose story Sunday outlined the challenges facing frontline medical personnel in New York, joins Major Garrett to discuss the disconnect between the reality in America's hospitals and the president's rhetoric. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW FEED TODAY! SEARCH 'DEBRIEFING THE BRIEFING' AND LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW* Deciding when and how to re-open the US economy will be the biggest decision of President Trump’s life, he said, without acknowledging that many of those decisions will be made by mayors, governors and private industry. He said he would listen to the medical professionals on his team and political and economic advisors, too, but added his primary metric was “right here” and pointed to his head. The president believes the overall covid-19 death toll could be “substantially under” the administration’s projection of 100,000 fatalities. Trump said “you can’t be happy” with 60,000 dead Americans, but that projection is significantly lower than then initial estimate.  Surgeon General Jerome Adams delivered this message to young people of color whom he said are at higher risk because of social factors: heed the federal government’s advisories “If not for yourself, then for your Abuela, do it for your grand-daddy, do it for