#1605: Mourning America; Military Families & COVID-19 | 51%

April 30, 2020 00:27:26
#1605: Mourning America; Military Families & COVID-19 | 51%
51 Percent
#1605: Mourning America; Military Families & COVID-19 | 51%

Apr 30 2020 | 00:27:26

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Show Notes

On this week’s 51%, a woman helps create a web site to mourn loved ones in a time of social distancing; hear how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting families financially, from a hair salon owner to military families; and Dr. Jeri Burns reflects on an unintended positive impact of the pandemic.

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