The first woman in America to receive three Michelin stars says the restaurant industry will never be the same, but she is fighting the effects of pandemic with the same passion with which she fought cancer Source

Guest host: Lee Cowan. In our cover story, NPR’s Allison Aubrey examines how medical staff from Johns Hopkins are joining forces with “trusted messengers” in the Baltimore community to improve health outcomes for African Americans facing coronavirus. Plus: Seth Doane reports on the economic fallout in Rome due to an absence of American tourists; Mo Rocca talks with actress Melissa Gilbert about life lessons learned from “Little House on the Prairie”; Bill Whitaker sits down with chef Dominique Crenn, the first woman in America to receive three Michelin stars; Jim Axelrod interviews “Daily Show” host Trevor Noah; Lee Cowan explores how residents in rich and poor areas of Shreveport, La., are extending themselves to their neighbors to build a more caring community; and Martha Stewart discusses the inspirations for, and benefits from, creating a beautiful, subtle and colorful garden. Source

The actress who starred as Laura Ingalls reflects on why the Michael Landon-produced series’ messages about family, community and tolerance continue to resonate today Source

In 2019, more than 5.5 million Americans visited Italy, spending nearly $3 billion. But one travel industry group predicts this year may be the worst for tourism in decades – and last week the European Union extended its ban on American travelers. Correspondent Seth Doane reports on how businesses in Rome – heavily dependent upon tourism – have suffered not just from the pandemic, but also from the economic fallout due to an absence of visitors from the United States. Source

The TV series “Little House on the Prairie,” which debuted in 1974, starred Melissa Gilbert as Laura Ingalls, whose pioneering family met hardships with love and fortitude. Gilbert talks with correspondent Mo Rocca at her “Little House in the Catskills” about how the Michael Landon-produced show, which examined themes of home, family and community, resonates today. Source

With visitors from America (where coronavirus is raging) banned from Europe, Italy is suffering even further from the economic fallout of the pandemic Source

The science behind how using a mask can help prevent an infected person with no symptoms from transmitting the coronavirus to others Source

Face masks have become not only a key defense against the spread of the coronavirus, but also a political flashpoint for those prioritizing personal freedom over public health. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook discusses how wearing a mask can help prevent an infected person with no symptoms from transmitting COVID-19 to others. Source

According to the CDC, people with chronic diseases, such as obesity, hypertension and type-2 diabetes, are a staggering 12 times more likely to die from the coronavirus – and Black Americans have a higher prevalence of many of these conditions. In Baltimore, medical staff from Johns Hopkins are joining forces with “trusted messengers” – including faith leaders from a historic local mosque – to improve health outcomes for the Black community. Allison Aubrey, of National Public Radio, reports. Source

Gardens are not random; they are planned. Martha Stewart discusses the inspirations for, and benefits from, creating a beautiful, subtle and colorful garden. Source