The comedian, now in Week 6 of quarantine with his wife and five children, discusses his diet of ‘round-the-clock news about (what else?) coronavirus. Source
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Julie Andrews’ “practically perfect” book podcast
The actress who has co-authored dozens of children’s books with her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, debuts a comforting new podcast for young readers, “Julie’s Library” Source
Julie Andrews on her book podcast
“It’s like a very surreal science fiction movie in a way,” says Dame Julie Andrews of the current pandemic. But this week the actress who has co-authored dozens of children’s books with her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, debuts a comforting new children’s book podcast, “Julie’s Library.” Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Andrews and Hamilton about their series, in which families can hear favorite stories read in a very familiar voice. Source
A restaurant owner’s full-hearted charity
While most restaurants in America are shuttered, restaurateur Bruno Serato, of Anaheim, Calif., is feeding more people today than ever before during this pandemic. Twice a week, cars line up by the hundreds, many of whom can only afford to pay Serato with a “thank you.” Steve Hartman reports. Source
Photos of the week: Memphis under coronavirus
“Sunday Morning” presents a snapshot of life in a time of pandemic, featuring the work of photographer Jamie Harmon, whose photo series, “Quarantine Memphis,” depicts Tennesseans in lockdown. Source
A Seattle farmers market reopens
A line of people stretching a block long (and standing six feet apart) welcomed the return of Ballard Farmers Market, but things have changed thanks to COVID-19 Source
Claire Danes on “Homeland,” and the embarrassment of fame
The Emmy-winning star of “Homeland” talks about her portrayal of CIA officer Carrie Mathison, and of her teenage ambition to be “a sane person … who acts” Source
“Homeland” star Claire Danes
As a teenager Claire Danes expressed her ambition in life as being “a sane person … who acts.” The star of “Homeland” (now concluding its eighth and final season) and a three-time Emmy-winner, Danes talks with correspondent Holly Williams about her portrayal of CIA officer Carrie Mathison, and the blockbuster film role she doesn’t regret turning down. Source
Tales from the annals of medical quackery
Mo Rocca with a history of quack medicine, charlatans and snake oil salesmen (and beware those so-called “coronavirus prevention pills”!) Source
Quackery: A history of fake medicine and cure-alls
How does one treat a COVID-19 infection? If someone tells you “Drink bleach,” or tries to sell you a “coronavirus prevention pill,” run away! Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with “Quackery” co-author Dr. Lydia Kang, and with Dr. Stephen Barrett (who runs the Quackwatch website), about the history of quack medicine, and of charlatans and snake oil salesmen who use fears about medical conditions to separate fools from their money with almost surgical precision. Source