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 Dean Cheng is senior research fellow in the Asian Studies Center and Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation. He joins me today on The Daily Signal podcast to talk about what caused the coronavirus, China and its handling of COVID-19, China’s coronavirus statistics, and much more!We also cover these stories: Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of the top advisers to President Trump on COVID-19 said Wednesday there were signs of hope in America’s fight against the coronavirus.  The President has raised concerns about mail-in-voting amidst the coronavirus pandemic.  Tom Brady - the former New England Patriots Quarterback and new Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB - says he is tired of all the criticism President Trump is receiving right now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., says he wants to end the United States' dependence on China for pharmaceutical products. Gallagher recently introduced legislation with Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., to accomplish that. He joins The Daily Signal Podcast to talk about why it’s so important to end China’s influence or involvement in creating America's pharmaceuticals.We also cover these stories: Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces that 731 more New Yorkers died from COVID-19, bringing the state's total number of coronavirus-related deaths to 5,489. President Trump replaces Glenn Fine, who had the task of supervising the $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package.  Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate may approve a quarter-trillion-dollar stimulus bill for small businesses as early as Thursday.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad Wolf, acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, joined The Daily Signal Podcast at the Conservative Political Action Conference earlier this year to detail the progress that has been made on President Donald Trump’s border wall with Mexico. Read a lightly edited transcript of the interview, posted below, or listen on the podcast. We also cover these stories: American hospitals are struggling to keep up amid the coronavirus pandemic. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo shared reasons for hope as New York struggles with COVID-19. California is loaning 500 ventilators to the national stock pile The Daily Signal Podcast is available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Pippa, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be foundat DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

States all over America are mandating nonessential businesses close, which is forcing lawmakers to decide what businesses should and should not be deemed “essential.” In states like New York and Massachusetts, gun stores have already been told to close their doors. In Texas, on the other hand, the attorney general has said gun stores can remain open during the pandemic. Cam Edwards, Editor of BrearingArms.Com, joins The Daily Signal podcast to explain why gun shops should be considered essential businesses and how the coronavirus has affected firearm sales. Plus: we share an interview with Maj Toure, Founder of Black Guns Matter. He explains the mission of his organization and how communities can combat gun violence without restricting Second Amendment rights. And be sure to check out the Faith on Facebook Resource Hub and find all the tools your church, small group, or Bible study can use to build community and stay connected during the coronavirus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Italy has been hit hard by coronavirus deaths, with over 13,000 total coronavirus fatalities to date. "The worst part's been witnessing all these elderly people just fade away and die by the hundreds every day," says Aura Latorre, a Venezuelan immigrant who now resides in southern Italy. She shares on the podcast what it’s like to live in a country under quarantine, how daily life has changed, the attitude of the Italian people, what she hopes Italians will learn from this time, and much more.We also cover these stories: 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits in the last full week of March. Another sad milestone: here have now been over 5,000 coronavirus deaths in the U.S. The Democratic National Convention, originally set to take place in Milwaukee in July, has been delayed one month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Sorbo wears a lot of hats: actress, radio show host, writer, wife, and homeschool mom. Famously known for her role in the 1995 TV show “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys,” Sorbo has stayed very busy over the past 25 years. Not only has she continued to act, including recently starring in “Let There Be Light,” but she also hosts the radio program, “The Sam Sorbo Show,” and has become a passionate homeschool advocate, writing two books on the subject: “They’re Your Kids” and “Teach from Love.”Sam Sorbo joins The Daily Signal Podcast to discuss practical tips for families who now find themselves homeschooling their children. Check out resources for homeschooling during the coronavirus here.Plus: Jude Schwalbach, research assistant in the Center for Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation, discusses the new Heritage Curricula Resource Initiative. We also cover these stories: President Trump warned Iran of "very heavy price" if there's a "sneak attack" on U.S. forces in Iraq. Vice President Pence criticizes China for its lack of honesty about its COVID-19 numbers. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issues a statewide stay-at-home order. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rep. Andy Harris of Maryland joins today’s Daily Signal Podcast. The Republican lawmaker, a physician, shares his perspective on the coronavirus pandemic, what can still be done to address the crisis, and how Congress and the president should move forward in the days and weeks ahead. We also cover these stories: President Trump is floating the idea of a $2 trillion dollar infrastructure bill as a way to help keep the economy through the coronavirus pandemic. On Tuesday Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnel said the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump this winter distracted lawmakers from the pending threat of COVID-19.  Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is working to establish a peaceful transition of power between Nicolás Maduro and the interim Government of Venezuela led by Juan Guaido. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bev Kauffeldt is a team leader for the Christian aid organization, Samaritan's Purse. She's joining us from Cremona, Italy where she's working in a field hospital that Samaritan's Purse set up in the parking lot of Cremona Hospital. We also cover these stories: Parts of Florida and all of Maryland and Virginia are shut down and under stay at home orders to slow the spread of the coronavirus.  Congressman Mark Meadows of North Carolina resigned from Congress on Monday afternoon and is starting Tuesday as President Trump’s chief of staff , per Fox News. Another economic blow from COVID-19: Macy's announced it is furloughing most of its 125,000 employees, who work at Macy's, Bloomingdale's, and Bluemercury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is challenging to know the reality of how the coronavirus has and will affect China. The virus has claimed a reported 3,298 lives as of Friday afternoon and infected over 81,000 in China. While America and the rest of the world are now facing their own rampant outbreaks of the virus, China has already weathered through months of the pandemic. Joseph Strickland is an American teacher living and working in Nanjing, China, just over 300 miles from Wuhan, where the virus was first discovered. Strickland explains what life has been like in China over the past few months and what lessons America can take their experience.Also on today's show: Savanna and Mat Shaw are using their singing talent to bring hope to millions through viral videos. Check out their videos if you need some encouragement: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR_SOhBL-5BSaIuqhj1U18g.Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Private philanthropy is one of the most powerful tools in times of crisis. Peter Lipsett, vice president of Donors Trust, joins the podcast to explain why big government programs and bailouts often have unintended negative consequences.  Lipsett explains how we can help our communities economically during the coronavirus and challenges Americans to think about crisis situations with the future in mind.It is up to the American people to maintain a free and prosperous nation for our children and our grandchildren. Handing over excessive power to the government now can have long-term negative effects. Listen to the podcast below or read the lightly edited transcript.We also cover these stories: Coronavirus deaths hit 1,000 in U.S. as global death toll passes 20,000. The House is set to vote on the CARES Act Friday, per House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who’s also already looking at another new bill to tackle it. Unemployment claims surge to 3.3 million as coronavirus devastates economy.  Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices