23ABC Coronavirus Impact Podcast
With the coronavirus impacting people around the world, we have the latest news and information impacting Kern County.
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Episodes
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
On Episode 9 of the Coronavirus Impact Podcast, Kari will be catching up with Bayan Wang and looking deeper into what the Kern County Board of Supervisors have determined in shaping the healthcare system following the decision to call for a local health emergency.
She will also be chatting with Bakersfield College's Head Football Coach R. Todd Littlejohn and how he is continuing to prepare his team for the season without the normalcy of spring workouts.
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
On Episode 7, host Kari Osep updates you on the newest Kern County coronavirus cases and what changes were made in the healthcare system locally and around the state. She also looks into Lezla Gooden's story on how realtors are changing their business following the COVID-19 outbreak.
Sunday Mar 29, 2020
Sunday Mar 29, 2020
In Episode 7, host Matt Lively updates you on the newest Kern County coronavirus cases, 30 more days of social distancing and other top headlines. Lezla Gooden joins the show to discuss her story on the first death from COVID-19 here in Kern County.
Saturday Mar 28, 2020
Saturday Mar 28, 2020
On episode 6, host Matt Lively discusses the current COVID-19 numbers, Taft Prison transferring prisoners, and a new FDA test that will expedite testing. He speaks with WKBW reporter Taylor Epps to learn what the status of the virus is like in Buffalo, New York.
Friday Mar 27, 2020
Friday Mar 27, 2020
Episode 5 discusses the first death in Kern County attributed to COVID-19, Trader Joe's announcing that one of their employees has tested positive, and a look into nightly anchor Jessica Harrington's role at the desk during the coronavirus pandemic.
Thursday Mar 26, 2020
Thursday Mar 26, 2020
Episode 4 discusses the latest headlines including the United States now leading the globe in positive COVID-19 tests, Ridgecrest dealing with their first positive test, and how Kern County hospitals are dealing with ER calls. We also chat with former 23ABC reporter Noelle Lilly to learn how she was forced out of her New York City dorm amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
We discuss the latest headlines including how the county is stepping up to help those in the workforce as well as the homeless population. We also take a look at a central coast distillery with local ties and how they are turning their business around to fill a need for emergency responders.
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Episode two updates the latest information on COVID-19 impacting the youth and also how Kern County is looking to share positivity with its communities during this time. Plus, Kari also talks with Alex Bell on how Garces Memorial High School is taking advantage of virtual classrooms and how the school says they haven't missed a day of educating since the school shut down its campus.
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Monday Mar 23, 2020
23ABC's Matt Lively and Kari Osep discuss the latest news and information on how the coronavirus (COVID-19) is impacting Kern County.