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HEADLINES ON August 2, 2020
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- Headline: Subway Safety During COVID-19. Impact: If people knew the subway was actually safer, we might have avoided the rise of the Uber empire, which in turn led to the invention of the 'Uber Eats' delivery person who now has a higher chance of being run over by a cyclist than contracting any virus.. Fact: Riding the subway is statistically safer than walking on the sidewalk during rush hour. Just imagine the drama of dodging pigeons instead of germs!.
- Headline: Eisenberg's Audio Drama Comes to Life. Impact: This audio drama may have inspired a future where every mundane task has its own podcast, leading to a world where people listen to 'The Sounds of My Morning Coffee Brewing' while they sip their lattes.. Fact: Jesse Eisenberg's talents are so diverse he could probably narrate a phone book and make it sound riveting. How about a podcast on that?.
- Headline: Exploring Life’s Hardest Questions. Impact: As people share their darkest thoughts, we might see a future where therapy is replaced by podcasts, and the profession of therapist becomes as obsolete as Blockbuster.. Fact: Did you know that sharing your secrets can actually help relieve stress? Or at least get you a lot more podcast subscribers!.
- Headline: Elizabeth Warren’s Evolution on Race Brought Her Here. Impact: Elizabeth Warren's journey on race may lead to a future political landscape where everyone is a racially progressive politician, accidentally creating a world where voting becomes as complicated as assembling IKEA furniture.. Fact: Warren’s evolution on race is so intriguing, it's practically a reality show. Watch as she navigates political landmines while trying to find the right angle for a campaign photo!.