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Special Episode: A Bit of Relief
We’re in a moment that feels scary, uncertain and unsettling, and may feel this way for a while. While we’ll continue to cover the coronavirus pandemic until it’s over, we realize that this time requires more than news and information. We also need release — and relief. And we’ll do our best to provide that in the coming weeks. To start, we asked a few of our colleagues at The Times to share what’s bringing them comfort right now. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily.
Guests:
- Taffy Brodesser-Akner reads from “Love in the Time of Cholera” by Gabriel García Márquez.
- Wesley Morris reads from “In Pursuit of Flavor” by Edna Lewis.
- Dean Baquet reads from “On Living in an Atomic Age” by C.S. Lewis.
Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.