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Seg. 1: COVID-19's Frontline Fighters | Seg. 2: Dividing Household Chores

Health care workers across Missouri have been hearing mixed messages from their employers with regard to appropriate personal protective gear, said Heidi Lucas, of the Missouri Nurses Association.
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Health care workers across Missouri have been hearing mixed messages from their employers with regard to appropriate personal protective gear, said Heidi Lucas, of the Missouri Nurses Association.

Segment 1: Health care workers continue to work in unsafe environments.

A lack of protective gear and the silent nature of COVID-19 are just two new concerns piled on top of existing ones Kansas City health care providers deal with during the pandemic. Many are already coming to terms with the idea they will likely contract the virus.


Segment 2, beginning at 35:45: Getting house work done while working from home

Has the work-from-home nature of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic changed the division of labor when it comes to household chores or child care? We explored the implications of such a shift, and whether they stand to persist after work-arrangements return to normal.


KCUR wants to hear stories of what’s helping you get through these tough times.

Whether it’s a random act of kindness or a personal ritual, let us know. Leave a voicemail at 816-398-8207 ‬with your brief story, name, and where you live. You can also email a voice memo to KCUR producer Mackenzie Martin at mackenzie@kcur.org.

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Steve Kraske is an associate teaching professor of journalism at UMKC, a political columnist for The Kansas City Star and has hosted "Up to Date" since 2002. He worked as the full-time political correspondent for The Star from 1994-2013 covering national, state and local campaigns. He also has covered the statehouses in Topeka and Jefferson City.
Luke X. Martin is an assistant producer for KCUR's Up To Date.