COVID-19, the disease caused by a novel Coronavirus, is sweeping national and global news headlines. On this special episode of Experience This Podcast, I’m going to dive into the intersectional issues impacting our local communities by speaking with business owners, artists, activists, charities, healthcare professionals, and others on how pandemics like these affect those who are and those who are not infected.

Our guests on this episode are Dr. Alex Rock; Dr. Mattie Castiel, City of Worcester Commissioner of Health & Human Services; Tim Garvin, President of the United Way of Central Massachusetts; Laura Marotta, Executive Director of Creative Hub Worcester; Danielle Babineau, Owner of Redemption Rock Brewing Co.; Giuliano D’Orazio, Local Musician & Music Educator; Cara Berg Powers, Educator & Organizer; and Sarai Rivera, District 4 City Councilor, City of Worcester.

Relevant Links:

As always, if you’re in an emergency medical situation call 911. If you exhibit symptoms of COVID-19, call your primary care physician for more information.

Center for Disease Control

World Health Organization

Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Resources for Central Mass

Worcester COVID-19 Hotline Number: 508-799-1019

Worcester Facebook Group: Mutual Aid Worcester

http://www.worcesterma.gov/coronavirus

Coronavirus Live Updates from the New York Times

How canceled events and self-quarantines save lives, in one chart — Vox

About the Show

Experience This is hosted and produced by Joshua Croke. Our Creative Producer is Myka Papetti. Our Audio Rockstar is Giuliano D’Orazio. Special thanks to Anya Kohan, our Production Intern. The show’s music is by Rob Flax. Thank you to Dr. Alex Rock, Dr. Mattie Castiel, Tim Garvin, Laura Marotta, Danielle Babineau, Giuliano D’Orazio, Cara Berg Powers, and Councilor Sarai Rivera for being on this special episode.

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