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May 15, 2020: Covid and Everything Else

Posted by Aaron Keck | May 15, 2020 | Thing/Not A Thing

Jean and Aaron agree: if it’s related to Covid-19, it’s a Thing; if it’s not, it’s Not. (Also: at what point do we feel comfortable “reopening”?)

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April 24, 2020: Lysol

Posted by Aaron Keck | Apr 24, 2020 | Thing/Not A Thing

Donald Trump has interesting ideas about how to fight Covid-19; Roy Cooper extends the state’s stay-at-home order; Disney World is still closed.

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April 17, 2020: Reopen NC?

Posted by Aaron Keck | Apr 17, 2020 | Thing/Not A Thing

Jean and Aaron agree that #ReopenNC is Not A Thing – but they’re motivated by serious concerns that are a much bigger Thing than we think.

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April 10, 2020: Keeping In Touch

Posted by Aaron Keck | Apr 10, 2020 | Thing/Not A Thing

Jean and Aaron agree on one Thing: all our newfangled communications technology is making it easier to stay in touch, even during this epidemic.

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April 3, 2020: Joe Exotic

Posted by Aaron Keck | Apr 3, 2020 | Thing/Not A Thing

Is Tiger King a thing? Kinda, Aaron says – but not for the reason you think. Also, Jean explains why you might want to invest in roller coasters.

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March 27, 2020: Where’s Joe?

Posted by Aaron Keck | Mar 27, 2020 | Thing/Not A Thing

Jean explains why Joe Biden’s absence isn’t a Thing; Aaron explains why hastily rescheduled dates really aren’t a Thing either.

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March 20, 2020: Polite New Yorkers

Posted by Aaron Keck | Mar 20, 2020 | Thing/Not A Thing

Jean and Aaron agree: New Yorkers are the most polite people in the world. (Seriously!) Also: what’s a Thing and what’s Not A Thing about Richard Burr?

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March 13, 2020: Good Coronavirus News?

Posted by Aaron Keck | Mar 13, 2020 | Thing/Not A Thing

Jean and Aaron discuss good news related to the coronavirus – including shout-outs for those who are stepping up their efforts to help those in need.

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February 28, 2020: Coronavirus

Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 28, 2020 | Thing/Not A Thing

Coronavirus is a Thing, of course, but what aspects of the discussion are Not? (Also, a frequent Not-A-Thing suddenly becomes a Thing in the new context.)