What is the truth about COVID-19? Some media outlets are sharing skewed or even false data in an apparent effort to affect public policy on the pandemic. In this episode, Jon shares three examples where the narrative of the pandemic is being affected by inaccurate data reporting.Illinois Director of Public Health Statement on how COVID Numbers are ReportedAmanda Prestigiacomo Article on Florida COVID NumbersWashington State Overcounts negative COVID test resultsShow SponsorCrown Media GroupCheck out Crown Media Group for all of your web design and professional branding needs!Click the Contact Us tab at www.jonrbecker.com to send me your comments and questions. I love to hear from my listeners!
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Episode 30: It's a MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD World!!!
The pandemic, quarantine, and civil unrest have not been kind to so many people. In his first episode in three months, Jon talks about his battle with depression, the pandemic fallout in light of the civil upheaval in our nation, and the newest wedge to divide our society...mask-shaming. Show SponsorCrown Media GroupCheck out Crown Media Group for all of your web design and professional branding needs!Click the Contact Us tab at www.jonrbecker.com to send me your comments and questions. I love to hear from my listeners!
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Episode 29: Quarantine!
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and given that a few people in the house are feeling under the weather, the Becker family has elected to voluntarily self-quarantine for two weeks. So how do six people live under the same roof without a break for 14 days without driving each other crazy???Online VideoconferencingZoom: For all of your videoconferencing needs.Show SponsorCrown Media GroupCheck out Crown Media Group for all of your web design and professional branding needs!Click the Contact Us tab at www.jonrbecker.com to send me your comments and questions. I love to hear from my listeners!
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Episode 28: It's NOT the End of the World as We Know It!
There is a lot of uncertainty in the world right now. But it ISN'T the apocalypse! Here are a few tips for how to pass the time as many of us practice social distancing in an effort to keep the virus from spreading so quickly!Author Academy EliteIf you're interested in learning how to get your book published, I recommend my friends at Author Academy Elite!StratagamesFor board game tips, check out the Youtube videos by the guys at Stratagames!Show SponsorCrown Media GroupCheck out Crown Media Group for all of your web design and professional branding needs!Click the Contact Us tab at www.jonrbecker.com to send me your comments and questions. I love to hear from my listeners!
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Episode 27: We Interrupt Our Regular Programming...
Depression is something that 10% of U.S. adults struggle with on a regular basis. But the 90% who don't share the same struggle often don't understand how debilitating it can be. In today's episode, Jon shares a perspective on his own lifelong battle with depression and sheds some light on what you can do or say when you don't know what to do or say.Show SponsorCrown Media GroupCheck out Crown Media Group for all of your web design and professional branding needs!Click the Contact Us tab at www.jonrbecker.com to send me your comments and questions. I love to hear from my listeners!
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