In the shadow of the pandemic

Nursing homes across the country have closed their doors to visitors amid the pandemic. POLITICO’s Alexandra Levine explains how that lack of human connection — combined with communication problems — has left nursing home residents and their families in the dark. Plus, airlines are planning massive layoffs if Congress doesn’t renew payroll support. And Wisconsin's governor declares a state of emergency amid protests over a police shooting. Alexandra Levine is a tech reporter for POLITICO and author of the Morning Tech newsletter. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.