Pivoting in a Pandemic

    How are businesses and organizations are switching gears to serve public needs amid the Coronavirus pandemic?

    Hosts Shirley Min and Regina Mitchell share how businesses and organizations are switching gears to serve public needs amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Penn graduates and social entrepreneurs from the Pennovation Center have turned their attention to mass producing face shields, 3D-printing over 2500 per day. And the team at Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty has pivoted to producing hand sanitizer for healthcare workers and first responders. Now is the perfect time to start a new hobby. What about birding? Jeff Gordon, President of the American Birding Association speaks with Shirley about the species who are returning to our region this spring and gives tips to draw birds to your yard. Plus, Bartender Barry shakes up a cocktail that is sure to impress your friends at the next virtual happy hour!

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