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Zweibel began writing for Borscht Belt comics in 1972, earning $7 per joke. His memoir Laugh Lines chronicles four decades of comedic collaborations with some of the biggest names in the business.

As the coronavirus forces people to keep their distance, a humanities program in Oregon brings residents together in an old-fashioned way.

As America shut down for COVID-19, Florida farmers lost so many markets -- schools, restaurants, cruise ships, theme parks, hotels.

Last week, Michael Kevin Rathel was walking up the stairs and couldn’t catch his breath. Three days later, the 52-year-old Orlando lawyer was put on a ventilator.This week, he got a transfusion of what’s called convalescent plasma - a blood donation from someone who has recovered from COVID-19 and has natural anitibodies. 90.7 Health Reporter Abe Aboraya spoke with his wife Stacie Rathel.

Doctors tell NPR many health workers have left the country and many hospitals don't have necessities, including soap and running water.

Hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial drug, has been touted by some politicians, including President Donald Trump and Governor Ron DeSantis to treat coronavirus, but it does not have the approval of the Centers for Disease Control for this use.

Sarah Urist Green, creator of PBS' The Art Assignment, walks through five fun art projects that don't require fancy supplies or talent to create and enjoy.

Christians are observing Good Friday today ahead of Easter Sunday, the holiest day on the Christian calendar when Jesus was resurrected.

Opera Orlando director Gabriel Preisser hasn't gone out on his balcony to serenade his neighbors- yet. He's still figuring out how to keep the opera company afloat while performances are suspended. Preisser joins Intersection to discuss the challenge of keeping the performing arts going during the pandemic.

90.7 Health Reporter Abe Aboraya speaks with Dr. Ali Mokdad, professor and chief strategy officer of population health with IHME, about when Florida is expected to see a peak in coronavirus cases, and about the challenge of treating patients with COVID-19.