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Coronavirus Special Report: Sen. Chris Coons

Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., arrives at the Capitol before the continuation of the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.
Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., arrives at the Capitol before the continuation of the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

In this episode, Shawn Zeller speaks to Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware about why he believes senators should not reconvene in Washington next week amid the pandemic, the precarious nature of the food supply chain and hunger. We also take a look at the impact of COVID-19 on rural communities.

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