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TribCast: COVID-19 record highs, foster children in harm's way and a victory for LGBTQ workers

On this week's TribCast, Alexa talks to Matthew, Emma and Shannon about record high coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, a damning report of Texas foster care and a Supreme Court ruling on protections for LGBTQ workers.

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Patrons enjoy drinks at the interior bar at B.D. Riley's Irish Pub in Austin as Gov. Abbot allows bars to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic.
Patrons enjoy drinks at B.D. Riley's Irish Pub in Austin. As of Friday, restaurants can operate at 75% capacity, while almost all other businesses can operate at 50%. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for the Texas Tribune

On this week's TribCast, Alexa talks to Matthew, Emma and Shannon about record high coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, a damning report of Texas' child welfare system and a Supreme Court ruling on long-denied protections for LGBTQ workers.

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Michael Rey de Leon

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