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Hi, this is Dr. Dan Sites.

I'm an emergency physician on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic here in beautiful

Indianapolis.

I'm here to remind you to stay home for us as we go to work for you.

This podcast was recorded at 2.11 pm on Tuesday, March 31st.

Things may have changed by the time you hear it, but I hope the only thing you've changed

is moving from the kitchen table to the couch.

Here's the show.

Well, I've moved from the kitchen table to the home office.

That is the most cheerful ER doctor.

He sounded so happy to be on the front lines of a pandemic.

I really like his positive attitude.

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