4.15.21 COVID deaths, flu season silver lining, and the blessing of pain

Sarah Schweinsberg reports on the latest estimates of COVID fatalities; Mary Reichard talks to infectious disease expert Dr. Amesh Adalja about why this year’s fears over the flu fizzled; and Kim Henderson explains why pain can actually be a blessing. Plus: commentary from Cal Thomas, a preview of this week’s Listening In, driverless pizza delivery, and the Thursday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Wilberforce Weekend. A world class event from The Colson Center that explores your God-given calling and his restorative work in the world. May 21-23. More at wilberforceweekend.org. From The Master’s University, in Southern California, standing firm on Christ & Scripture for 94 years. New programs and scholarships available. More at masters.edu. And from Too Busy To Flush- a podcast of real-life husband/wife conversations on kids, family, faith, and whatever else comes to mind. toobusytoflush.com