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Leader fears "cultural depression" from COVID

Adam Krauthamer, president of Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians in New York, said most of the musicians his union represents have not worked on a regular basis since coronavirus restrictions went into place. He worries that the lack of live entertainment and performing arts will lead to a "cultural depression" in cities across the country. He discussed what people can do to help local musicians and entertainers and why he thinks the federal government needs to do more to help save these jobs and performance venues.

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Reopening schools safely amid COVID

The Biden administration is pushing to reopen schools despite recent numbers indicating January will be the deadliest month of the pandemic to date. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports, and then Dr. John Bradley joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss when vaccines will be available for children and how parents can prepare kids for the return of in-person learning. He also explained the variant of the virus spreading in California and what residents can do to protect themselves.

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