data-mm-id=”_x6fdkm0oc”>The ripple effects of coronavirus are far-reaching and plainly terrifying. Every new day brings another sobering reminder of the economic impact rubbing salt in the still-fresh health wounds. Multiple media outlets have already announced significant staff and salary reductions. And the one life preserver propping up revenue is not being spared. Yes, COVID-19 is bringing with it a precipitous drop in podcast consumption. “Downloads in the space overall have dropped about 10 percent since the start of March, according to data from Podtrac, which follows trends and usage in the space. Total unique listeners also dropped roughly 20 percent in the same time frame. “The cause and effect here is clear: No commuting and reduced alone time results in less listening. The…