Latest from Jonathan Frewin

• Apr 7, 2021

  Low-wage workers have lost the most ground during COVID

  

  That’s one of the key takeaways in Amnesty International’s latest annual report on “The State of the World’s Human Rights.” Also, Amazon’s support for higher corporate taxes. Plus, Jamie Dimon, CEO and chairman of JPMorgan Chase, sees a strong U.S. economy on the horizon for a few years to come. And, in Quebec, springtime usually means a traditional visit to a sugar shack. The pandemic has changed that.

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• Apr 7, 2021

  Job quality is getting worse during COVID

  

  A survey by Gallup released today finds that the pandemic, for many, has eroded the quality of jobs you get if you have a job. And, the worsening-jobs effect is most pronounced for low-income workers. Plus, data on a universal basic income experiment suggests that the free money does not discourage work.

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• Apr 7, 2021

  Doubts over disputed Greenland mine after snap election

  

  From the BBC World Service: Rare-earth mining could give the world’s largest island an economic windfall, but some worry it will damage Greenland’s pristine environment. Also, Britain’s new regulator for tech titans like Amazon, Facebook and Google. Plus, luxury watchmakers look to drum up more online sales.

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• Apr 6, 2021

  Let’s take a closer look at this labor market

  

  There was the strong jobs report Friday, there’s news about job openings today. Where are we in terms of people returning to work as recovery continues? And, another story about the beloved places and features of the American landscape that have vanished amid e-commerce, big-box chains and now the pandemic.

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• Apr 6, 2021

  When the chips are down, call the government

  

  The auto industry is asking for government help to boost domestic production of semiconductors amid a pandemic-era, global shortage of chips. Plus, which industries are still struggling to hire back workers. And, a documentary follows the Youngstown, Ohio, residents working to revitalize the city after deindustrialization.

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• Apr 6, 2021

  Credit Suisse top executives leave bank over Archegos losses

  

  From the BBC World Service: The Swiss banking giant has also cut bonuses as it tackles the fallout of its business relationships with the Archegos hedge fund and Greensill Capital. Also, the race to find a new generation of “greener” steel and how much it could cost.

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• Apr 5, 2021

  LG is getting out of the smartphone game

  

  LG is the third-biggest brand for smartphones in the U.S. with 10% of all sales. Plus, how lower-cost airlines hope to capitalize on what could be a brighter summer for travel. And, the season of college admission decisions is here. There’s been a surge in applications as many schools waived standardized test requirements.

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• Apr 5, 2021

  Warnings about mortgage forbearance expiring

  

  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says that early this year, about 2.7 million people were still in the programs to put mortgage payments on hold during the pandemic. Plus, an unprecedented infusion of cash donations for social justice after the death of George Floyd. And, a British plan for a coronavirus vaccine passport.

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• Apr 5, 2021

  A British traffic light system could open up international travel

  

  From the BBC World Service: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to explain how it would work and give details about vaccine passports. Also, India introduces new restrictions around its financial capital, Mumbai, as the country faces a second COVID surge. And, how hiring for top jobs has changed during the pandemic.

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• Apr 2, 2021

  Jobs came back with a vengeance in March

  

  The U.S. economy beat expectations and added 916,000 jobs in March. Plus, the pandemic downturn has had a disproportionate effect on women, and in particular mothers with young kids, according to a new report from the Brookings Institution. And, with Broadway looking forward to reopening, how actors have coped with a year offstage.

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