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Jul 29, 2020

COVID-19 health care exposes yet another racial divide

People of color are almost twice as likely as white people to be worried about paying for care if they get COVID-19, a new study shows. The pandemic’s effects on big automakers. And, former Deadspin staffers start a new company.

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The study also says nonwhite workers are about twice as likely as whites to stay in a job they don’t like because they’re afraid of losing health insurance during the pandemic.
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There’s a big racial divide over COVID-19 cost concerns, new study finds
by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
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People of color are almost twice as likely as white people to be worried about how to pay for care if they get COVID-19.
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This year has been a “roller-coaster ride” for automakers
by Jack Stewart
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The coronavirus pandemic forced Ford, GM and Fiat Chrysler to close factories and halt production. They’re expected to report large losses.
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Deadspin journalists reunite with new site, Defector, and new business model
by Andy Uhler
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It’s a whole new ballgame when it comes to how Defector staffers will operate their digital media company.
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COVID-19 health care exposes yet another racial divide

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Segments From This Episode

There’s a big racial divide over COVID-19 cost concerns, new study finds

This year has been a “roller-coaster ride” for automakers

Deadspin journalists reunite with new site, Defector, and new business model

The Team