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Oct 28, 2020

Big Tech CEOs appear before Congress again, this time over Section 230 protections

Plus, it appears consumer confidence is stalling, and when it comes to coping with the COVID economy, one’s age often matters. And, this isn’t the first election in which we’ve seen promises from candidates to address income inequality.

Big Tech CEOs appear before Congress again, this time over Section 230 protections — Samuel Corum/Getty Images

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Segments From This Episode

In prepared remarks, Big Tech CEOs will urge caution in any attempts by Congress to overhaul Section 230 protections
Marketplace’s Nova Safo has more.
Older consumers may be less inclined to go out and spend as the pandemic continues
by Mitchell Hartman
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Though rising stock and home values have helped older workers and retirees, they have less time to make up for financial losses.
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How promises to fix income inequality have played out after elections
by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
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Income inequality is on the minds of many voters right now, much like in the run-up to the 1968 presidential election.
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The Team

David Brancaccio Host
Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin Producer
Jay Siebold Technical Director
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director