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Oct 30, 2020

Businesses are buying costly social unrest insurance ahead of the election

There’s concern about how long it might take to get election results and the potential for violence. Plus, Exxon Mobil is slashing 1,900 jobs in the U.S. And, a closer look at the companies who make our voting machines.

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Workers board up the entrance of an office building in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 28, 2020. Delayed election results could lead to damaged retail storefronts and other infrastructure if violence or protests break out.
Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images

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U.S. businesses spend heavily on insurance to protect against potential post-election chaos
Marketplace’s Nova Safo has more.
Exxon’s job cuts are another sign that the oil industry is still in a slump
by Justin Ho
Bruce Bennett/Getty Images
Demand for oil has come back a bit, but it’s still lower than it was before the pandemic.
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Why upgrading voting machines is important for election integrity
by David Brancaccio, Daniel Shin, Erika Soderstrom and Alex Schroeder
Mark Ralston/AFP via Getty Images
High costs can prevent states from upgrading voting equipment, which can lead to security and reliability issues.
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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

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Businesses are buying costly social unrest insurance ahead of the election

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Segments From This Episode

U.S. businesses spend heavily on insurance to protect against potential post-election chaos

Exxon’s job cuts are another sign that the oil industry is still in a slump

Why upgrading voting machines is important for election integrity

The Team