Segments From This Episode

• A look at the Biden transition team's plans

  “Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal talks with Marketplace’s Kimberly Adams about President-elect Joe Biden’s plans for transition, the coronavirus and economic recovery.

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• Why Pfizer says it pushed for transparency and diversity in vaccine development process

  by Scott Tong

  

  To build public trust, Pfizer shared details of their trials: who was tested, the race and ethnicity of participants, how they were monitored, how to measure success and funding sources.

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• IRS is struggling to reach millions of Americans who need their stimulus checks

  by Kai Ryssdal

  

  Part of the problem is the IRS’ limited resources for marketing, among other reasons.

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• Midland, Texas, and the oil industry prepare for a change in power

  by Andy Uhler

  

  President-elect Joe Biden said he does not want to ban fracking outright, but producers in Midland are nonetheless preparing for more regulation.

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• K-12 public schools still count on kids to show up for funding

  by Erika Beras

  

  With so many schools online, screen fatigue, parents opting out and other coronavirus-driven variables, how will districts get the funds they need?

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• London’s street performers face a crackdown

  

  A local authority is proposing to curb street entertainment in the British capital. Performers say a vital visitor attraction — and historic part of London’s culture — could be destroyed.

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