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Jan 20, 2021

What Biden plans to do and undo right away

Plus, Biden picks Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health, leaving her poised to become the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. And, in advanced economies, just how many people are actually worse off than their parents?

American flags decorate the "Field of Flags" at the National Mall near the U.S. Capitol early morning ahead of the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on Jan. 20, 2021 in Washington. — American flags decorate the "Field of Flags" at the National Mall near the U.S. Capitol early morning ahead of the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on Jan. 20, 2021 in Washington.
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Segments From This Episode

Biden transition team outlines Day 1 agenda for action on the pandemic, climate, race and more
Marketplace’s Kimberly Adams has more from Washington.
Biden’s nomination of Dr. Rachel Levine sends signal about LGBTQ health protections
by Justin Ho
Courtesy of Biden transition team
If confirmed, Levine, a transgender woman, would take a top health care role as assistant secretary of health.
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Two-thirds of people in advanced economies are poorer than their parents
by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon
Joe Raedle/Getty Images
A McKinsey report points to accelerating inequality in the U.S. and elsewhere.
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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