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Apr 7, 2021

The race to vaccinate Latinx agricultural workers before the growing season

On today’s show: a new federal effort to vaccinate workers in a farming region of Washington. Plus, why the nation’s first reparations program for Black residents is tied to homeownership.

Research shows the need for public health measures and vaccine distribution to protect essential workers like those on farms. Above, plastic dividers separate workers on a farm in California. — Research shows the need for public health measures and vaccine distribution to protect essential workers like those on farms. Above, plastic dividers separate workers on a farm in California.
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Segments From This Episode

FDIC campaigns to get the unbanked to open accounts
by Justin Ho
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Over 7 million Americans don’t have bank accounts. One big incentive to opening one: direct deposit of federal relief payments.
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Why it’s so hard to strike a deal on a global corporate tax
by Marielle Segarra
David Dee Delgado/Getty Images
A major international group is trying to prevent companies from shifting profits to countries with low tax rates.
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At this toy shop, the kids are finally coming back
by Sean McHenry
Courtesy of Irene Kesselman
Irene Kesselman, owner of Ali Cat Toys in North Carolina, describes what she’s seeing this spring.
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The Team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer
Maria Hollenhorst Producer II
Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II