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Sep 20, 2021

How vaccines for younger children could boost economic recovery

Also on the show: political uncertainty takes the stage in D.C.; an Afghan American reflects on what the past few weeks have meant for her family and her work; and how companies can use the weather to predict consumer behavior.

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Brianna Banuelos (L), 12, receives a first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine after it was approved for use by the FDA in children 12 and over at a Los Angeles County mobile vaccination clinic on May 14, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.
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Segments From This Episode

Families, businesses optimistic with vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds near
by Amanda Peacher
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Parents dream of vacation, restaurants, ballet lessons — and mom finally being able to work.
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Debt limits and infrastructure bills and reconciliation packages ... oh my!
Marketplace’s Kimberly Adams chats with Amy Scott about Congress’ legislative agenda and what it could mean for the economy.
What Taliban rule has meant for an Afghan American, personally and professionally
by Amy Scott and Andie Corban
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Homa Sorouri spent years working with international aid organizations in Afghanistan. It’s “dreadful,” she said, to see the work they did disappear.
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How does the weather affect what we buy?
by Amy Scott and Minju Park
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Some businesses are turning to weather analytics to proactively prepare for the potentially more volatile conditions resulting from climate change.
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