Apr 23, 2020
Episode 178
That new $484 billion aid package isn’t enough
The house just approved a new $484 billion coronavirus relief bill. It's not enough.
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It just passed, but how long until we need more money? Kai's prediction: less than 12 days. Plus: We hear from a beer-drinking monk.
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Right before we started the taping, the House of Representatives passed another big coronavirus relief bill. President Donald Trump has said he will sign it, but how long will it last? Kai’s predicting another bill in less than 12 days. Plus: The “invisible menace” in Facebook, and we hear from a priest who’s enjoying some Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA.
Correction (4/23/20): A previous version of this story misstated the value of the new coronavirus aid bill. It’s worth $484 billion.
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