Jul 28, 2021

Expected hiring “boom” fizzles out for states that stopped extra unemployment benefits

On average, unemployment benefits for laid-off workers are expected to be much less. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images

We also discuss the markets and hear a listener reminisce about Pearl Paint, the New York art supply store that unified an artistic community.

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COVID & Unemployment

States that dropped $300 weekly unemployment benefits didn't see hiring boost

by Amanda Peacher

Jul 28, 2021

A new study says vaccination rates are a bigger incentive to look for work than the loss of the weekly payments.

On average, unemployment benefits for laid-off workers are expected to be much less.

Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images

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Vanishing America

Remembering art supply store Pearl Paint, a mecca for New York artists

by Rose Conlon

Jul 28, 2021

Architectural lighting designer Sylvia Olmos talks about her personal connection to the famed art supply store.

Pearl Paint, an art supply store in lower Manhattan, was an institution for artists until its closure in 2014.

Andrew Burton/Getty Images

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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

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

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