Aug 13, 2021

Is China having its #MeToo moment?

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Also in today's show: According to U.S. Census data, many people are spending their money from the child tax credit on the basics, like food and clothing. Then, we take a peek into how Black geek culture could be a wellspring of business possibilities.

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Chinese celebrity Kris Wu's online presence erased following rape allegations

Wu's descent is one of several high-profile incidents of sexual misconduct. China's corporate world has been rocked as well.

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Necessities top child tax credit spending

by Amanda Peacher

Aug 13, 2021

Payments to households with children have been made for the second month after a first round that cost $15 billion.

Most parents who received a child tax credit used it on necessities, like groceries, utilities or school supplies.

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Black geek culture represents a big business opportunity

by Stephanie Hughes

Aug 13, 2021

Black fans of comics and anime haven't always been welcome in geek culture. This could be a moment of change.

A fan cosplays as Black Panther from the Marvel Universe during the 2018 New York Comic-Con at Javits Center on October 7, 2018 in New York City.

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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 Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

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