Jul 20, 2021

Public libraries withstand the tests of a digital time

You don't have to dig around in the archives to explore the Library of Congress. Alex Wong/Getty Images

We also discuss Maine and California offering free lunches to public school students. The BBC checks in regarding markets following a volatile Monday.

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It checks out — libraries are an "investment that's well worth it"

by David Brancaccio , Chris Farrell , Erika Soderstrom and Daniel Shin

Jul 20, 2021

Marketplace senior economics contributor Chris Farrell discusses how these social institutions continue to give back to communities.

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California and Maine will offer free public school lunches

by Kristin Schwab

Jul 20, 2021

These are the first statewide programs, though some cities already have universal free lunch in schools.

The two states will begin providing free lunches to students in public school during the 2022-23 school year.

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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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