Sep 6, 2021

The end of pandemic unemployment benefits

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Federal pandemic unemployment benefits have now expired. Happy Labor Day? Plus, how fantasy sports have grown from a niche hobby for fanatics into a billion-dollar industry.

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COVID & Unemployment

Federal pandemic unemployment benefits expire nationwide

by Samantha Fields

Sep 6, 2021

No more gig worker and self-employed benefits, no more extra $300 a week and no more extended aid for the long-term unemployed.

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How fantasy football became a billion-dollar industry

by Andy Uhler and Rose Conlon

Sep 6, 2021

Brody Ruihley, professor of sport leadership, discusses the impact of changing technology, legal betting and the passion of fantasy users.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

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