What retirement plan numbers tell us about wealth gaps

A new study from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania finds that 47.7% of workers are not covered by a retirement plan at work. The data also shows disparities based on race, gender, and education. Senior economics contributor Chris Farrell helps break down some of the information. President Biden is considering the suspension of the federal gas tax. The BBC reports on a massive workers strike that has halted railways in the U.K.
The team
David Brancaccio
Host
Victoria Craig
Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan
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Jonathan Frewin
Producer, BBC
Jay Siebold
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Jesson Duller
Media Producer
Meredith Garretson
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Erika Soderstrom
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Rose Conlon
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Alex Schroeder
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Redmond Carolipio
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Ariana Rosas
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