Nov 9, 2020

The Biden team is ready to go

President-elect Joe Biden is shown on a monitor speaking about COVID-19 in the briefing room of the White House on Nov. 9. Joshua Roberts/Getty Images

On today's show, a look at President-elect Joe Biden's plans for office. Plus, why transparency and diversity was important in Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine trial.

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A look at the Biden transition team's plans

“Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal talks with Marketplace’s Kimberly Adams about President-elect Joe Biden’s plans for transition, the coronavirus and economic recovery.

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COVID-19

Why Pfizer says it pushed for transparency and diversity in vaccine development process

by Scott Tong

Nov 9, 2020

To build public trust, Pfizer shared details of their trials: who was tested, the race and ethnicity of participants, how they were monitored, how to measure success and funding sources.

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COVID-19

IRS is struggling to reach millions of Americans who need their stimulus checks

by Kai Ryssdal

Nov 9, 2020

Part of the problem is the IRS' limited resources for marketing, among other reasons.

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Elections 2020

Midland, Texas, and the oil industry prepare for a change in power

by Andy Uhler

Nov 9, 2020

President-elect Joe Biden said he does not want to ban fracking outright, but producers in Midland are nonetheless preparing for more regulation.

$Midland, Texas, is ground zero for fracking, an issue that's come under fire from environmental activists in recent years.$

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COVID-19

K-12 public schools still count on kids to show up for funding

by Erika Beras

Nov 9, 2020

With so many schools online, screen fatigue, parents opting out and other coronavirus-driven variables, how will districts get the funds they need?

A teacher and student wearing masks speak between classes at Rippowam Middle School in September in Stamford, Connecticut.

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London’s street performers face a crackdown

by Stephen Beard

Nov 9, 2020

A local authority is proposing to curb street entertainment in the British capital. Performers say a vital visitor attraction — and historic part of London's culture — could be destroyed.

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Music from the episode

Unfold You Rostam

Ndinewe Gemma Griffiths

Sundress Butcher Brown

Summer Madness Khruangbin

Wind Travel Richard Houghten

Coffee Cold Galt MacDermot

Sincerely Yours, The D.A.C. Dirty Art Club

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Daisy Palacios Senior Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer

Sean McHenry Associate Producer

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