Jan 11, 2021

Corporate America is standing up to Trump

US President Donald Trump speaks during a retreat with Republican lawmakers at Camp David in Thurmont, Maryland, January 6, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

On today's show: the continuing economic fallout of a failed insurrection. Plus, how economic recovery might look now that COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out.

Segments From this episode

Due to "stigma," companies are pulling money from Trump and the GOP

by Sean McHenry and Kai Ryssdal

Jan 11, 2021

From JPMorgan Chase to Marriott, companies have paused political donations to Republicans (mostly) in response to last week's riot at the U.S. Capitol.

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What does the road to economic recovery look like?

by Mitchell Hartman

Jan 11, 2021

It may turn out to be quite bumpy.

A pharmacist receives a COVID-19 vaccine in Florida. Vaccinations will probably free up consumer spending, but it won't be like turning on a light switch, in the words of one expert.

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Hundreds of small music venues are struggling to stay open

by Erika Beras

Jan 11, 2021

Live music venues have largely gone dark during the pandemic, along with the economies of many historically vibrant music scenes throughout the country.

The closed Roxy nightclub and music venue on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California. With many performance venues shuttered, musicians have fewer opportunities to develop their sound.

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Ford is latest automaker to cut production due to microchip shortage

by Scott Tong

Jan 11, 2021

When the pandemic first hit last spring, auto plants shut down and carmakers curbed semiconductor orders.

The Ford factory in Louisville, Kentucky, in 2017. The plant recently had to shut down due to a shortage of semiconductors.

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Why TV revivals are lucrative for networks

by Kristin Schwab

Jan 11, 2021

Reboots of popular shows don't need to be a critical success to be a commercial one.

The original cast of "Sex and the City." The reboot of the hit show won't include the character Samantha, played by Kim Cattrall, second from left.

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Britain cuts foreign aid to help pay the cost of COVID-19

by Stephen Beard

Jan 11, 2021

The decision to reduce overseas aid during the nation's economic contraction has provoked outrage, but it has also drawn support .

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak sits beside Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a meeting in July. Sunak supported reducing the U.K.'s foreign aid budget by the equivalent of $600 billion.

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Music from the episode

Kick, Push Lupe Fiasco

Relief in Believing Jon Ososki

You Know I'm No Good Amy Winehouse

Goodness Emancipator

Doo Wop (That Thing) Ms. Lauryn Hill

Walking Lightly Junip

Ancient Names (Part I) Lord Huron

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

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