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Even with another relief package, economic recovery is gonna take awhile
Dec 17, 2020

Even with another relief package, economic recovery is gonna take awhile

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On today's show: If we make the same mistakes we did after the Great Recession, we're in for a long road ahead. Plus, what Dippin' Dots has to do with the COVID-19 vaccine.

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COVID-19

Even with more stimulus, analysts forecast a slow economic recovery

by Mitchell Hartman
Dec 17, 2020
COVID-19 is surging, layoffs are rising, consumers are hunkering down. Not a great place to be heading into 2021.
A closed bar in New York at the beginning of the pandemic.
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COVID & Unemployment

Why hasn't Congress fixed unemployment insurance?

by Kai Ryssdal and Alli Fam
Dec 17, 2020
Congress was able to pass the CARES Act quickly, but its benefits expire Dec. 26. Will they be extended?
Congress has known what's wrong with unemployment insurance for decades.
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COVID-19

What's happening to the makers of holiday party attire?

by Marielle Segarra
Dec 17, 2020
There's an entire supply chain behind that sparkly dress.
Sparkly, sequined dresses for New Year's Eve? Not this year.
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Music from the episode

Bonita Applebum A Tribe Called Quest
Diving Woman Japanese Breakfast
Suga Suga Baby Bash, Frankie J
A Tune For Jack Lemon Jelly
Pick Up Bonobo
Khuda Bhi Aasman - Recorded at Spotify Studios NYC Khruangbin
Origins Tennis

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer
Bridget Bodnar Producer
Daisy Palacios Producer
Sean McHenry Associate Producer
Maria Hollenhorst Associate Producer
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French oil giant Total going big on solar energy
Logistical challenges just beginning for nation's vaccination drive
COVID-19
Logistical challenges just beginning for nation's vaccination drive
Why rich people tend to think they deserve their money
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Why rich people tend to think they deserve their money
Rental assistance is on the way, but will it come in time?
COVID & Unemployment
Rental assistance is on the way, but will it come in time?