Dec 17, 2020

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

A diner sits closed in Brooklyn on Dec. 9 in New York City. Spencer Platt/Getty Images

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.

Segments From this episode

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.

Spencer Platt/Getty Images

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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.

Olivier Douliery/Contributor Getty Images

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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

Daisy Palacios Senior Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer

Sean McHenry Associate Producer

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