Segments From this episode
Donations
The Minnesota Freedom Fund raises donations to bail out protesters
by Janet Nguyen
Jun 1, 2020
The organization has been fighting against the concept of cash bail.
Race and Economy
Activists propose reforming policing by cutting budgets
by Marielle Segarra
Jun 1, 2020
In a lot of cities, policing eats up a big chunk of the general fund.
Race and Economy
Economically, riots endure
by Sabri Ben-Achour
Jun 1, 2020
While every moment of social upheaval is unique, history suggests long recovery periods for economies wracked by violent uprisings.
Trade showdown
Despite the pandemic, the trade war is still on
by Bennett Purser
Jun 1, 2020
Customs broker Gretchen Blough discusses how companies adapted to the coronavirus pandemic after navigating the conflict in U.S.-China commerce.
Race and Economy
What can the government do to revitalize distressed neighborhoods?
by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 1, 2020
Politicians like to use tax incentives, but are they effective?
The department that's helping the Fed look beyond the markets
by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Jun 1, 2020
Abigail Wozniak, director of the Opportunity and Inclusive Growth Institute at the Minneapolis Fed, discusses her department's role and our current economic situation.