Feb 22, 2021

How making federal jobless benefits automatic would work

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On today's show: Some policymakers want to make benefits an "automatic stabilizer." Plus, how your fitness tracker could detect COVID-19 before a test.

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Kai Explains

What if jobless benefit boosts didn't need congressional approval?

by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban

Feb 22, 2021

Throughout the pandemic, federal unemployment benefits have had expiration dates. Some economists think there's a better way.

President Joe Biden discussing his administration's proposed $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief legislation.

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COVID-19

London’s East End struggles inside the “COVID Triangle"

by Stephen Beard

Feb 22, 2021

The East End's suffering in the pandemic is analogous to its experience during World War II's Blitz, stirring solidarity.

Communities in the East End have come together with a solidarity comparable to the Blitz spirit of World War II.

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Not Dead Yet Lord Huron

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Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Daisy Palacios Senior Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer

Sean McHenry Associate Producer

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