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“It only took a couple centuries, the first female secretary of the treasury”

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President Biden joked about Hamilton creator Lin Manuel Miranda writing a musical about Janet Yellen. We asked a Hamilton Mixtape contributor to give it a go.

"She’s 5-foot nothing, but hand to God, she can pop a collar, she can rock a power bob." Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

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COVID & Unemployment

Big jump in unemployment benefit claims from gig workers

by Erika Beras Jan 21, 2021
More people are relying on gig work, which puts a lot of risk on the workers themselves.

How the Biden administration can undo some Trump policies

by Kimberly Adams Jan 21, 2021
Sometimes all it takes is a signature. Other cases require allies in Congress or the courts.

Biden: Yellen needs a “Hamilton” musical. Dessa: Here you go.

by Marketplace Staff Jan 21, 2021
We asked indie rapper and "Hamilton Mixtape" contributor Dessa to write a song about the first woman poised to be treasury secretary. Listen here.
COVID-19

United, weighed down by losses, aims to nimbly navigate COVID storm

by Andy Uhler Jan 21, 2021
The airline expects first-quarter operating revenue to shrink as much as 70% from the same period two years ago.
COVID-19

China's vaccine diplomacy begins critical test in Brazil

by Scott Tong Jan 21, 2021
China has been aggressively promoting its COVID-19 vaccines around the world — to provide a public good, boost its pharmaceutical industry and gain geopolitical allies.

Music from the episode

Lady Tune-Yards, Angelique Kidjo, ?uestlove, Akua Naru
Time Will Tell Arms and Sleepers
Beat Goes On Pete Rock
Before I Fall Bob Moses
Goodbye, Goodbye Tegan and Sara

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