Oct 22, 2020

The $20 billion missing from this economy

Tens of millions of Americans are still out of work, and their unemployment benefits are running out. Apu Gomes/AFP via Getty Images

Plus: savings plans, permanent work-from-home and a conversation with Bradley & Parker CEO Wynne Nowland about coming out as transgender.

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COVID & Unemployment

New jobless claims are down, but unemployment benefits are, too

by Mitchell Hartman

Oct 22, 2020

Expiring federal and state relief benefits are taking billions of dollars a week out of the economy.

Tens of millions of Americans are still out of work, and their unemployment benefits are running out.

Apu Gomes/AFP via Getty Images

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More companies are starting emergency savings programs for employees

by Kristin Schwab

Oct 22, 2020

Are they any better than a traditional bank savings account?

A savings pot that isn't linked to your bank account could help to limit withdrawals.

John Moore/Getty Images

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Elections 2020

What would delayed election results mean for the economy?

by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban

Oct 22, 2020

The results from the election could remain uncertain for weeks. "And uncertainty is generally really bad for economy activity," said Brookings' Wendy Edelberg.

Even with record-breaking early voting, it could take some time to know who won the presidential election this year.

Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images

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COVID-19

What if working from home becomes permanent?

by Marielle Segarra

Oct 22, 2020

The longer the pandemic lasts, the likelier it seems that many of us will be working from home forever.

A real estate agent works from home in Orlando, Florida, on Oct. 1.

Gianrigo Marletta/AFP via Getty Images

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Why this CEO went public with her coming out experience

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst

Oct 22, 2020

CEO Wynne Nowland talks about announcing her transition at work, and how it exceeded her greatest expectations.

Wynne Nowland, CEO of Melville, New York-based insurance and financial services company Bradley & Parker.

Courtesy of Bradley & Parker

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COVID-19

When your true-crime pod teaches you Spanish

by Andy Uhler

Oct 22, 2020

Duolingo saw a 100% increase in new users in March. With growing competition, it's using bilingual stories in a bid for more ears.

People stuck at home during the pandemic are using their time on productive projects, like learning a new language.

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Music from the episode

More Flying Lotus, Anderson .Paak

My Only Swerving El Ten Eleven

Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop) - Longer Album Version Erykah Badu, Common

Esperar Pra Ver Poolside, Fatnotronic

I Feel It Coming The Weeknd, Daft Punk

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Daisy Palacios Senior Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer

Sean McHenry Associate Producer

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