Segments From this episode
If the U.S. economy gets sick, other countries could catch 'pneumonia'
by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Jul 23, 2020
The U.S. health crisis isn't just depressing the national economy. The global economy could feel it, too.
COVID-19
How will minority-owned businesses fare in CARES 4.0?
by Kimberly Adams
Jul 23, 2020
In a Thursday hearing, the Senate was told how Black business owners faced hurdles accessing Paycheck Protection Program funding.
COVID-19
Older volunteers are a key part of the food bank economy
by Alli Fam
Jul 23, 2020
Why one 86-year-old started volunteering in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID & Unemployment
Gig workers worry about losing federal jobless benefits
by Mitchell Hartman
Jul 23, 2020
If the $600-a-week pandemic payment disappears, many may have trouble covering their basic expenses.
COVID & Unemployment
PPP boosted employment through early June, study finds
by Justin Ho
Jul 23, 2020
As many as 3.2 million jobs were added by the federal Paycheck Protection Program, but the long-term effect is unknown.