Dec 30, 2021

While renters face eviction, a Texas county returns unspent relief aid

Also on the program: how one tourism company navigated travel bans, unpacking today's jobs report and delving into YouTube's approach to content moderation.

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COVID & Unemployment

Job market looks strong as 2021 ends. 2022 looks uncertain.

by Marielle Segarra

Dec 30, 2021

Weekly unemployment claims are still hovering at the lowest level we've seen since 1969.

Though first-time unemployment claims are at their lowest point in about 50 years, omicron could disrupt the job market.

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Make money versus stay healthy: That's the New Year's Eve choice for bars, restaurants

by Kristin Schwab

Dec 30, 2021

Omicron is dashing hopes for a return to normal after last year's subdued celebrations.

A closed restaurant in New York during last year's holiday season. As omicron spreads, restaurants are weighing whether to remain open for New Year's — normally one of their most profitable times.

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The tricky task of policing content creators

From “Marketplace Tech,” Kimberly Adams chats with Susan Wojcicki, the CEO of YouTube, about the company’s strategies for moderating offensive content.

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UK government aids battered hospitality businesses, but is it enough?

by Stephen Beard

Dec 30, 2021

Hotels, restaurants, pubs and clubs suffered in December, normally a strong season, due to the pandemic and may need more help.

Bars and restaurants in London were fairly quiet during the normally festive end of December, largely because the coronavirus kept people at home.

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Texas county returns millions in unspent federal rent relief

by Jen Rice

Dec 30, 2021

Montgomery County officials say there’s been minimal demand for county funds, but others say that’s because the county didn’t make it easily available to renters.

Houston-area renters line up for rent relief assistance at La Iglesia del Pueblo on July 5.

Jen Rice

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My Economy

One tourism company tries to bounce back after being hit with travel bans

by Jonathan Frewin and Anais Amin

Dec 30, 2021

John Gibson, a director at Chobe Holdings, said that although the U.K.'s COVID travel bans hurt business, bookings are starting to pick up.

A picture from one of Chobe Holdings' game drives on Botswana's Boteti River.

John Gibson

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Music from the episode

Test Drive (Instrumental) Vulfpeck

Cool Kids Harmless

Tarova Snarky Puppy

Snowchild The Weeknd

Texas Sun Khruangbin, Leon Bridges

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I

Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer

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