Segments From This Episode

• Job losses indicate we are in a “she-cession”

  by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

  

  Women are disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus pandemic when it comes to jobs.

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• Unemployment on the Blackfeet Reservation was high before the pandemic, and it’s only risen

  by Alli Fam

  

  “I’d say that unemployment stands at over 60%, and that was before the virus,” said Craig Falcon.

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• Distressed retailers play “hot potato” with landlords and suppliers

  by Marielle Segarra

  

  Everyone is trying to pass the economic pan to someone else.

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• Times may be tough for Iowa farmers, but planting was “gorgeous”

  by Andie Corban and Kai Ryssdal

  

  Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal checked in with Iowa corn and soybean farmer April Hemmes.

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• Companies are borrowing like crazy, even though their incomes are down

  by Justin Ho

  

  For some, borrowing’s a lifeline. For others, it’s a bargain.

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• The influencer model has taken a hit during COVID-19. Can Instagram help?

  by Jasmine Garsd

  

  Instagram is introducing new features, like ads on its IGTV, so influencers can keep making money.

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