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There's No Untangling The Pandemic From The Economy

There's No Untangling The Pandemic From The Economy

FromConsider This from NPR


There's No Untangling The Pandemic From The Economy

FromConsider This from NPR

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Jul 15, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A lot of Americans are having trouble getting a coronavirus test. If they do get one, they may have to wait more than a week for results.On Tuesday, some of the country's biggest banks announced their second quarter results. The bottom line? The pandemic and the economy can't be separated.Walmart, the nation's largest retailer, announced they will require customers to wear masks beginning next week. Small businesses around the country are already dealing with fallout when customers refuse.And in a surprise move, Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced they will rescind regulations barring international students from staying in the U.S. if their colleges don't offer in-person classes this fall. Find and support your local public radio station.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
Released:
Jul 15, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Every weekday afternoon, the hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you in 15 minutes. In participating regions, you'll also hear from local journalists about what's happening in your community.