Oct 30, 2020

Businesses are buying costly social unrest insurance ahead of the election

Workers board up the entrance of an office building in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 28, 2020. Delayed election results could lead to damaged retail storefronts and other infrastructure if violence or protests break out. Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images

There's concern about how long it might take to get election results and the potential for violence. Plus, Exxon Mobil is slashing 1,900 jobs in the U.S. And, a closer look at the companies who make our voting machines.

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U.S. businesses spend heavily on insurance to protect against potential post-election chaos

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COVID-19

Exxon's job cuts are another sign that the oil industry is still in a slump

by Justin Ho

Oct 30, 2020

Demand for oil has come back a bit, but it's still lower than it was before the pandemic.

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Business of Voting

Why upgrading voting machines is important for election integrity

by David Brancaccio , Daniel Shin , Erika Soderstrom and Alex Schroeder

Oct 30, 2020

High costs can prevent states from upgrading voting equipment, which can lead to security and reliability issues.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

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