May 25, 2021

Revisiting the costs of policing 1 year since George Floyd’s murder

"There's a padlock on the front door of the federal courthouse for victims of police brutality," said Marc Morial of the National Urban League Kerem Yucel/AFP via Getty Images

There's legislation in Congress to change policing in the U.S., but it will not come today. We consult Marc Morial, the president and CEO of the National Urban League. Also, a look at the current reading on consumer confidence. There are indications that some folks are ready to go on a spending spree.

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Race and Economy

Why police reform advocates want Congress to end qualified immunity

by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon

May 25, 2021

"There's a padlock on the front door of the federal courthouse for victims of police brutality," said Marc Morial of the National Urban League.

Kerem Yucel/AFP via Getty Images

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Many ready to splurge as consumer confidence builds up

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

May 25, 2021

Two-thirds of consumers are still hesitant to regularly venture out of their homes, but that doesn't mean they won't be spending.

Thirty percent of those surveyed say they’ll spend more money on travel and dining.

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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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