Mar 23, 2020

Ben Bernanke on saving the American economy

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the current downturn is "a different problem with different solutions." Alex Wong/Getty Images

Plus: what an economic "restart" looks like, small businesses in China are still under pressure and encrypted social platforms' struggle to fight COVID-19 misinformation.

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COVID-19

Ben Bernanke on COVID-19 downturn: "With help from the Federal Reserve and from the Treasury, I'm not really expecting a major financial crisis."

by Kai Ryssdal and Katherine Wiles

Mar 23, 2020

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the Fed has to do what it can to limit the damage caused by the coronavirus.

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the current downturn is "a different problem with different solutions."

Alex Wong/Getty Images

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COVID-19

Fed takes unprecedented steps to prop up the economy

by Amy Scott

Mar 23, 2020

For the first time, the central bank will buy corporate and municipal bonds to keep money flowing.

The Federal Reserve's overall goal is to keep money flowing in the U.S. economy.

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As China recovers from COVID-19, small businesses are struggling to re-open

by Jennifer Pak

Mar 23, 2020

Pork seller Ma Qiang sold $35,000 worth of pork to restaurants ahead of the Lunar New Year and expected to be paid after the holiday. Then COVID-19 hit.

Ma Qiang mainly supplies to restaurants but a lot of them are struggling after weeks of closure.

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COVID-19

Reviving the economy won't be like flipping a switch

by Kimberly Adams

Mar 23, 2020

Demand will come back after the coronavirus pandemic subsides, but how much demand? And for what?

The Fearless Girl statue stands alone in front of an empty New York Stock Exchange on March 23, in New York City.

Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images

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WhatsApp's privacy features make it a hotbed for COVID-19 hoaxes

by Jasmine Garsd

Mar 23, 2020

The app is impossible to search for conspiracy theories in order to stop their spread.

Pro-Trump extremists are joining smaller, private messaging groups on encrypted messaging apps. It might be a good thing, because then the virality of disinformation is contained, but it can also be a bad thing if law enforcement can't see their next move.

Stan Honda/AFP via Getty Images

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Adventures in Housing

Finding a new apartment is always tough. Then the pandemic hits

by Maria Hollenhorst

Mar 23, 2020

While Aziz Rubakovic's jobs shut down, his search for a new apartment had to continue.

A for rent sign outside a California house.

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Music from the episode

Glimmer Tame Impala

Chosen Blood Orange

Sound Is Vibration Atmosphere

TV Queen Wild Nothing

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

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