Mar 19, 2020

Even traders are working from home because of COVID-19

Adena Friedman, president and CEO of Nasdaq, advocates keeping markets open during volatility. Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Plus, the state of mental health benefits, economic impacts of the 1918 Spanish flu and a conversation with "World War Z" author Max Brooks.

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COVID-19

The benefits of being on the trading floor

by Justin Ho

Mar 19, 2020

The NYSE is going to electronic trading temporarily to stem the spread of COVID-19.

The floor of the New York Stock Exchange will be without its nearly 400 traders Monday.

Bryan R. Smith/AFP via Getty Images

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Nasdaq CEO: "The plumbing of the markets are working very, very well"

by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban

Mar 19, 2020

Adena Friedman explains why markets should stay open, despite all the volatility.

Adena Friedman, president and CEO of Nasdaq, advocates keeping markets open during volatility.

Courtesy of Nasdaq

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Shopping in a pandemic: "Everything is gone but gluten-free pasta."

by Bennett Purser

Mar 19, 2020

From empty shelves, to "help wanted" signs, listeners chime in about what they're seeing at the store.

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How zombie apocalypse writer Max Brooks views the COVID-19 crisis

by Andie Corban and Kai Ryssdal

Mar 19, 2020

Author Max brooks has drawn inspiration for his books about the zombie apocalypse from public health crises.

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Music from the episode

Ginger on the Wind Monster Rally

Don't Hurt Yourself (feat. Jack White) Beyoncé, Jack White

Pidelo Aitor Iriberri, Iñaki Iriberri

Dig This Hocus Pocus

Hunnybee Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Mad Solange, Lil Wayne

Superposition Young the Giant

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

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