Dec 15, 2020

How we’re getting through the pandemic

A medical worker administers the Pfizer BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine to a doctor at a hospital in Miami on Dec. 15. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

On today's show: A conversation with the CEO of GoFundMe, a look at hybrid work models, and how poorer countries could get the COVID-19 vaccine more quickly.

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COVID-19

What's the future of commercial real estate?

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Dec 15, 2020

When businesses return to their offices, some won't need the footprint they once had and some workers will spend less time there.

A "For Rent" sign on an empty storefront in Brooklyn, New York. Many businesses may not need as much commercial space as they used in the past.

Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images

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COVID-19

Could relaxing patents help poorer countries get vaccines faster?

by Jasmine Garsd

Dec 15, 2020

India, South Africa, and Kenya want to try. The U.S., EU and U.K. aren't interested.

A medical worker administers the Pfizer BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine to a doctor at a hospital in Miami on Dec. 15.

Joe Raedle/Getty Images

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COVID-19

GoFundMe CEO calls platform a "complement," not substitute, for government programs

by Kai Ryssdal and Alli Fam

Dec 15, 2020

From the coronavirus to racial justice, GoFundMe has seen an outpouring of support this year.

GoFundMe donations have an "emotional component," says CEO Tim Cadogan.

John Moore/Getty Images

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COVID-19

More employers are expected to shift to hybrid workplaces

by Amy Scott

Dec 15, 2020

Google is among the companies allowing workers to divide their time between the office and home.

Google will test a flexible workweek when employees return to the office in September.

Spencer Platt/Getty Images

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Adidas trying to figure out what to do with Reebok

by Andy Uhler

Dec 15, 2020

Reebok turned a profit in 2018 but the success was short-lived.

Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Chromat

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Elections 2020

Politicians love promising jobs. But where do the numbers come from?

by Kristin Schwab

Dec 15, 2020

It starts with a huge web of government data on jobs.

President-elect Joe Biden has promised 1 million new jobs in the auto industry. Above, Biden speaks at a campaign event in July.

Drew Angerer/Getty Images

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My Economy

Grounded by pandemic, this pilot hopes to fly again soon

by Rose Conlon and Jonathan Frewin

Dec 15, 2020

How one commercial airline pilot has been making ends meet during the pandemic.

Before the pandemic, Nick Gifford flew passengers around Europe as a commercial airline pilot.

Courtesy Nick Gifford

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Music from the episode

Lady Tune-Yards, Angelique Kidjo, ?uestlove, Akua Naru

Darling Real Estate

Social Insecurity Oddisee

Which Way To Paradise Poolside

Cut It Upwards Kelpe

Glimmer Tame Impala

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

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