Nov 4, 2020

The knowns and unknowns after Election Day

Californians cast their votes inside the historic Hollywood Pantages Theatre on Nov. 3 in Los Angeles. David McNew/Getty Images

On today's show: a look at what a divided government could do to the economy and a rundown on a few important ballot initiatives in Florida and California.

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COVID-19

With a divided government likely, chances of a big economic relief plan wane

by Scott Tong

Nov 4, 2020

As the pandemic continues, it may fall to the Federal Reserve to find more ways to boost the economy.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in July. A divided government will make it harder to pass COVID-19 relief, which has already been a challenge for politicians.

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Elections 2020

And the winner is ... Yep, economists have models for every outcome

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Nov 4, 2020

When variables include who will be president and who controls Congress, GDP and unemployment forecasts look very different.

A Democratic sweep would likely mean more and larger coronavirus relief packages, driving economic growth.

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COVID & Unemployment

Jobless Americans struggle to get and keep benefits

by Mitchell Hartman

Nov 4, 2020

More than seven months into the pandemic, more people are filing for unemployment benefits every week than at any point in the Great Recession.

Protesters call on Florida to fix its unemployment system.

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Elections 2020

California voters to decide measure that could spur home sales

by Amy Scott

Nov 4, 2020

Proposition 19 would remove a disincentive to sell property. But a decline in moving is squeezing the housing supply all over the country.

Californians cast their votes inside the historic Hollywood Pantages Theatre on Nov. 3 in Los Angeles.

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Elections 2020

California ballot measure keeps "gig" in gig economy

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Nov 4, 2020

Prop 22 bypasses a state law that would have reshaped the gig economy.

A ride share driver participates in a protest against Proposition 22 in August in Los Angeles, California.

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Elections 2020

Florida voters approve $15-an-hour minimum wage

by Andy Uhler

Nov 4, 2020

Hourly wages for some 2.5 million workers in the state will rise to $10 next year, then a dollar a year through 2026.

Voters cast their ballots at a fire station in Miami, Florida, on Nov. 3, 2020.

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COVID-19

There's a new quarantine palette for painting houses

by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban

Nov 4, 2020

Journalist Kyle Chayka says the anxiety of this moment has people painting their walls soothing blues and greens.

Work from home has some people fed up with the color of their walls.

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Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

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