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Every week since the pandemic shutdowns started in March 2020, there have been more new unemployment claims filed than in any single week during the Great Recession.
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We're in a weird spot in the COVID-19 pandemic, and that's putting health officials and policymakers in a difficult situation. Also on today's show: the future of the U.S.-China trade war and President Biden wants to spend big on science.
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Music from the episode
Tightrope (feat. Big Boi) - Big Boi Vocal Edit Janelle Monáe, Big Boi
Just a Friend Biz Markie
Green Light Lorde
Wide Eyes Local Natives
Aloha Chris Bear
Chartreuse Capital Cities
The team
Nancy Farghalli
Executive Producer
Maria Hollenhorst
Producer II
Sean McHenry
Director & Associate Producer II