Jan 6, 2021

The ramifications of Trump supporters storming the U.S. Capitol

Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as they storm the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C., on Jan. 6. Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images

On today's show: What this unprecedented day means for the U.S. economy going forward. Plus, more PPP loans are on the way.

Segments From this episode

The business world hasn't quite grappled with protesters storming the U.S. Capitol

by Katherine Wiles and Kai Ryssdal

Jan 6, 2021

Sudeep Reddy, managing editor at Politico, joined Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal to discuss the events in Washington and how business leaders are reacting.

Tear gas is deployed against pro-Trump protesters attempting to enter the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. The disruption of government unnerved some business leaders, who value stability.

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COVID-19

New Paycheck Protection Program will have more restrictions than the first

by Justin Ho

Jan 6, 2021

This new round of PPP will only be available to companies with fewer than 300 employees.

A boy gets his hair cut at a barbershop in Austin, Texas, on May 8.

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Bigger relief deal in a Democrat-led Senate is a "safe bet"

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry

Jan 6, 2021

Two economists weigh in on what a Democrat-led Senate might mean for a stimulus package.

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COVID-19

Colleges look at delaying the first day of school ... again

by Erika Beras

Jan 6, 2021

Colleges and universities are once again pushing back the start of the new semester, or moving classes online.

Students and their families move belongings at a campus dormitory at the University of South Carolina on Aug. 10, 2020, in Columbia, South Carolina.

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Music from the episode

Pink + White Frank Ocean

Natural Green Blazo

You Got Me The Roots, Tariq Trotter, Erykah Badu, Eve

Wind Travel Richard Houghten

Nada Mellah

Vide Noir Lord Huron

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

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