Aug 5, 2021

The DL on Biden’s ambitious EV goal

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Also on today's show: When a job means reuniting a family, how California's drought hurts textiles mills and a closer look at unemployment.

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COVID & Unemployment

As federal jobless benefits cutoff looms, millions still unemployed

by Samantha Fields

Aug 5, 2021

Many states ended pandemic-related federal unemployment programs early, but there's no evidence it sent more people back to work.

Despite a dip in unemployment claims, 13 million Americans are receiving some form of benefits for being out of work.

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With the 2,700-page infrastructure bill comes a lot of lobbying

by Kimberly Adams

Aug 5, 2021

Groups large and small are vying for a piece of the pie and seeking lobbyists' help in influencing senators.

While the U.S. Senate is finalizing the infrastructure bill, lobbyists are racing to make their voices heard.

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Biden wants half of all vehicles sold in 2030 to be electric

by Marielle Segarra

Aug 5, 2021

Major carmakers have already announced similar goals, even though EVs now make up just 2% to 3% of all auto sales in the U.S.

President Joe Biden is calling for 50% of new cars sold by 2030 to be electric, but the U.S. would need many more public and fast-charge stations.

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Shelf Life

What are the parallels between parenting and running a business?

by Emily Oster

Aug 5, 2021

In her new book, economist Emily Oster presents a framework for data-based parenting decisions.

In her new book, economist Emily Oster argues for a data-based approach to parenting decisions.

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California's drought takes a toll on the state's clothing manufacturers

by Benjamin Gottlieb

Aug 5, 2021

Textile manufacturing relies on access to a cheap and plentiful supply of water.

Sean Zahedi stands next to one of his knitting machines at Lafayette Textiles in Vernon, California.

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For this mom, finding a job means reuniting her family

by Richard Cunningham

Aug 5, 2021

Nandita Godbole has stayed in Georgia for 11 years while seeking a job in California, where her husband waits for her and their daughter.

Georgia resident Nandita Godbole has tried to find a job in California for 11 years and worries about whether her small business would survive a cross-country move.

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Music from the episode

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That's Love Oddisee

Divina Toro y Moi

North Star Future Islands

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I

Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer

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