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The race to vaccinate Latinx agricultural workers before the growing season
Apr 7, 2021

The race to vaccinate Latinx agricultural workers before the growing season

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Research shows the need for public health measures and vaccine distribution to protect essential workers like those on farms. Above, plastic dividers separate workers on a farm in California. Brent Stirton/Getty Images
On today's show: a new federal effort to vaccinate workers in a farming region of Washington. Plus, why the nation’s first reparations program for Black residents is tied to homeownership.

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FDIC campaigns to get the unbanked to open accounts

by Justin Ho
Apr 7, 2021
Over 7 million Americans don't have bank accounts. One big incentive to opening one: direct deposit of federal relief payments.
There are plenty of reasons why disadvantaged communities might avoid the banking system, but one benefit is the ability to deposit relief money.
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Why it's so hard to strike a deal on a global corporate tax

by Marielle Segarra
Apr 7, 2021
A major international group is trying to prevent companies from shifting profits to countries with low tax rates.
The Biden administration supports a corporate tax hike to 28%. That could lead to more attempts to game the system and shift profits overseas.
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My Economy

At this toy shop, the kids are finally coming back

by Sean McHenry
Apr 7, 2021
Irene Kesselman, owner of Ali Cat Toys in North Carolina, describes what she's seeing this spring.
Ali Cat Toys made over 50 Easter baskets, Irene Kesselman said, with "a lot of stuffed bunnies and rabbits and lambs."
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Battlefields Misun
Low Season Poolside
Good Will Come to You Fruit Bats
So Far to Go J Dilla, Common, D'Angelo
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Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer
Maria Hollenhorst Producer II
Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

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