Jul 28, 2020

What’s holding up more coronavirus relief?

Despite having a bill, Senate Republicans themselves remain divided on issues of spending and policy. Drew Angerer/Getty Images

Plus: America's new multigenerational homes, what comes after “Our Black Year" and the behavioral economics of wearing a mask.

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COVID & Unemployment

The pros and cons of extending additional unemployment benefits

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Jul 28, 2020

Money in jobless people's pockets can stimulate the economy, but longer unemployment payments could slow a recovery, experts say.

Baristas prepare drinks at a coffee shop in North Carolina. Some say high unemployment benefits are discouraging employees from returning to work during the pandemic.

Al Drago/Getty Images

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COVID-19

GOP relief bill would shield companies from COVID-19-related lawsuits

by Marielle Segarra

Jul 28, 2020

The Republican bill includes some exceptions, like firms that act with gross negligence.

A hostess provides hand sanitizer to customers at a Miami restaurant in early July.

Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images

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COVID-19

USDA pandemic food box program extended

by Justin Ho

Jul 28, 2020

The USDA program is designed to help people facing food insecurity.

Volunteers in Virginia organize food distribution to families in need.

Win McNamee/Getty Images

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COVID-19

No mask? Behavioral scientists on how we make pandemic decisions.

by Scott Tong

Jul 28, 2020

Public health professionals have been advocating for masks for months, yet pockets of stiff resistance remain.

People wearing face masks stroll in Charleston, South Carolina. Decision-making can be influenced by the decisions of people you identify with.

Sean Rayford/Getty Images

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My Economy

Shifting the Black hair care industry back into Black hands

by Alli Fam

Jul 28, 2020

Maggie Anderson has dedicated herself to Black economic empowerment by buying from Black-owned businesses. But it isn't easy.

Courtesy of Maggie Anderson

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Oprah Magazine the latest women's title to put regular print edition to bed

by Erika Beras

Jul 28, 2020

The glossies have been struggling as fashion, culture and readers change.

Drew Anthony Smith/Getty Images for Chico's

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COVID-19

Millions of Americans face stigma of moving back in with their parents

by Jasmine Garsd

Jul 28, 2020

As the economy struggles, the meaning of "growing up" seems to be shifting. But the trend of adults living with parents started before the pandemic.

As people are stuck in tiny apartments in locked-down cities, Mom and Dad's suburban house seems like a good option.

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Music from the episode

Exotic Dance - From The "Coffy" Soundtrack Roy Ayers

Sweat Moss Of Aura

Brokenfolks Georgia Anne Muldrow

Good Will Come to You Fruit Bats

Wait for Me Swim Mountain

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

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