Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Coronavirus economic impact, parenting advice
To curb the spread of COVID-19, LA is closing bars, nightclubs, theaters, music venues, gyms, and retail stores. Restaurants are open for deliveries and pick-ups only. How is this affecting restaurant owners, employees, and the economy overall?
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenTo curb the spread of COVID-19, LA is closing bars, nightclubs, theaters, music venues, gyms, and retail stores. Restaurants are open for deliveries and pick-ups only. How is this affecting restaurant owners, employees, and the economy overall? We also hear from California Congressman Adam Schiff on how the government aims to provide economic relief. And a child health expert offers advice for parents whose kids are home from school closures.
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5 storiesRestaurants must suspend dine-in services. How are owners and workers coping economically?
Amid coronavirus concerns, LA restaurants are open only for deliveries and pickups.
Read the story10 minCoronavirus has produced a recession, says UCLA economist
To help curb the spread of COVID-19, Los Angeles is closing bars, nightclubs, theaters, music venues, gyms, and retail stores. The film and TV industry is frozen. Trade and tourism are down. What does this mean economically?
Read the story6 minCalifornia Congressman Adam Schiff on how the government will provide economic relief amid coronavirus
“The president shouldn't be picking fights with governors, and he shouldn't be basically telling the states, ‘You're all in it for yourself.’ He should be leading. And that means identifying what kind of supply does the federal government have? How can we help? ... We're all in this together," says Rep. Adam Schiff.
Read the story8 minSchools are closed, kids are at home. Here are resources and advice for parents amid coronavirus
LAUSD has shut down its schools for at least two weeks. Hundreds of thousands of kids are home now. What should parents do? We get advice from child health expert Dr. Michael Rich of Harvard Medical School. Also, LA mom shares her experiences. And you can check out a list of resources at the bottom of this page.
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