Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Financial relief amid coronavirus
The White House has unveiled a $1 trillion stimulus package in response to COVID-19. They’re asking for $500 billion in direct payments to Americans, and another $500 billion in loans for businesses.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenThe White House has unveiled a $1 trillion stimulus package in response to COVID-19. They’re asking for $500 billion in direct payments to Americans, and another $500 billion in loans for businesses. Trump hopes to start sending checks in two weeks.
In this episode
5 storiesCoronavirus economic crisis: What more can the government do to help workers?
President Trump today invoked a Cold War-era law to respond to the novel coronavirus: “I’ve also just invoked the Defense Production Act to help facilitate distribution of essential supplies if necessary. We’re working with Congress to…
Read the story10 minUber driver stays afloat amid coronavirus, chef’s program helps laid-off restaurant workers
Service industry and gig economy workers are getting hit hard by the fallout from COVID-19. For Uber and Lyft drivers, business has dried up. Fewer people are commuting, coming home from clubs and bars.
Read the story10 minDrink tea, take Tylenol, create sick room: Doctor’s tips for when you feel ill
Let’s say you, or someone in your home, woke up this morning with a little cough or fever. If you’re worried it could be COVID-19, what should you do? We ask Dr. Michael Wilkes from UC Davis.
Read the story6 minEvan Kleiman’s minestrone, advice on home cooking while social distancing
With restaurants mostly closed throughout the city, a lot of people are now cooking more at home. For some, that’s a challenge. Maybe you’re not so confident in the kitchen.
Read the story9 minHulu docuseries: Hillary Clinton as presidential hopeful, first lady, Yale student
The documentary series “Hillary” takes viewers inside Clinton’s bid for the presidency in 2016.
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