People Can't See It, But This Grocery Worker Still Wears Lipstick Under Her Mask
As a low-wage worker, Yesenia Ortiz wishes she would get paid more during the pandemic because of the extra level of risk to which she is exposed.
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Michael Tubbs: What Does It Take To Transform A Struggling City?
Michael Tubbs has been saying "reinvent Stockton" since he was elected mayor. Having grown up in Stockton himself, Tubbs takes a community-oriented approach to creating positive change in the city.
Nick Hanauer: How Do We Begin To Reinvent Capitalism?
Billionaire entrepreneur Nick Hanauer says that today's inequality results from decades of bad economic theory. He argues for a reinvention of our capitalist system and our definition of prosperity.
What Happened Today: Boston Marathon Is Canceled, Vaccine Questions
NPR's science correspondent answers listener questions about the pace and process needed to develop a viable coronavirus vaccine.
S.C. Hospital System Tells Non-COVID-19 Patients It's Safe To Return
Hospitals lost millions of dollars preparing for a surge of COVID-19 patients. Some were swamped, but others only saw a handful of coronavirus cases. Now many are struggling to survive.
IRS Rule Shift Lets Workers Make Benefits Changes Midyear — If Their Employer Agrees
The new guidance amounts to a midyear open-enrollment period and applies to firms that buy health insurance to cover their workers as well as to those that self-insure — paying claims on their own.
'The Sheer Volume' Is Hard To Capture: Unemployment In Nevada Soars To Historic High
Nearly 41% of jobs in the state's food and accommodation industry have been lost. The overall levels are comparable to the Great Depression, says David Schmidt, a state economist.
Theory Vs. Reality: Why Our Economic Behavior Isn't Always Rational
We don't always behave the way economic models say we will. We don't save enough for retirement. We give money to charity. This week, why we act in ways that go against our "rational" self-interest.
Frontline Workers Are Losing Temporary Wage Bumps Despite Increasing Risks
Many retail and food workers are losing temporary wage bumps they got during the pandemic. Some say their work hazards are still high, and their wage is lower than unemployment benefits.
Democratic Economist Predicts A Rosy Economy That May Work In Trump's Favor
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Jason Furman, former chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, about why he is predicting a rosy economy that may benefit President Trump's reelection campaign.