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Divided Supply Chains

May 14, 2020

There are two food supply chains, one for consumers and one for foodservice companies. During the COVID-19 pandemic, things got complicated.

Labor Force Participation Rate

May 13, 2020

Unemployment spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, but so did a statistic known as the labor force participation rate. And that's important.

Ventilators

May 12, 2020

Some COVID-19 patients need ventilators to help them breathe. The U.S. doesn't have enough.

Voting By Mail

May 11, 2020

During a pandemic like COVID-19, how will we vote. Only five states conduct their elections entirely by mail.

Antibody Tests

May 8, 2020

Molly Wood explains antibodies.

Student Loan Debt

May 7, 2020

Molly Wood explains student loan debt.

Meatpacking

May 6, 2020

Kai Ryssdal explains the meat packing and meat processing industry.

Prescription Delivery

May 5, 2020

Molly Wood explains the growing prescription delivery industry

Barber Shops and Salons

May 4, 2020

Kai Ryssdal explains the salon industry

Bread-making

May 1, 2020

Molly Wood explains at-home bread-making.

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