Aug 12, 2020

Inflation is not as dead as some have said

One food bank network director says that even during good times, "the SNAP subsidy is often not sufficient." Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

You've seen the prices of some foods adding to pandemic strains. Today we'll get a reading on the inflation we live, the consumer price index. Plus, what kind of leader will Sen. Kamala Harris be as candidate for vice president?

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COVID-19

Rising food prices make it harder for families on assistance programs to get by

by Jasmine Garsd

Aug 12, 2020

With the pandemic, there are now 43 million people signed up for food assistance through SNAP.

One food bank network director says that even during good times, "the SNAP subsidy is often not sufficient."

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

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Elections 2020

Harris will "play important role in unifying" Democrats, says She the People founder

by David Brancaccio , Daniel Shin and Erika Soderstrom

Aug 12, 2020

Aimee Allison says women of color "see themselves in the campaign more deeply" now.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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