Weekly Roundup: May 8th, 2020
The NPR Politics Podcast
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Economic Turmoil and Unemployment Trends
This chapter explores the drastic rise in unemployment due to the coronavirus pandemic, reaching nearly 15%, and contrasts it with historical economic downturns. It discusses the significant job losses and the varied expectations for economic recovery while analyzing the political implications of these trends on presidential approval ratings. The chapter also highlights the ongoing challenges faced by different generations, particularly millennials, amid a series of recessions.
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