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Unemployment Claims Remain Sky-High, All But Undoing 10 Years Of Job Gains

The NPR Politics Podcast

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Navigating Unemployment and Adaptation in a Pandemic Economy

This chapter explores the profound economic effects of the pandemic, highlighting soaring unemployment and the challenges in obtaining financial aid. Through the story of a former massage therapist turned Amazon worker, it reveals the personal adjustments individuals make to navigate a transformed job market.

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