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Financial relief amid coronavirus

Mar. 19, 2020 Coronavirus

This Japanese restaurant on Main St. in Culver City is closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. March 18, 2020. Photo by Amy Ta/KCRW

The White House has unveiled a $1 trillion stimulus package in response to COVID-19. They’re asking for $500 billion in direct payments to Americans, and another $500 billion in loans for businesses. Trump hopes to start sending checks in two weeks.

From this Episode:

Coronavirus economic crisis: What more can the government do to help workers?

President Trump today invoked a Cold War-era law to respond to the novel coronavirus: “I’ve also just invoked the Defense Production Act to help facilitate...

10 min

Uber driver stays afloat amid coronavirus, chef’s program helps laid-off restaurant workers

Service industry and gig economy workers are getting hit hard by the fallout from COVID-19. For Uber and Lyft drivers, business has dried up. Fewer people are commuting,...

10 min

Drink tea, take Tylenol, create sick room: Doctor’s tips for when you feel ill

Let’s say you, or someone in your home, woke up this morning with a little cough or fever. If you’re worried it could be COVID-19, what should you do? We ask Dr. Michael...

6 min

Evan Kleiman’s minestrone, advice on home cooking while social distancing

With restaurants mostly closed throughout the city, a lot of people are now cooking more at home. For some, that’s a challenge. Maybe you’re not so confident in the kitchen.

9 min