Financial relief amid coronavirus

This Japanese restaurant on Main St. in Culver City is closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. March 18, 2020.

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.

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Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Alexandra Sif Tryggvadottir, Rosalie Atkinson, Brian Hardzinski, Angie Perrin