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March 16th, 2021 || COVID19, Economy, News and Public Affairs.

Floridians still struggle with unemployment system a year into COVID-19 pandemic

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources It’s been over a year since the COVID-19 pandemic caused a spike in Florida’s unemployment numbers. And Floridians are still saying the State’s website is a mess with many waiting months for their first payment. Listen: After four years working as an analyst in the CareCentrix auditing… Read more »

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    The Tampa Bay Partnership Regional Equity Report revealed startling economic gaps among the region’s white and minority residents. Black residents are 30% less likely to own a home than their white neighbors and twice as likely to live in poverty, the study found. The median wage of Black workers in the region is 21% of… Read more »

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    July 22nd, 2020

    • Economy
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    Craft beer brewers warn that Florida coronavirus rules could kill their businesses

    Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Brewers of craft beer in Florida say they’re unfairly bearing major economic hardships because of state coronavirus rules. In a letter to the governor and the state’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the Florida Brewers Guild warns that the entire industry is in jeopardy because most… Read more »

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    Here’s how to sign up for economic help during the coronavirus pandemic

    Here is a link to many coronavirus resources In our continuing coverage of the coronavirus, we heard what kind of financial help is available to people struggling during the economic crash brought on by the pandemic. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity reports that more than 1.5 million unique unemployment claims have been filed in… Read more »

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    • Economy
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    Democrats in Florida want major improvements to state’s unemployment compensation

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    Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Democrats are pressuring Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to improve the state’s problem-ridden unemployment compensation system. The online system is overwhelmed and not able to handle the rush of thousands of Floridians who have lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic. In a video conference Wednesday morning, Tampa… Read more »

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    Editors and reporters discuss the future of the news industry on Radioactivity

    Radioactivity with Rob Lorei Listen Here: Or follow this link and select 12/12/19 from the drop down menu: Radioactivity: Interviews & Live Call-In This program was videotaped and put on our WMNF News Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/WMNFNews/ Intro: Good morning, welcome to Radioactivity. I’m Rob Lorei. Last week we had a conversation with the executive… Read more »

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    The local leaders of the effort to pass the ERA; A new documentary explores the Taser related death of a South Florida teen

    Radioactivity with Rob Lorei Listen Here: Or follow this link and select 12/10/19 from the drop down menu: Radioactivity: Interviews & Live Call-In The first part of this program was videotaped and put on our WMNF News Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/WMNFNews/ Intro: Good morning, welcome to Radioactivity. Congress first approved the Equal Rights Amendment in… Read more »

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    October 16th, 2019

    • Economy
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    Consumer groups’ report: many used vehicles have unrepaired safety recalls

    When you go shopping for a used car, chances are some of the vehicles for sale on the lot will have dangerous flaws that have not been fixed; a report released Tuesday by consumer protection nonprofits found that more than 10 percent of used vehicles surveyed at select AutoNation lots across the country have unrepaired… Read more »

    August 28th, 2019

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    • Film
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    Is Chinese investment the path to revive US factories?

    Radioactivity with Rob Lorei Listen Here: Select 08/28/19 from the drop down menu Radioactivity: Interviews & Live Call-In Intro: Acclaimed film makers Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar and a team of cinematographers spent three years documenting the revival of a former auto plant just outside of Dayton, Ohio in their new film AMERICAN FACTORY. The … Read more »

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    What is democratic socialism? Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks out

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    June 11th, 2019

    • Economy
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    • Labor
    • News and Public Affairs
    • Youth

    Economic Policy Institute: Young Workers Face Low Wages

    Radioactivity with Rob Lorei Listen Here: Select 06/11/19 from the drop down menu Radioactivity: Interviews & Live Call-In Good morning, welcome to Radioactivity. I’m Rob Lorei. Coming up—American wages continue to lag behind for many workers—especially people just out of high school. In the Economic Policy Institute’s new report:  “Class of 2019: High School Edition,” they look at the… Read more »

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