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Floridians ask U.S. Senate to extend federal unemployment coronavirus supplement

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The unemployment crisis continues in the United States: more than 1.3 million laid-off workers sought unemployment benefits last week amid the resurgent viral outbreak. The U.S. Department...
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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...
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Democrats in Florida want major improvements to state’s unemployment compensation

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Since mid-March, around a million Floridians have filed unemployment compensation claims. But less than one-third of those coronavirus-related claims have been processed and only about one-fifth of...
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Congress members Castor and Crist want governor to expand Florida’s unemployment compensation

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...

Don’t Panic (yet): Financial & other resources for artists, arts organizations, and small businesses

List of resources for artists, arts organizations, non-profits, and small businesses for financial help with the coronavirus impact.

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: https://www.wmnf.org/events/radioactivity/ This program was videotaped and put on our WMNF News Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/WMNFNews/ Intro: Good...

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: https://www.wmnf.org/events/radioactivity/ The first part of this program was videotaped and put on our WMNF News Facebook page...
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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...

Is Chinese investment the path to revive US factories?

Radioactivity with Rob Lorei Listen Here: Select 08/28/19 from the drop down menu https://www.wmnf.org/events/radioactivity/ Intro: Acclaimed film makers Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar and a team of cinematographers spent three years documenting the revival of...
Bernie Sanders in Kissimmee, Florida. By Seán Kinane

What is democratic socialism? Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks out

What is democratic socialism? On WMNF’s MidPoint we heard sections of a speech from independent Senator Bernie Sanders who is running for president as a Democrat. He spoke last Wednesday (June 12, 2019) at George...

Economic Policy Institute: Young Workers Face Low Wages

Radioactivity with Rob Lorei Listen Here: Select 06/11/19 from the drop down menu https://www.wmnf.org/events/radioactivity/ Good morning, welcome to Radioactivity. I’m Rob Lorei. Coming up—American wages continue to lag behind for many workers—especially people just out...

Journalist Says Pentagon Can’t Account for Trillions of Tax Dollars Spent

Radioactivity with Rob Lorei Listen Here: Select 06/07/19 in the drop down menu Radioactivity: Interviews & Live Call-In Good morning, welcome to Radioactivity, I’m Rob Lorei. Coming up—what agency of the federal government cannot account...

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