03.19.2020 - By Alexis Goldstein and Kade Crockford
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The markets are crashing. The Federal Reserve is giving loans to big banks and big companies–what about small and medium business? Why cancelling student debt would boost the economy. Surveillance proposals in the coronavirus pandemic, including facial surveillance ripe for abuse. Righteous anger from Senator Sherrod Brown. And good stimulus proposals from Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Maxine Waters.
(apologies for a bit of static in the recording at a few points!)
MENTIONED ON THE SHOW
List of mutual aid efforts across the nation
Senator Elizabeth Warren’s stimulus plan
Rep. Maxine Waters stimulus plan
Mitch McConnell’s Senate page
This is deeply concerning. Why would FDIC do this now, in the midst of a crisis? Hoping others won't notice? Greater access to the safety net for 2 companies that are going to have cash flow problems? I warned about the dangers of ILCs in August.https://t.co/7EbXN1GNZO https://t.co/XsVTjbFRRR
— graham steele (@steelewheelz) March 18, 2020