A public affairs and economics professor helps us understand some of the effectiveness of child tax credit payments that began this summer as part of larger coronavirus relief efforts by the federal government. Then we review developments in the U.S. evacuation of Afghanistan.
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Judging Early Effects Of Child Tax Credit Payments
We look at some rapid impacts of child tax credit payments this summer, based on a Household Pulse Survey by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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How The Biden Administration Is Handling Events In Afghanistan
The deadline to pull all U.S. troops out of Afghanistan is right around the corner. We look at how the Biden administration is ending America’s 20-year war, responding to last week’s terrorist attack at Kabul airport, and preparing for the U.S.’ next move in the region.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Tim Smeeding Guest
- Nicholas Grossman Guest
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