A Trend Everyone Hates: Unemployment Rises by the Millions (Again)

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🗓️ 16 April 2020

⏱️ 11 minutes

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For the fourth week in a row, US unemployment claims have risen by the millions. We’ll explain what Congress is doing to try to curb that trend. Meanwhile, there’s a new test that some say could help us get back to normal life. We’ll break down what these antibody tests are all about. Also on today’s show: we’ll explain why — despite orders to stay put — some people are venturing outside to protest. This morning, theSkimm hosted a live online presentation, Unemployment, Skimm’d. We explain what the latest unemployment numbers mean for your wallet, and how to navigate the unemployment benefits process. Call and leave us a voicemail at: 646-461-6370 to shout-out a loved one or share how you’re helping your community during the pandemic. You might hear your message on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's Thursday, April 16th.
0:02.9	Welcome to Schim this.
0:04.3	We're breaking down the most complex stories of the day and giving you the context on why
0:08.3	they matter.
0:09.6	For the fourth week in a row, unemployment claims in the US have risen by the millions.
0:13.9	We'll explain why a new Bill Congress is considering might help curb the rise.
0:19.1	Then all this talk about reopening the economy has gone hand in hand with a call for more
0:23.8	testing.
0:24.8	We break down what antibody tests are all about.
0:27.9	But finally, we'll explain why, despite orders to stay put, some people are venturing outside
0:33.3	to protest.
0:34.6	We're here to make your evening smarter.
0:36.6	Let's Schim this.
0:38.8	Okay, the COVID-19 pandemic is a rapidly changing story with lots of moving parts.
0:45.3	And we're going to help you sort out what exactly you need to know, starting with the three
0:49.2	big developments of the day.
0:53.7	It's another Thursday during the COVID-19 pandemic.
0:56.9	You know what that means?
0:57.9	More devastating numbers from the Labor Department.
1:01.1	And today's numbers brought us closer to great depression levels of joblessness.
1:06.0	Last week, over 5 million people filed for unemployment.
1:09.6	That means since President Trump declared a national emergency last month, 22 million
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