Texas Standard For April 9, 2020
It’s too early to know how deep or wide, but we’re almost certainly in a recession. New jobless claims today underscore the gut punch to the economy. The state’s Comptroller Glenn Hegar recalculates the impact of COVID-19 and its effect on our bottom line. And: Tech expert Omar Gallaga on getting and keeping your internet access during a time of heavy use. Also: Speaking of – hot tip for movie streaming. An almost forgotten Texas film that inspired a certain festival called Sundance. Those stories and more today on the Texas Standard:
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