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September 17, 2021

How linking U.S. drug prices to those in other nations could cut costs; unemployment insurance’s failings; the rise in anti-Asian American violence; helping communities recover after continuous disasters; and reducing extremism in the U.S. military.

Show Notes

One Way to Potentially Cut U.S. Drug Prices in Half
Unemployment Insurance: To Help Workers, Help Businesses
Addressing Anti-Asian Racism
'Building Back Better' to Mitigate the Effects of Disasters
How to Reduce the Risk of Extremism in the Military

Policy Currents is hosted by Deanna Lee and Evan Banks.

Photo by Diane Baldwin/RAND Corporation

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