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Another 4.4 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, as the economy continues to hemorrhage jobs. Dan digs in with New York Times econ and tax policy reporter Jim Tankersley. 

Podcast: The story behind the coronavirus job losses

Last week's losses are nearly akin to wiping out every single pre-crisis job in New York City.

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Podcast: The story behind the coronavirus job losses

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