Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia on the COVID 19 unemployment crisis, LIVE STREAM

In response to the coronavirus crisis, extraordinary unemployment benefit programs were created to help individuals with pandemicrelated job loss. Despite the economys betterthanexpected progress in reviving employment and reducing unemployment, some argue these temporary programs should be extended into 2021, while others go further suggesting they become a permanent part of our nations unemployment benefit system. Join AEIs Matt Weidinger and Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia as they discuss the benefits and pitfalls of current unemployment benefit programs and lessons learned that may affect how our nation assists the unemployed in returning to work long after the pandemic has passed. Photo credit: Reuters Subscribe to AEI s YouTube Channel Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter For more information