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As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Connecticut and across the US, many Americans are staying home to prevent the spread of this deadly disease. But not everyone can work remotely and many people have lost their jobs. This hour, we take a look at the pandemic’s economic impact .

We hear from Connecticut workers in the gig economy—people who drive for Lyft or deliver for Uber Eats. And we talk with an economist about what policies can ease the economic burden on Americans.

We want to hear from you. How is the coronavirus affecting your family—and your pocketbook?

GUESTS:
Krista Deprey - Hair stylist at Bowl and Brush in Rocky Hill and hairdressing educator
Sarah Kaufold - Artistic director of the Voices of Concinnity choir and the Consonare Choral Community in Eastern Connecticut (@choral_sarah)
Molly Tran - Director of the Public Health program at Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, Illinois; Her research focuses on the occupational health of gig workers (@WalkingNPR)
Ibrahim Shikaki - Assistant Professor of Economics at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Connecticut and across the US, many Americans are staying home to prevent the spread of this deadly disease. But not everyone can work remotely and many people have lost their jobs. This hour, we take a look at the pandemic&rsquo;s economic impact .
We hear from Connecticut workers in the gig economy&mdash;people who drive for Lyft or deliver for Uber Eats. And we talk with an economist about what policies can ease the economic burden on Americans.
We want to hear from you. How is the coronavirus affecting your family&mdash;and your pocketbook?
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Krista Deprey -&nbsp;Hair stylist at Bowl and Brush in Rocky Hill and hairdressing educator</li>
<li>Sarah Kaufold -&nbsp;Artistic director of the Voices of Concinnity choir and the Consonare Choral Community in Eastern Connecticut (<a href="https://twitter.com/choral_sarah">@choral_sarah</a>)</li>
<li>Molly Tran -&nbsp;Director of the Public Health program at Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, Illinois; Her research focuses on the occupational health of gig workers (<a href="https://twitter.com/WalkingNPR">@WalkingNPR</a>)</li>
<li>Ibrahim Shikaki&nbsp;- Assistant Professor of Economics at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut</li>
</ul>

Produced by Connecticut Public, 'Where We Live' puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

Where We Live is a call-in talk show about who we are in Connecticut and our place in the world.

Where We Live

Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

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