Democrats, Take The Stimulus Deal Already

Democrats, Take The Stimulus Deal Already

The White House, Senate Republicans and the House Democrats are all on completely separate pages about another coronavirus relief package. With the election just three weeks away, is now the best time to strike a deal? And what would it look like?


Guest: Jordan Weissmann, Slate senior economic and business correspondent.


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