Topic: Pandemic Relief

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COVID Retrospective
Episode 1439 1:44:52 - 1:47:02

1439: COVID Retrospective

WHO Funding Cuts, California Migrant Relief

The Trump administration faced criticism from Bill Gates and Nancy Pelosi for cutting funding to the World Health Organization during the pandemic. In California, Governor Gavin Newsom announced $500 relief payments for undocumented migrants who were ineligible for federal aid. Newsom defended the move by highlighting the essential work performed by the migrant community.