Explaining The Dow And Its Relevance Amid Coronavirus Fears, Presidential Race Catch Up

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Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mike Espy celebrate at Johnny T’s Bistro & Blues restaurant in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Both men won their races. AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis

With the Dow Jones Industrial Average having entered a “bear market,” we discuss what the Dow is and how we should value how it’s changing. Then we talk about the shape of the presidential race with a political science professor.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Bjorn Eraker Guest
  • Lilly Goren Guest

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