When looking at the economic toll the pandemic has inflicted on the country, many people are focused on job losses and unemployment benefits, but another thing to look out for is wage cuts. Many Americans who kept their jobs have seen temporary hour and pay cuts that could become permanent or pave the way for more layoffs. Megan Cassella, economics reporter at Politico, joins us for these widespread wage cuts.

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