ICE raids harken back to COVID-era hardship
ICE raids harken back to COVID-era hardship  
Podcast: Marketplace All-in-One
Published On: Thu Dec 11 2025
Description: The COVID-19 pandemic changed the economic circumstances of many, creating demand for direct aid, interrupting consumer spending, and altering the nature of work. Today, there are people across the country in lockdown again — mixed-status immigrant families, who are experiencing disruptive economic pressures that mirror the pandemic. Today, we'll draw parallels. Plus, more people admit to stealing at self-checkouts. And, what can we expect from the Federal Reserve in 2026?