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Fishkind Conversations: The Worst Of The Recession Has Passed, But Effects Will Linger

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Hank Fishkind. Photo: Matthew Peddie, WMFE


The worst of the COVID-19 recession may be behind us, but economic analyst Dr. Hank Fishkind says the effects will linger until there’s a vaccine.

He tells 90.7’s Nicole Darden Creston that certain policies could help at the state and local levels…but Florida’s lawmakers are not implementing them.

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Nicole Darden Creston

About Nicole Darden Creston

All Things Considered Host and Reporter

Nicole came to Central Florida to attend Rollins College and started working for Orlando’s ABC News Radio affiliate shortly after graduation. She joined WMFE in 2010. As a field reporter, news anchor and radio show host in the City Beautiful, she has covered everything from local arts to national elections, from ... Read Full Bio »

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