James Doubek
James Doubek is an associate editor and reporter for NPR. He frequently covers breaking news for NPR.org and NPR's hourly newscast. In 2018, he reported feature stories for NPR's business desk on topics including electric scooters, cryptocurrency, and small business owners who lost out when Amazon made a deal with Apple.
In the fall of that year, Doubek was selected for NPR's internal enrichment rotation to work as an audio producer for Weekend Edition. He spent two months pitching, producing, and editing interviews and pieces for broadcast.
As an associate producer for NPR's digital content team, Doubek edits online stories and manages NPR's website and social media presence.
He got his start at NPR as an intern at the Washington Desk, where he made frequent trips to the Supreme Court and reported on political campaigns.
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Senators are scheduled to return to Washington on Monday, while lawmakers in the House are still not returning over coronavirus fears. -
Mark Wilson of the Florida Chamber of Commerce says businesses will emphasize their health practices to attract customers when reopening. Restaurants and retailers will open at 25% capacity Monday. -
Suzanne Clark, president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, tells All Things Considered that reopening the economy "will be phased in." She also says businesses will need more help to survive. -
Bruce Meyer, the president of Jefferson Health, which runs 14 hospitals in the Philadelphia area, says chemicals needed to do coronavirus testing are regulated by the government and hard to get. -
The Sweet Farm animal sanctuary near San Francisco is offering up a new service to liven up video calls: guest appearances by llamas, cows and other animals through its new service, Goat 2 Meeting. -
Many governors say they need more coronavirus testing. President Trump said his administration would have a call with governors on Monday about increasing capacity.
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A Smithfield Foods pork processing plant in Sioux Falls has become a hot spot of coronavirus cases. Workers think the company took too long to communicate and take action. -
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer tells All Things Considered she's listening to scientists and medical experts on when to ease restrictions. President Trump has claimed authority to "open up" states.
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Sheila Krumholz, the executive director of the Center for Responsive Politics, talked with All Things Considered about a new wave of lobbying for money in coronavirus relief measures. -
While demand has spiked, puzzlemakers are having a hard time keeping up, especially as social distancing and business closures hobble production. Plus: tips for puzzlers.
