Is “Covid Flight” a Thing?

Tens of thousands of people leave American cities every year. Normally, they’re replaced by new arrivals seeking jobs, education, and opportunity. But in a world transformed by the coronavirus, what happens if nobody arrives to replace them?

Guests:

Emily Badger, reporter at the New York Times

Natalie Moore, reporter at WBEZ

Amanda Kolson Hurley, editor at Bloomberg Businessweek

Host: Henry Grabar

Need to set up your Slate Plus feed? If you subscribed through Slate.com, check out our FAQ at slate.com/podcastfaqs for easy instructions. Members subscribed via Apple Podcasts get automatic access—no setup required.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.