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	Podcast:		KQED’s Forum
	Episode:		Silicon Valley in a Pandemic
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:53:18
	Publish Date:		2020-04-30 11:00:00
	Description:		Some of the biggest Silicon Valley technology firms are faring surprisingly well during the coronavirus pandemic. Google’s revenue grew by 13 percent in the first quarter of 2020 over the same period last year, while Facebook’s increased 18 percent. But startups are not faring as well, with many having to lay off workers, cut costs, or shut down altogether. We’ll talk about how the pandemic is affecting Silicon Valley.
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