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WEEKEND EDITION- Positive Drug Tests at All-Time High, Why Inflation Is So Hard to Fix, Lawsuit That Influenced the Don’t Say Gay Bill Apr 03, 2022

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WEEKEND EDITION- Student Test Scores Improve as They Return to Schools, FDA Approves Next Round of Boosters for People 50 and Older, Redacted UFO Report Apr 02, 2022

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Positive Drug Tests at Jobs Hit 2-Decade High Apr 01, 2022

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Positive drug tests have hit a two-decade high mostly driven by an increase of positive marijuana tests. A couple of things are at play here. First, attitudes about marijuana are changing as more states move to legalize recreational use. Secondly, due to labor shortages, many businesses loosened drug screening policies to open themselves up to a wider pool of applicants. Will Feuer, reporter at the WSJ, joins us for more.

Next, President Biden has unveiled his plan to try and help ease gas prices across the country. We will be releasing one million additional barrels of oil per day from the national Strategic Petroleum Reserve for the next six months. The plan also includes putting pressure on energy companies to ramp up domestic production of oil. Jeff Stein, White House economics reporter at the Washington Post, joins us for the plan to lower gas prices.

Finally, over 5,000 sellers on the Etsy platform are planning a strike starting on April 11 to protest an increase in transaction fees that will be implemented on the same day. Sellers say that the company is making record sales and revenue but continues to saddle them with more fees and an influx of resellers and drop shippers on the site. Mia Sato, reporter at The Verge, joins us for why you might not be able to buy from your favorite sellers very soon.

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Many Who Quit During the Great Resignation Are Having Major Regrets Mar 31, 2022

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Many people who left their jobs during the Great Resignation are having regrets. About 20% of those that left didn’t think it was a good idea after all and many aren’t even planning on staying very long in their new positions. Reasons why they aren’t happy range from the new role being different from what they expected or even missing the culture of their old job. Paul Davidson, economics and jobs reporter at USA Today, joins us for more.

Next, according to the U.N. an estimated 4 million Ukrainians have fled the country mostly to nearby countries, especially Poland, which has taken in about 2.4 million people. Most of them have been women and children because of a law barring men of fighting age from leaving. While the numbers have begun to slow down, the refugee crisis will have long lasting effects. Joanna Sugden, reporter at the WSJ, joins us for how the number of those fleeing is larger than they first predicted.

Finally, the battle for your toilet paper is on. Due to the scarcity of traditional toilet paper during the pandemic, many people tried alternatives such as recycled toilet paper and paper made out of bamboo. Now these alternative companies are trying to maintain the momentum they have gained. Daniela Sirtori-Cortina, consumer goods reporter at Bloomberg News, joins us for how they are marketing to you, making sure you know it’s sustainable and most importantly, soft.

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FDA Authorizes Second Booster Shot for People 50 and Older Will Examine Long-Term Strategy Soon Mar 30, 2022

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The FDA has authorized a second Covid booster shot for people 50 and older and those 12 and older that have weakened immune systems. The decision was mostly based on data from Israel that shows it could be lifesaving for those over 60 but has only marginal benefits for younger people. Carolyn Johnson, science reporter at The Washington Post, joins us for the latest and also how the FDA will soon meet to discuss the long-term booster strategy for the rest of the population.

Next, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the controversial Parental Rights in Education bill, known to opponents as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. One of the key stories that influenced the formation of the bill is a lawsuit by January Littlejohn and her husband against Leon County Schools where they claimed that school officials helped their child transition to a different gender without keeping them informed. The conversation on this will continue as it doesn’t go to trial until next year and for Republicans, they see parental rights as a winning issue for the midterms. Andrew Atterbury, Florida education reporter at Politico, joins us for more.

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America’s Inflation Problem Is a Complicated Issue to Fix Mar 29, 2022

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Inflation continues to be a problem with a not so easy solution. Part of the problem is not everyone agrees on the absolute causes so the fixes are also not agreed upon. Most can agree that supply chain issues, rising oil prices and shifting consumer demands are all contributors. While the Fed and the White House try to help, they are limited in what they can do. Emily Stewart, senior correspondent at Vox, joins us for the complicated issue.

Next, a new supply chain issue could be on its way soon to one of the busiest ports in the world. New contract negotiations for more than 22,000 union dockworkers will begin soon and if history is any indicator, we are in for some disruptions. These workers have been working around the clock for most of the pandemic and some points of resistance could be more automation at the ports. Peter Goodman, global economics correspondent at the NY Times, joins us for this possible supply chain risk.

Finally, crime concerns in Los Angeles are leading to wealthier homeowners to seek out panic room installs in their homes. Depending on the build-out, the price can range anywhere from $100,000 to a million dollars. These safe rooms can be outfitted with biometric scans for entry and even with high-end amenities. Hadley Meares, contributor to the Hollywood Reporter, joins us for the rising demand for safe rooms.

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Takeaways From Biden’s European Trip and Sagging Poll Numbers Mar 28, 2022

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President Biden wrapped up his European trip with a message of unity for European allies, reassurances for Poland and a gaffe that some thought was him calling for regime change in Russia. We also saw a new round of poll numbers that don't look good for Biden. Approval rating is low and confidence in handling of Russia and the economy also took hits. Ginger Gibson, deputy Washington digital editor at NBC News, joins us for more.

Next, the return to in-person learning for students this year has yielded some improvement in test scores in reading and math, but still not to pre-pandemic levels. Young students still seem to be struggling, especially those that were learning to read in the last two years. Many teachers were alarmed to see how behind some were academically and emotionally when returning. Sara Randazzo, education reporter at the WSJ, joins us for how test scores are rising.

Finally, last June the Department of Defence released its much hyped UFO report and it landed without much information. Now an activist has published a longer and redacted report that members of Congress were briefed with. While still lacking a lot of clear information we did get an idea of other sections in the report that focused on possible new advanced technologies and most interestingly, the most common shapes of UFOs observed. Jason Koebler, editor in chief at Motherboard, joins us for this latest development.

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WEEKEND EDITION- Students Flourish in Schools Who Did Less to Contain COVID, Russian Refugees at the U.S. Southern Border Mar 27, 2022

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This is a compilation of some of the most compelling stories of the week.

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WEEKEND EDITION- Stimulus Checks for High Gas Prices, COVID Infection Linked to Increased Rate of Type 2 Diabetes, Confusing Way NFTs Are Taxed Mar 26, 2022

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This is a compilation of some of the most compelling stories of the week.

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Could You Get Stimulus Checks for Rising Gas Prices? Mar 25, 2022

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Could stimulus checks for gas be headed your way soon? Consumers could see increased costs of $2,000 this year due to gas prices. Three different plans have been proposed on the federal level to help ease the pain of high prices. But while lawmakers are trying to hand out more money, there are concerns it could make inflation worse. Aimee Picchi, reporter at CBS Moneywatch, joins us for what’s in these plans.

Next, President Biden is in Europe meeting with NATO and European allies to discuss next steps with Russia and how to help Ukraine. In response to the refugee crisis, Biden said that the U.S. will welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainians and is looking for ways to expedite the process. Biden also pledged more than $1 billion in new humanitarian assistance. Stef Kight, politics and immigration reporter at Axios, joins us for how the refugee process could work.

Finally, Hollywood loves its sequels, so much so that they barely even bother to change the name. Take the latest “Scream” or “Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” often new movies in the same franchise just add or subtract “the” or it remains exactly the same. Filmmakers say it’s not being lazy, rather it pays homage to the original and gets a new generation interested in a franchise. Chris Kornelis, contributor to the WSJ, joins us for more.

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