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Russian Airstrike Gets Closer to NATO Ally and the High Cost of Police Misconduct Settlements Mar 14, 2022

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Russia continues its assault on Ukraine this time targeting a military base just miles away from the Polish border. The airstrike killed at least 35 and injured over 130 people. The two major concerns at the moment are that Putin is inching closer to a NATO ally which would draw the U.S. into a conflict if attacked, but also there is a fear that Russia might be gearing up to use chemical weapons. Ginger Gibson, deputy Washington digital editor at NBC News, joins us for this latest attack, social media platforms being banned and inflation and high gas prices could endanger economic recovery here at home.

Next, there is a hidden cost to taxpayers for accusations of repeated police misconduct. The Washington Post collected data on nearly 40,000 payments at 25 of the nation's largest police and sheriff's departments and found that about $3.2 billion has been paid out to people claiming police misconduct. Many of the officers had multiple accusations. In most cases it is easier to just settle claims rather than long drawn out defenses and in paying a settlement, the officer or the department don't have to admit wrongdoing. Steven Rich, database editor for investigations at The Washington Post, joins us for more.

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WEEKEND EDITION- Covid Can Change Your Brain, Pig Heart Transplant Patient Dies, Coasting Culture Mar 13, 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- West Avoiding Larger Conflict, Biden Bans Russian Oil, When Will Inflation Fall? Mar 12, 2022

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

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Record High Gas Prices Are Hitting Pocketbooks and Patience Mar 11, 2022

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Inflation continues to be the highest it has been in 40 years driving costs up, but drivers nationwide are also having to contend with spiking gas prices which are the highest since 2008. The invasion in Ukraine and bans on Russian oil and natural gas are keeping these prices high with no end in sight. Michael Laris, transportation reporter at The Washington Post, joins us for how people are adjusting as gas keeps going up.

Next, President Biden’s ‘test to treat’ program started rolling out this week to praise and also many questions. People will be able will be able to walk into participating pharmacies or clinics and if they test positive for Covid, they will be given a free course of Pfizer or Merck’s antiviral pills. Questions are still floating around about supply of pills, rapid tests, and concerns over drug to drug interactions. Katie Shepherd, health and science reporter at The Washington Post, joins us for more.

Finally, the cost of going out is also going up with inflation creating problems for the nightlife industry. The increased costs for supplies and labor for restaurants and bars is leading to raising entrance fees and charging more for food and drink. The need to socialize and go out is high post-pandemic, but the high cost is making people reconsider. Anna Kambhampaty, styles reporter at the NY Times, joins us for nightlife inflation.

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Challenge for the U.S. And European Allies Is to Help Ukraine Without Directly Fighting Russia Mar 10, 2022

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The U.S. and European allies have done as much as they can to support Ukraine except for getting their militaries involved. The challenge is not engaging in fighting with Russia for fear it could spur WW3. Military analysts think that the risk of use of nuclear weapons is low, but it’s not a chance anyone wants to take. Stephen Fidler, bureau chief at large for the WSJ, joins us for how the West continues to help without getting directly involved in fighting.

Next, a sad follow up to a story that was a medical first. David Bennett, the first patient ever to receive an animal organ genetically modified to prevent rejection in a person, has died. He died two months after being implanted with a pig heart. The heart was working fine for weeks, but Bennett’s health deteriorated in the last few days. Karen Weintraub, health reporter at USA Today, joins us for what we know.

Finally, Disney has been hearing from upset fans angry about the high cost of tickets and fees for line-cutting apps that used to be free. Pent up demand is sending people to both Disney World and Disneyland in droves, but many increasingly feel that fun trips are out of reach without some serious investment. Hannah Sampson, travel reporter at The Washington Post, joins us for more.

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President Biden Bans Imports of Russian Oil and Natural Gas, Acknowledges It Will Affect Gas Prices at Home Mar 09, 2022

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President Biden has announced the latest steps to maintain pressure on Russia as Putin continues the Ukrainian invasion… banning the imports of Russian oil and natural gas. In his announcement Biden acknowledged two key things: First, we will see increased gas prices as a result and secondly, some of our European allies won’t be able to take the same steps right away because of their dependence on Russian energy. Russia is the world’s third-largest oil producer and Europe is their biggest customer. Justin Scheck, reporter at the WSJ, joins us for how the oil bans will affect prices in the U.S.

Next, the Great Resignation saw many people choose to leave their toxic jobs for better ones or leave for jobs that offered a better work-life balance. But not everyone left and some just opted to take it a little easier and work less. Employers struggling to retain workers are just having to deal with it. The Hustle culture is over and the challenge for employers is to figure out how to navigate changing workplace attitudes. The new hybrid work life might be one that accommodates both types of employees. Aki Ito, senior correspondent at Business Insider, joins us for the new coasting culture at work.

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These Are the Sectors Affecting Inflation the Most, When Will They Come Down? Mar 08, 2022

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Inflation keeps rising for the moment and could get worse before it gets better as the situation in Ukraine shows no signs of slowing down. Trying to figure out when prices will come down is tough and depends on many factors affects cars, rent, and energy costs. Gwynn Guilford, economics reporter at the WSJ, joins us for what’s coming down and what’s going up this year.

Next, a new study looking at brain scans of people before and after contracting Covid shows that they had more loss of gray matter and tissue damage than those who did not get infected. Notably, the study looked at those that were older and had more mild infections, meaning they did not have to go to the hospital. The shrinkage and damage was primarily in areas associated with smell. Pam Belluck, health and science writer at the NY Times, joins us for more.

Finally, more Americans are reporting that they are starting to feel the health worker shortage. Demand in health services is going back up as people are getting into their regular checkup routines, but they are finding it difficult navigating canceled appointments or delayed surgeries. More than one in five people said they skipped annual checkups and getting back hasn’t been so smooth. Tina Reed, healthcare editor at Axios, joins us for how the health worker shortage continues to affect us.

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Plan to Evacuate Ukrainian Civilians Paused After Russian Attacks Mar 07, 2022

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Putin and Russia continue their attacks on Ukraine with civilians increasingly getting targeted in the fighting. A short-lived ceasefire was supposed to let people flee safely, but the shelling continued again. In Russia, anti-war protesters are being detained and a new law was just passed giving someone 15 years in prison for spreading what they call fake news about the invasion. Ukraine's President Zelensky in the meantime made pleas to NATO for a no-fly zone and to the U.S. to provide more support including an embargo on Russian oil. Ginger Gibson, deputy Washington digital editor at NBC News, joins us for this and the latest on Trump and the Jan. 6 committee.

Next, for months many parents have been waiting for Covid vaccines for their children under 5. Instead there has been growing confusion and frustration at shifting timelines, delays, and poor communication from the FDA. Also in question is whether the vaccine for very young children will be a two or three dose protocol. Pfizer and Moderna say more data for this age group will be coming very soon and that authorization could hopefully come by April or May. Caroline Chen, healthcare reporter at ProPublica, joins for what's holding up the vaccine for kids under 5.

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WEEKEND EDITION- Key Moments From the State of the Union and The ‘Twitching Generation' Mar 06, 2022

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WEEKEND EDITION- Ukrainian Refugee Crisis, 140 Million Americans Have Probably Had COVID-19, Office Romance Is Back Mar 05, 2022

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