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$1 Million Lottery to Get Your Vaccine? Ohio Is Upping the Game on Incentives May 18, 2021

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Vaccine hesitancy continues to be an issue in the push to get everyone vaccinated and we have seen some smaller incentives such as free doughnuts and tickets to sporting events among other things, but Ohio has definitely stepped up its game. Gov. Mike DeWine is offering $1 million each to five adults by lottery, if you get your shots. Separately, he is offering full-ride scholarships at a public state university to five vaccinated teenagers. Incentives have been shown to work in some cases, but this plan has gotten a mixed reaction so far. Joel Achenbach, science reporter at The Washington Post, joins us for more.

Next, let’s get into the mind of what persuaded one man to storm the Capitol on Jan. 6. ProPublica was able to obtain a jailhouse letter from Guy Reffitt, who is currently being held for his part in the riots that day. He is not accused of entering the Capitol building or hurting anyone, but is suspected of having a gun and numerous text messages show his planning to put the country on notice that people are not happy... prosecutors characterize him as a serious danger to his family, Congress, and the entire system of justice. Things were so worrisome to his family at one point, that his own son reported him to the FBI. Joaquin Sapien, reporter at ProPublica, joins us for a look into what motivated Guy Reffitt.

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Calls for Cease-Fire Between Israel and Hamas Intensify and Cheating at School Rises During Pandemic May 17, 2021

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The fighting between Israel and Hamas continues with rockets and airstrikes killing people on both sides. There was even an airstrike on a building that housed international news outlets. Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the attacks will continue as U.S. diplomats have been dispatched to the area to help with de-escalation talks. Ginger Gibson, deputy Washongton digital editor at NBC News joins us for how the Biden administration is reacting to this situation and why the new guidance from the CDC on masks was causing confusion in the White House.

Next, as students spent more than a year at home in remote-learning settings, cheating has become more rampant and easier than ever. At North Carolina State University, more than 200 students were caught cheating. Texas A&M University had a 50% increase in cheating. Educators say a big part of this is the stress and pressure during the pandemic, and a lot of the cheating is done on homework help and homework auction sites where students can post their assignments and people bid on completing them for a price. Tawnell Hobbs, senior special writer at the WSJ, joins us for the latest surge in cheating.

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WEEKEND EDITION- Fully Vaccinated Can Ditch the Masks, Pfizer Vax Approved for Adolescents, Why It's Hard to Find an Original Bob Ross Painting May 16, 2021

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

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WEEKEND EDITION- Ransomware Attacks Emerge as Larger Threat, Rep. Liz Cheney Ousted, Companies Can't Find Employees May 15, 2021

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

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New CDC Guidance: Fully Vaccinated People Can Finally Ditch the Mask May 14, 2021

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The CDC has updated its guidance saying fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks indoors or physically distance regardless of crowd size. Only a few instances remain where you need the mask. The reason for this announcement is that the vaccines have been shown to work in the real world, protect against variants, and vaccinated people are less likely to transmit the virus. Marissa Fernandez, health care reporter at Axios, joins us for the latest from the CDC.

Next, if you’re trying to buy a new car right now, you might not find what you’re looking for. A shortage of computer chips is driving up prices and leaving dealerships with less cars to offer. The chips are used for everything from safety systems to brakes and engines. Some manufacturers are holding unfinished cars until they can get the chips or taking out some tech features from the cars. Nora Naughton, auto industry reporter at the WSJ, joins us for more.

Finally, it’s time to relax if you are fully vaccinated. You can really start to ease the worry about your Covid risk. Many public health experts agree the risk of the virus has greatly diminished for those that have gotten their vaccine. New daily cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are declining and in the instance that you do catch the virus after your shot, the symptoms will likely be much milder. German Lopez, senior correspondent at Vox, joins us for why the vaccine is the best way to start moving beyond the pandemic.

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Rep. Liz Cheney Ousted From Her Leadership Position in the House After Criticizing Former President Trump May 13, 2021

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House Republicans have voted to remove Rep. Liz Cheney from her post as conference chair after backlash over her continued criticism of former President Trump. With this vote, it illustrates that Republicans think the only way to winning majorities in Congress is with Trump as their leader. Julia Manchester, political reporter at The Hill, joins us for all the fallout… Cheney vowed to work toward never letting Trump near the Oval Office again.

Next, the east coast is dealing with the effects of the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, but these types of hacks are affecting others as well. Another ransomware gang just leaked sensitive personnel files from the D.C. Metro Police Department. Information such as social security numbers, psychological assessments and more have been released after a $4 million ransom was not paid. Dan Goodin, security editor at Ars Techinca, joins us for more.

Finally, a new study is pointing to MDMA as a possible new treatment for those suffering from PTSD. In a recent 18-week trial, participants were given three doses of MDMA which was followed up with one-on-one therapy. In almost all cases, this treatment was significantly more effective than those that got placebos. Jeffrey Kluger, editor-at-large for Time Magazine, joins us for the promise of MDMA in treating PTSD.

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With Colonial Pipeline Hack, Ransomware Attacks Rise to Industrial-Scale Threats May 12, 2021

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The Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack continues to affect the east coast as some gas stations are running out of fuel and people are waiting in long lines to stock up. With this attack, ransomware has emerged as a large scale threat moving beyond schools and businesses to infrastructure like the pipeline. The group DarkSide is said to be behind the attack, and resembles somewhat of a ransomware business. Robert McMillan, reporter at the WSJ, joins us for how these types of cyberattacks are increasingly causing problems.

Next, the FDA has approved the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for adolescents ages 12-15. They could be getting shots later this week, but as the pool of eligible recipients starts to skew younger, many parents may have questions about vaccinating their kids. The dosage is the same as adults and was shown to be 100% effective against symptomatic Covid. Karen Weintraub, health reporter at USA Today, joins us for what to know.

Finally, as the economy continues to rebound after pandemic closures, it is accelerating growth in small and midsize cities and there are a few breakout cities that are at the forefront of the comeback. Greenville, S.C. has a robust automotive industry. Provo, Utah has a growing tech industry with younger residents moving in, and Des Moines, Iowa is a place for finance jobs. Justin Baer, senior writer at the WSJ, joins us for the rising stars driving America’s economic recovery.

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Pandemic-Era Real Estate Market Is Crazy! A Windfall for Sellers, Headaches for Buyers May 11, 2021

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The pandemic-era real estate market is crazy and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. This time has been a windfall for sellers entertaining multiple offers above asking price and headaches for buyers, where offering more money is no longer good enough, contingencies are being waived and other concessions are also being made. Aimee Picchi, reporter at CBS MoneyWatch, joins us for the ulta-tight pandemic housing market.

Next, the economy is in comeback mode but businesses can’t find enough people to hire, despite millions of people that are still unemployed. Potential workers are holding back because of fears of getting sick, lack of child care, and some are still making more money with enhanced unemployment benefits than they made in their pre-pandemic jobs. Eric Morath, labor and economics reporter at the WSJ, joins us for why despite an economy ready to be on fire, some businesses can’t find employees.

Finally, similar to the housing situation, if you are in the market for a used car, good luck. You can expect high prices and fewer options. The average price for a pre-owned vehicle hit a record of over $25,000 in April. A global chip shortage is slowing down new-car inventory, people are holding on to their leases longer, and less inventory at rental car companies are all playing a part in these higher prices. Nora Naughton, auto industry reporter at the WSJ, joins us for more.

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States Ordering Less Vaccines as Demand Drops and Why It's so Hard to Buy and Original Bob Ross Painting May 10, 2021

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Supply continues to outweigh demand for the coronavirus vaccine as some states are beginning to order fewer doses than what they are supposed to be allotted. The Biden administration has a goal of 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4, but only about 57% of adults have received at least one shot so far. Also in an effort to get people back in the workforce, some states are rolling back enhanced unemployment benefits. Some governors argue that the extra money is keeping people from going back to work. Ginger Gibson, deputy Washington digital editor at NBC News, joins us for this and the upcoming vote to remove Re. Liz Cheney from her Republican leadership post.

Next, famed TV artist Bob Ross is one of history's most prolific painters racking up almost 30 thousand paintings in his lifetime, but you'd be hard pressed to find one of his original works in the open market. There are a few reasons why you might not find these paintings being sold. First off, Bob Ross Inc. which owns the majority of his work, has them locked away in a warehouse, but they make more money selling paints and painting supplies using his name. Secondly, many of his paintings are already sitting in homes across the country. His paintings can sell for over $10 thousand. Zach Crockett, senior writer at The Hustle, joins us for why it's so hard to find an original Bob Ross painting.

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WEEKEND EDITION- Shock Treatment Banned by FDA Still Being Used in One School and Why McDonald's Ice Cream Machines Are Always Broken May 09, 2021

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