The CEOs of nine drug companies that are developing coronavirus vaccines have all signed on to a pledge to not seek regulatory approval until the shots have been shown to work in late stage clinical trials. This is an attempt to calm fears that a vaccine may be approved too soon for political reasons. Many Americans are skeptical about taking a vaccine if it seems like the development and authorizations are rushed. Christopher Rowland, business of healthcare reporter at the Washington Post, joins us for more.




Next, there are eight critical battleground states where the 2020 election will be won or lost. Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin represent 127 electoral votes and a potential roadmap for victory for the candidates. President Trump must turn out rural voters and Joe Biden needs a huge turnout in big cities, and in many states suburban women hold the balance of power. Michael Kruse, senior staff writer at Politico, joins us for the eight states to watch in the election. 

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