The pandemic has accelerated the exit of many Americans from big cities and tax heavy states to cheaper ones that can provide lower costs, bigger living spaces, and a better quality of life. New York and California have seen a big exodus and people are moving to places like Texas and Florida. Austin, gained the most people between April and October this year. Misyrlena Egkolfopoulou, reporter at Bloomberg News, joins us for how the pandemic is speeding up relocations.




Next, as coronavirus vaccines are rolling out, the big question is… Who is next in line? A CDC panel is meeting this weekend to discuss recommendations for who will get the vaccine after healthcare workers and residents of nursing homes. Groups such as teachers, firefighters, and even camp counselors are lobbying to be next. Rachel Roubein, health care reporter at Politico, joins us for who are the next most essential group.




Finally, getting into the end of the year, everyone is experiencing Covid fatigue and parental burnout has reached a tipping point. Parents have had an especially jarring year having to balance everything from staying healthy, juggling remote learning for the kids, and also trying to balance work life. It is especially tough for moms out there that are trying to do it all or even dropping out of the workforce to take care of their kids. Anna North, senior reporter at Vox, joins us for more.

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