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Wednesday, October 27th, 2021
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Oct 27, 2021
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For our first story, we have a scandal right out of Liberty University. Next, let’s do an update on the spending bill in Congress, before getting to the billionaire tax proposal. Plus, Spanx founder Sara Blakely just sold her company to Blackstone at a valuation of about $1.2 billion dollars. Then, we cover Princess Mako's wedding, a new U.S. private refugee sponsorship program, and Pfizer's Covid vaccine for kids ages 5-11.
Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:
ProPublica: "'The Liberty Way': How Liberty University Discourages and Dismisses Students’ Reports of Sexual Assaults"
CNN: "Americans may finally get paid family leave. Here's what to know"
Axios: "Biden plan expected to include at least $500B for climate"
Washington Post: "The world needs to cut its emissions seven times as fast to hit climate goals, U.N. report finds"
Washington Post: "Democrats' billionaire tax would heavily target 10 wealthiest Americans, but alternative plan is emerging"
NY Times: "At Last, a Royal Wedding. But No Trumpets, Just a News Conference"
NPR: "Spanx CEO surprises employees with 2 first-class plane tickets and $10,000"
Axios: "U.S. will now allow private citizens to sponsor Afghan refugees"
Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:
ProPublica: "'The Liberty Way': How Liberty University Discourages and Dismisses Students’ Reports of Sexual Assaults"
CNN: "Americans may finally get paid family leave. Here's what to know"
Axios: "Biden plan expected to include at least $500B for climate"
Washington Post: "The world needs to cut its emissions seven times as fast to hit climate goals, U.N. report finds"
Washington Post: "Democrats' billionaire tax would heavily target 10 wealthiest Americans, but alternative plan is emerging"
NY Times: "At Last, a Royal Wedding. But No Trumpets, Just a News Conference"
NPR: "Spanx CEO surprises employees with 2 first-class plane tickets and $10,000"
Axios: "U.S. will now allow private citizens to sponsor Afghan refugees"
Released:
Oct 27, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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