The FDA is poised to approve mixing vaccine brands for people getting booster shots. A doctor talks about us with the news. We also hear about how wild turkeys can cause trouble in populated areas. Plus, we talk about the ongoing investigations into the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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FDA may allow mix and match COVID-19 booster shots
The FDA is likely to authorize switching between vaccines when getting a COVID-19 booster shot. We explain the science of switching shots and other COVID news.
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What to do about urban, problematic turkeys
You would expect to find turkeys in forests, pastures and fields. They’re also quite common in urban areas and can be a bit of nuisance. We look at the problems urban turkeys can pose and what communities can do to minimize the birds’ presence.
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Week in Washington: October 20, 2021
The committee investigating the Jan. 6 attacks on the U.S. Capitol is in a fight with former President Donald Trump over who needs to testify before the panel. We get the latest on that, and where efforts stand among Democrats negotiating an infrastructure and social safety net package.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Ajay Sethi Guest
- Brad Koele Guest
- Marc Fisher Guest
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