A business professor and political expert explains the significance of the United States no longer recognizing as president the man who declared himself as such after a messy election. Then a food business reporter tells us what’s being done about the suppression of awareness of COVID-19 infections among farm workers in America. And discuss the latest on the confirmation process of President Trump’s third nominee to join the Supreme Court.
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An Explainer On Belarus And Why it Matters To The United States
Amid protests after what’s being called a blatantly rigged election, the U.S. is no longer recognizing Aleksandr Lukashenko the president of Belarus. We take a look at what’s happening in the eastern European nation, the history between America and Belarus, and why the conflict matters to the U.S.
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Why US Farms Are Secretive COVID-19 Flash Points
According to The Washington Post, fruit growers across the country blocked testing of seasonal farm workers and told those with COVID-19 not to tell people about it. We look at the extent of the problem and what, if anything, is being done about it.
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What To Expect From The Supreme Court Confirmation Process
Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett are expected this month. We talk with an expert on the court about what we can expect and what issues are likely to come up before the new slate of justices.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Bill Martens Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- David Schultz Guest
- Laura Reiley Guest
- Amy Howe Guest
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