Pandemic Spending Habits, TikTok Security Concerns, News

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President Donald Trump speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Washington.
President Donald Trump speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Washington. Patrick Semansky/AP Photo

President Trump has threatened to ban the video app TikTok, but now Microsoft says it may purchase the platform from its Chinese parent company. We find out why it’s getting so much attention. We also ask how your spending habits have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, a top news story.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Purush Papatla Guest
  • Echo Wang Guest