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  • Explainer: Trump’s Crypto Windfall and Corruption Claims
    In president Trump's first administration, he stated that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are "not money". Now, his sons head their own crypto company.On Today's Show:David Yaffe-Bellany, technology reporter forThe New York Times, covering the crypto industry, shares his reporting on the ways the Trump family has financially benefitted from embracing the industry in these first few months of his second presidency.
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  • The Science and Politics of Fixing Air Traffic Control
    Communication blackouts, delayed flights, staffing shortages -- New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport has been in crisis mode for the past week. On Today's Show:Pete Muntean, CNN correspondent covering aviation and transportation, pilot, and flight instructor, takes us behind the scenes of the multiday meltdown at Newark, and explains what's caused these problems for travelers and staff alike.
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  • Will RFK’s New Vaccine Policy Cancel Fall COVID Shots?
    Last week, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the Food and Drug Administration would require all new vaccines to be tested against placebos and to develop new vaccines without using mRNA technology.On Today's Show:Christina Jewett, reporter covering Food and Drug Administration forThe New York Times, explains what that will mean for future drugs, including COVID-19 booster shots, plus more FDA-related news headlines.
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  • Why The President Is Coming For Your Kids’ Dolls
    With the impacts of President Trump's trade wars beginning to be felt in the US, we discuss the macro- and micro-economics of the administration's trade policy.On Today's Show:Kimberly Adams, senior Washington correspondent for Marketplace and the co-host of the Marketplace podcast “Make Me Smart,” talks about the latest news on tariffs, including the end of the de minimis exemption, which may lead to higher prices for consumers. Plus, Arthur Dong, professor of strategy and economics at the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, offers analysis of the US-China relationship as Beijing is considering whether it should begin to negotiate with President Trump on trade.
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  • Pass the SALT? Tax and Spending Cuts Time In Congress
    With officials and lawmakers in Washington D.C. discussing federal budget priorities, we look the coming year in government funding. On Today's Show:Kadia Goba, politics reporter for Semafor, reports on the latest news from Congress, including where things stand on budget negotiations, the SAVE Act and more.
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