EPISODE · Apr 28, 2022 · 40 MIN
KNX In Depth: FDA might ban menthol cigarettes--Medicare Advantage plans not covering what they should--Mean Tweets from Congress--Video calls ruin brainstorming at work
Menthol cigarettes could soon be a thing of the past across the U.S. The FDA is proposing a ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. It's the most aggressive action taken against the tobacco industry in years by the agency. This will have a major impact on African-Americans and we go In Depth into why.Moderna is now asking the FDA to approve its COVID vaccine for the youngest of kids. But will many parents line up their little ones for shots? College graduates are putting their knowledge to use as they're leading the charge to form unions among the working class. President Biden is now asking Congress for 33 billion dollars in aid to help Ukraine right Russia. The money won't last long so we go In Depth into what happens if the war doesn't end. A new government report shows how Medicare Advantage plans are denying care that they should be covering for thousands of people. Working from home might be great for many people but when it comes to brainstorming with co-workers it might slow down the creative side. It may all have to do with too much focus. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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FDA proposed menthol cigarette ban; Moderna asks for COVID vaccine approval for kids under 6; college graduates lead union push at working-class jobs; President Biden asks Congress for more aid to help Ukraine; Medicare Advantage isn't covering what it should; meaner Tweets now from members of Congress; brainstorming at work stifled by video calls
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