Ready to Reopen; Biden’s First Speech to Congress
In President Biden’s first speech to Congress, he emphasized jobs, support for the middle class, and all Americans “paying their fair share.” Pollster and strategist Frank Luntz breaks down what the P...
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren: Defining a “Fairer” Tax System
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) held the first hearing of her newly formed Senate Finance Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth. She discussed her vision for a fair tax system and ...
28 Huhti 202129min
Pfizer CEO & Combating Global Infection; Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg; Fighting Inflation Fears
Leaders in Washington continue their debate of “infrastructure” as some lawmakers begin crafting counters to President Biden’s $2T plan. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses the bipartisa...
27 Huhti 202133min
The “Everything Rally”; Vaxxed, Masked, & Ready for Summer
As vaccinations in the U.S. continue, health officials may consider relaxing some guidelines for wearing masks outdoors. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb considers spring and summer Covid sa...
26 Huhti 202132min
Capital Gains Pains & Hollywood Oscars Economics
President Joe Biden is expected to propose doubling the tax rate wealthy Americans pay on investment returns when they sell stocks and other assets. CNBC’s Ylan Mui reports on the possible hike in cap...
23 Huhti 202130min
HBO Glory Days with AT&T CEO; Pet Parenting with Petco CEO; Earth Day Commitments
AT&T CEO John Stankey says “the glory days are still in front of us” when it comes to the future of HBO. He discusses the company’s first quarter results, prioritizing dividends for shareholders, and ...
22 Huhti 202137min
The Costs of Free College; Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act; Apple’s New Tech Treats
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) have introduced their College for All Plan, legislation that would make college education free; CNBC’s Ylan Mui reports concerns that the co...
21 Huhti 202131min
Sen. Rob Portman on Biden's Infrastructure Proposal, Tesla Crash Investigation & Cannabis Crypto
GOP lawmakers are pushing to shrink President Biden’s more than $2 trillion infrastructure plan. Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) discusses his pitch to pay infrastructure reforms, potential bipartisan support...
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