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Controversy in Georgia; Staving Off a Fourth Wave
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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Apr 5, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
Leaders across corporate America, from Coca-Cola and Delta to the MLB, have spoken out against Georgia’s controversial voting law. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) defends the legislation, and suggests that non-lawmakers should stick to their own businesses. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses the increased rates of vaccinations, cases of Covid-19, and offers the vaccinated population a word of advice: remain careful. Plus, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is pushing for a global minimum corporate tax, and GameStop’s saga continues, now with more cash.
Released:
Apr 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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