Though lawmakers have expressed a desire to pass privacy legislation at the federal level, no vehicle for comprehensive privacy legislation is in sight at this late stage of the 118th Congress. Cameron F. Kerry discusses why momentum has stalled on this issue and explains at least one avenue for progress.
Baltimore bridge crisis. The collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore is both a human tragedy and an economic disaster. Joseph W. Kane joins the show to outline the implications for commerce and infrastructure.
What a strong economy can and can’t fix. The United States has recovered from COVID-19’s economic disruption with a strong economy, but this alone doesn’t address all the challenges Americans face. Wendy Edelberg gives an update on wages, inflation, child poverty, and more.
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