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Oct 26, 2017

10/26/2017: So it’s an emergency. Now what?

President Donald Trump announced a 90-day public health emergency to deal with the opioid crisis, but didn’t allot any new funds, so many are wondering if this will even scratch the surface of the problem. Deregulation is a hot topic among Republicans right now, and FCC head Ajit Pai is planning to dismantle rules limiting ownership of multiple media companies in one market. Plus, Kai catches up with the production supervisor for “Hamilton” to talk about what it’s been like taking the show on the road.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event highlighting the opioid crisis in the U.S. October 26, 2017 in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event highlighting the opioid crisis in the U.S. October 26, 2017 in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC.
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President Donald Trump announced a 90-day public health emergency to deal with the opioid crisis, but didn’t allot any new funds, so many are wondering if this will even scratch the surface of the problem. Deregulation is a hot topic among Republicans right now, and FCC head Ajit Pai is planning to dismantle rules limiting ownership of multiple media companies in one market. Plus, Kai catches up with the production supervisor for “Hamilton” to talk about what it’s been like taking the show on the road.