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May 26, 2021

Rosie the Riveter and Uncle Sam encourage service members to get the COVID vaccine

We visit the airfield hangar at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, for a look at how military leaders are trying to convince soldiers to get vaccinated. Plus, the CEOs of big banks are testifying in Congress this week. We preview what they’ll be talking about. And, with more people out and about, the beauty market is rebounding.

Spc. Lorrin Rice, 35 weeks pregnant, waiting to get vaccinated at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. — Spc. Lorrin Rice, 35 weeks pregnant, waiting to get vaccinated at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
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Segments From This Episode

Bank CEOs will likely face social issue questions from Congress
by Justin Ho
Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images
The bank leaders may be asked about diversity and lending practices during the pandemic.
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The beauty market is getting a makeover as recovery continues
by Kristin Schwab
Glyn Kirk/AFP via Getty Images
It’s rebounding after sales in the U.S. prestige beauty market declined almost 20% last year, according to the NPD Group.
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Military leaders encourage hesitant service members to get vaccinated
by Blake Farmer
Blake Farmer/WPLN News
Many people in the military are already fully immunized. Others are taking more time to convince.
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The Team

David Brancaccio Host
Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin Producer
Jay Siebold Technical Director
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director