If you’re looking for a job in the oil and gas industry, chances are it’s yours. The jobless rate for the U.S. oil industry is at a historic low, and producers are scrambling for workers. We’ll explain what this means for President Joe Biden’s plan to ramp up production and bring down gasoline prices. Plus, new revelations about Russian atrocities in Ukraine. On a lighter note, we’ll play a round of Half Full/Half Empty! And, guest host Andy Uhler’s dog makes a surprise appearance.
Here’s everything we talked about today:
- “How Russian soldiers ran a ‘cleansing’ operation in Bucha” from AP News
- “Shale Patch Unemployment Plummets as US Explorers Vie for Crews” from Bloomberg
- “Deepfake videos on TikTok can be fun. They can also be malicious.” from Marketplace
- EV sales accelerate, but crucial graphite is in short supply from Marketplace
- “With prices rising on cheap beer, some consumers spend extra on premium” from Marketplace
- “Is the era of free returns for online purchases coming to an end?” from Marketplace
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