Dec 2, 2021

A look at Biden’s winter plan for COVID

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks in the State Dining Room of the White House on January 26, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Doug Mills-Poole/Getty Images)

Also today: Diane Swonk references "Groundhog Day" during our standing markets discussion as everyone struggles to determine what omicron's impact could actually be on the economy. There are concerns as to what hedge fund ownership could mean for many local news outlets. Grocery chain Kroger is squaring off against Publix in Florida by utilizing a delivery-only approach.

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What does hedge fund ownership mean for local news outlets?

by Savannah Maher

Dec 2, 2021

As local newsrooms struggle, hedge funds can become the investors of last resort.

Many at newspapers have concerns that hedge fund ownership could compromise their work.

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Kroger takes on Publix in Florida with no-store strategy

by Amanda Peacher

Dec 2, 2021

It's all about delivery.

The delivery-only method for Kroger comes with some risk, especially in such a competitive market.

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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

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

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