At the intersection of politics and public health
Dec 6, 2023

At the intersection of politics and public health

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A federal ban by the Biden administration in an election year could be a politically fraught move.

Segments From this episode

A ban on menthol cigarettes may come down the pipeline ... eventually

The Biden administration may delay a long-discussed government ban on menthol cigarettes. Federal rules were supposed to be finalized this year. We take a closer look at why.

Stitch Fix's quarterly earnings spotlight changes in the subscription economy

Dec 6, 2023
The personalized clothing box company's results may signal how such firms are faring in the current economic climate.
Since a pandemic high, inflation and subscription fatigue have unraveled some of the success of subscription service Stitch Fix.
Daniel G. Wells III, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Venezuela's 360% inflation fuels migration, poverty

Dec 6, 2023
While the economy is slowly improving, a quarter of Venezuela's population has left the country as high inflation and low wages persist.
A man counts cash to buy groceries in a Caracas supermarket. Prices are beyond the reach of many Venezuelans.
Federico Parra/AFP via Getty Images

Music from the episode

Hopes and Dreams Anamanaguchi

The team

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera Executive Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Nick Esposito Media Producer
Nic Perez Director/Producer
James Graham Producer, BBC
Jo Critcher Producer, BBC
Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC
Lis Mahy Producer, BBC