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Jun 5, 2023
The push against workplace body discrimination gains momentum
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New York City's new law against formalized body discrimination, signed into law last month, makes it the biggest city so far to pass such protections. We look into what's behind the move to prohibit the practice amongst employers and what it means for employees. Plus, Saudi Arabia's announcement that it will cut oil production may have moved markets this morning, but economist Julia Coronado says this year has been a story of surprisingly low energy prices.
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The team
David Brancaccio
Host
Leanna Byrne
Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera
Executive Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey
Senior Producer
Erika Soderstrom
Producer
Alex Schroeder
Producer
Ariana Rosas
Producer/Director
Jarrett Dang
Digital Producer (gone fishing)
Jesson Duller
Media Producer
Nick Esposito
Media Producer
James Graham
Producer, BBC
Jo Critcher
Producer, BBC
Olie D'Albertanson
Producer, BBC