Democratic Representative Ron Kind joins the show to share his thoughts on the invasion of Ukraine and the U.S. response. We also learn more about President Biden’s pick to be the next Supreme Court justice. Plus, a retail expert talks with us about whether shopping habits like buying in bulk could stick around after the pandemic.
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Rep. Ron Kind shares thoughts on Russia's war on Ukraine and White House response
The United States and its allies have stepped up sanctions against Russia as its invasion of Ukraine continues. Democratic Congressman Ron Kind joins us to talk about what he sees as the next steps for the White House and Congress.
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What we know about Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the US Supreme Court
Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first African American woman to be nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court. We learn more about her judicial background and what the confirmation process could entail.
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Shoppers still stockpiling two years into pandemic
Americans are still stockpiling two years into the pandemic. Sales at bulk retailers like Costco and Sam’s Club rose 26.6 percent in dollars and 18 percent in volume during the fourth quarter of 2021 compared with the same quarter of 2019. We talk with a consumer psychologist about how shopper behavior will continue to change.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Representative Ron Kind Guest
- Charley Jacobs Guest
- Nancy Wong Guest
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