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08
JUL
5pm
Harvard, MIT Sue to Halt New Foreign-Student Policy
P.M. Edition for July 8. Harvard and MIT are taking the Trump Administration to court over a new policy that bars foreign students from staying in the U.S. if their courses are taught online. Reporter Michelle Hackman has the details. Plus, reporter Brent Kendall looks at two Supreme Court decisions upholding the rights of religious employers. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08
JUL
6am
New Stimulus Projects Target Economy and Environment
A.M. Edition for July 8. Some pandemic stimulus programs focus on reviving the economy and the Earth. Dr. Anthony Fauci updates the timeline for vaccine development. And new owners of RVs struggle to pilot their massive vehicles. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07
JUL
4pm
U.S. Backs Drugmakers' Efforts to Develop Covid-19 Vaccine, Treatment
P.M. Edition for July 7. The U.S. is supporting two more drug companies, Novavax and Regeneron, that are working on coronavirus vaccines and treatments. Reporter Peter Loftus joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss the latest on the government's Operation Warp Speed initiative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07
JUL
6am
Latinos Face Special Hardship During Pandemic
A.M. Edition for July 7. Data reveal difficulties disproportionately facing Latinos during the pandemic. Big tech companies respond to China's new security law in Hong Kong. And why it matters that buffets are on hold because of coronavirus. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06
JUL
5pm
Why There's Still Controversy Over Wearing Face Masks
P.M. Edition for July 6. Medical experts say wearing face masks can help stop the spread of the coronavirus. But even with cases rising in the U.S., it's still hard to get people to wear them. Reporter Bojan Pancevski joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on the political, social and cultural reasons why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06
JUL
5am
Families Face Challenges Adopting During The Pandemic
A.M. Edition for July 6. The pandemic causes delays for some families seeking to adopt. Tech companies face possible new regulations from the EU. And the end comes for a controversial energy pipeline. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02
JUL
5pm
Jobs Growth Threatened by Coronavirus Spike
P.M. Edition for July 2. The latest U.S. jobs report shows progress, but doesn't reflect the recent surge in coronavirus cases or the rollback of reopening plans, which could set back the recovery. Our labor policy and economics reporter Eric Morath joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02
JUL
6am
Employees and Managers Struggle With Unused Vacation During Pandemic
A.M. Edition for July 2. Employees are hesitant to take vacation time amid the uncertainty of the pandemic. New jobless numbers offer clues on the economic recovery. McDonald's and Apple scale back reopening plans. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01
JUL
5pm
Behind the Decision to Abandon Minneapolis's Third Police Precinct
P.M. Edition for July 1. Amid growing protests and escalating violence, in late May, Minneapolis decided to abandon its Third Police Precinct to rioters. The controversial decision became a flashpoint in the protest movement sparked by the killing of George Floyd. Reporter Erin Ailworth joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more details on how it unfolded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01
JUL
6am
Government Prepares to Release Names of PPP Borrowers
A.M. Edition for July 1. What we will learn once the names of pandemic loan recipients come out. A top executive leaves Adidas amid diversity concerns. And a Trump tell-all book release is halted. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30
JUN
5pm
The Fight Over Reopening in Louisiana
P.M. Edition for June 30. Louisiana was one of the hardest-hit states early on in the pandemic. It began reopening in mid-May, but has now hit pause on those efforts. Reporter Scott Calvert joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on the push and pull to reopen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30
JUN
6am
China Passes Hong Kong National Security Law to Crush Threats
A.M. Edition for June 30. Chinese legislature passes security law in an effort to control protesters and activists in Hong Kong. Uber looks to expand its food-delivery business. The owner of many Pizza Hut and Wendy's stores is expected to file for bankruptcy. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
