Feb 3, 2022

Fear of an uncertain schedule is the peace-of-mind killer for shift workers, report finds

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Also today: The BBC's Victoria Craig visits us to discuss some of the global confusion that comes with talk of raising interest rates. The tribal settlement with drugmakers over opioids is part of a long journey of tribal efforts to establish their legal power.

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Report shows that for shift workers, schedule uncertainty destroys peace of mind

by Amanda Peacher

Feb 3, 2022

It also means they can't always make enough to cover basic costs.

Women and workers of color are more likely to work in the service sector and feel the effects of last-minute schedule changes. Above, fast food workers prepare tortillas in a Texas restaurant.

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In opioid settlement, Native American tribes prove themselves as a legal force

by Lily Jamali

Feb 3, 2022

The deal marks a shift in how tribes are treated when they seek financial restitution from corporations in the courts.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

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