May 26, 2021

Rosie the Riveter and Uncle Sam encourage service members to get the COVID vaccine

Spc. Lorrin Rice, 35 weeks pregnant, waiting to get vaccinated at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Blake Farmer/WPLN News

We visit the airfield hangar at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, for a look at how military leaders are trying to convince soldiers to get vaccinated. Plus, the CEOs of big banks are testifying in Congress this week. We preview what they'll be talking about. And, with more people out and about, the beauty market is rebounding.

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Bank CEOs will likely face social issue questions from Congress

by Justin Ho

May 26, 2021

The bank leaders may be asked about diversity and lending practices during the pandemic.

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The beauty market is getting a makeover as recovery continues

by Kristin Schwab

May 26, 2021

It's rebounding after sales in the U.S. prestige beauty market declined almost 20% last year, according to the NPD Group.

People are splurging on some beauty products as reopenings continue and mask mandates are loosened.

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Military leaders encourage hesitant service members to get vaccinated

by Blake Farmer

May 26, 2021

Many people in the military are already fully immunized. Others are taking more time to convince.

Spc. Lorrin Rice, 35 weeks pregnant, waiting to get vaccinated at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

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