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The TL;DR on the Inflation Reduction Act
Aug 8, 2022

The TL;DR on the Inflation Reduction Act

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Today, we'll dig into two parts of the Inflation Reduction Act: Medicare's ability to negotiate prescription drug prices and wins for Big Oil.

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Why isn't Big Oil up in arms about the climate-friendly Inflation Reduction Act?

by Andy Uhler
Aug 8, 2022
The bill incentivizes clean energy but doesn't vilify fossil fuels. Traditional oil companies can access some of the benefits as well.
The climate legislation gives oil companies a win with expanded drilling opportunities on federal lands and a pipeline in West Virginia.
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Medicare may soon be able to negotiate prescription drug prices

by Matt Levin
Aug 8, 2022
The health policy reform is part of the Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act, which could aid 48 million Medicare recipients.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the Inflation Reduction Act will save Medicare $288 billion over the next decade.
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Workers are picking up extra jobs just to pay for daily necessities

by Kimberly Adams and Anais Amin
Aug 8, 2022
More people in the United States are working two full-time jobs than ever before, says Lauren Kaori Gurley of The Washington Post.
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A Warmer World

As wildfire disasters multiply, evacuation planning lags

by Kimberly Adams and Anais Amin
Aug 8, 2022
Fires are unpredictable. They can spark anywhere, grow to any size and move in any direction, says Caroline Mimbs Nyce of The Atlantic.
Evacuated residents watch a fire burn a hillside in California. Wildfires are a relatively new form of disaster, says Caroline Mimbs Nyce, a staff writer at The Atlantic. "There's no playbook."
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The Calling

A Maine social worker finds a new calling on a cross-country bike trip

by Marielle Segarra
Aug 8, 2022
Leah Day knew she was ready for a professional change, but wasn't exactly sure what was next.
Twain Braden, Leah Day and their sweet dog, Georgie. Braden supported Day's cross-country bike trip with son Oakley.
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Music from the episode

Drifting Maverick Sabre
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Somnium Rodrigo Y Gabriela
Spiritual State Nujabes & The Champloo
Feel Your Weight (Poolside Remix) Rhye, Poolside

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Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer
Maria Hollenhorst Producer II
Andie Corban Producer I
Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II
Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I
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