Sep 3, 2024

Who can get Ozempic?

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The diabetes and obesity drug is difficult for low-income Americans to access. Plus, have economic sanctions on Russia worked?

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Full warehouses and fewer orders: manufacturing production declines across the U.S.

by Caleigh Wells

Sep 3, 2024

The economy might still be growing, but the manufacturing industry is not. It contracted again this month—this time with some of the worst indicators we’ve seen all year.

One reason manufacturing orders are down? Consumers and businesses are waiting for the Federal Reserve to cut rates and are anxious to see who wins the election before making big purchases.

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The economic war on Russia has been a grand experiment for sanctions

by Stephanie Baker

Sep 3, 2024

The Kremlin has been cut off from much of the global economy by sanctions. But have they had the desired effect?

A fuel tank farm on Transneft, a Russian oil pipeline.

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Striking hotel workers want a return to daily room cleaning

by Stephanie Hughes

Sep 3, 2024

During the pandemic, some hotels cut back on services like housekeeping. Workers on strike say it’s time to bring them back.

Union workers for several major hotel chains are striking for better working conditions and hours.

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Who's able to get weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy?

by Samantha Fields

Sep 3, 2024

People with private insurance are most likely to be able to get prescription weight loss drugs covered. Less than 10% of people who got semaglutide last year were on Medicaid.

Ozempic may help with weight loss, but it isn't covered by most insurers.

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New FTC rule aims to simplify subscription cancellations

by Savannah Peters

Sep 3, 2024

Firms that sell subscriptions can count on significant revenue boosts from consumer spaciness. It helps if customers have to jump through hoops once they realize they’re shelling out for a product they don’t need.

The FTC rule should be finalized soon, but many firms have already gotten in the habit of offering clear disclosures and easy cancellation.

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Music from the episode

"Told You So" Paramore

"Sparks in Space (Rework)" Kyle McEvoy, Richard Houghten, wowflower

"Make Me One" Poolside, Body Music, Bosq, Xavier Smith

"Panorama" Møme

"TV Queen" Wild Nothing

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sarah Leeson Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Sofia Terenzio Assistant Producer

Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer

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