Handle with Care: Worker Shortages, Haiti, Debt Ceilings

First up: Thousands of Haitian migrants are gathering at the U.S.-Mexico border. We’ll break down why they’re there and why the U.S. government’s response is stirring up controversy.

Then: We’ve got the latest on Pfizer’s vaccine for kids under 12, new rules for travelers entering the U.S.., Canada’s elections, and the first legal challenges to the new abortion law in Texas.

ICYMI: This week, we listened in on world leaders having a real life reunion at the U.N. General Assembly. We’ve got the details on their discussions.

Plus: We’ve heard a lot of warnings lately about the U.S. hitting its “debt ceiling.” We’ll break down what the debt ceiling is, why it exists, and how Congress is responding.

Next: The U.S. is facing a childcare shortage. And a nursing shortage. We’ll take a deep dive into both industries and explore why solving these staffing shortages won’t be easy. 

Finally: The 2021 Emmys kicked off this year’s awards season. We’ll discuss the highs, lows, and expectations for other awards shows.  

To share your story from the front lines of the childcare and nursing industries, leave us a voicemail at (646) 461-6370.

On this episode, you’ll hear from: 

• Lindsey Harris, president, Alabama State Nurses Association
• Heather Long, economics correspondent, The Washington Post
• Bridget Armstrong, senior audio producer, theSkimm, host of “Pop Cultured with theSkimm”

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