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Join The Center Square’s Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss former President Trump being reinstated to Twitter but refraining from tweeting. AGs demand health-care worker COVID vaccine mandate ends. Trump refrains from tweeting despite receiving account back. National debt to GDP ratio worse than CBO estimates, group says. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square’s Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss Pelosi’s decision to step down from House leadership as Senate Republicans pick McConnell to lead the GOP. Former President Donald Trump announces 2024 presidential bid. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square’s Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss the red wave that hit Florida but stopped there. Amid GOP gains, Warnock, Walker headed to Dec. 6 runoff to decide pivotal Georgia Senate seat. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper & ATN's General Manager Cole McNeely as they discuss: Probe launched into Homeland Security’s 'taxpayer-funded censorship campaign'. Early voting on the rise ahead of midterm elections. ‘Trick on Taxpayers’ outlines questionable projects funded by COVID-19 relief. Survey: Growing number of small businesses can’t pay rent. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Congressional Republicans Build Lead Over Democrats Heading Into Midterm Elections. GDP bounces back with 2.6% growth after decline earlier this year. ‘Declining ever since’: Home prices continue to fall since spring. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Republicans Maintain Edge in Battle for House, Senate, Gubernatorial Races. PayPal faces House inquiry after $2,500 'misinformation' fine controversy. Americans cut back on groceries because of inflation. Polls show gas prices are top concern for midterm voters with increase looming. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Biden takes heavy fire, defends himself after inflation data shows continued price increases. 'Breathing Room': Social Security Administration announces major raise for seniors. Prices continue to rise with food costs soaring, inflation data shows. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Gas Prices Rise for Two Straight Weeks, OPEC Expected to Drive Them Higher. Americans see 'most severe' pay cut in 25 years due to inflation. Poll: 74% are becoming more concerned about inflation. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Military subsidizes service members' grocery bills amid higher prices. Republican leadership pledges to 'repeal' IRS auditor expansion if GOP wins majority. Taxpayer-funded cancel culture? Lawmakers ask Education Secretary to push for tolerant campuses. Running on Empty: Petroleum reserve hits low point, gas prices begin to rise again. Report: Higher energy prices nationwide tied to government policies. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Out-of-state parents say California bill ignores their rights when kids want sex reassignment. Fed announces another rate hike to combat inflation, signals more on the way. Democrats block release of Hunter Biden financial documents in probe. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Truckers, small businesses, train industry warn of ‘dire consequences’ if rail strike occurs. Producer price index rises 8.7% in past year. Inflation report: Food prices continue sharp rise as gas costs drop. Clinton, Obama economist says U.S. 'has a serious inflation problem'. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Biden policy tying school funding to LGBT mandates comes under scrutiny. Report: Record 63% of small businesses freeze hiring. U.S. Army recommends food stamps for soldiers struggling with inflation. Independent voters say Biden’s attacks on ‘MAGA Republicans’ went too far. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Pandemic-era school shutdowns caused decades of student learning loss, federal report shows. Biden calls Trump and 'Maga Republicans' a threat to democracy. Union deletes document after report shows taxpayer-funded collusion with Biden administration. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Feds confirm GDP decreased for two consecutive quarters this year. Biden plan: Taxpayers to pay billions after administration 'forgives' $10K to $20K in student loan debt per borrower. Biden administration uses taxpayer dollars to help grow public unions, critics push back. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Washington, D.C.’s vaccine mandate for kids under fire as school year approaches. Poll: FBI's Mar-A-Lago raid has eroded trust in the agency. Cheney's hint at presidential run after loss met with skepticism. Biden signs $740 billion climate, tax and health care bill into law. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Department of Justice moves to unseal Trump search warrant amid widespread criticism. 'Make My Day,' Gov. Abbott says to Mayor Adams in response to threats. Critics: Small businesses in the crosshairs of new IRS auditing 'army'. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & ATN General Manager Cole McNeely as they discuss: Monkeypox outbreak declared national public health emergency. Flight canceled? Major delay? Rule change could net refund from airline. More Democrats question Biden on 2024 ticket. Dems push IRS auditing, but Americans say agency is too politicized. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Recession? GDP shows 2nd consecutive quarter of negative growth. Federal Reserve announces rate hike to combat high inflation. Americans feeling pain of inflation as they begin back-to-school shopping. Inflation is hammering rural America, report shows. ‘Uncharted Territory:’ U.S. debt will nearly double GDP within 30 years, Feds say. Poll: 83% of parents are not planning to vaccinate their kids under 5 years old. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Biden appears to say he has cancer; White House clarifies (Combined with) President Joe Biden has COVID with 'very mild' symptoms, White House says. Biden approval rating hits new low, poll shows. Nearly half of small businesses are in hiring freeze, citing inflation and costs. Nikki Haley hints strongly at 2024 presidential run. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: 'They are wrong:' Biden rebuffs ‘The Squad,’ praises Israel. Hispanic groups blast Jill Biden for taco ‘caricature’. Producer Price Index rises 11.3%, another worrying inflation marker (Combine with Consumer Price Index). Return of Congressional earmarks gets pushback as lawmakers blast $3 million for Brooklyn art museum. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Gov. Abbott authorizes returning illegal immigrants to border, but doesn’t declare invasion, New Jobs Report Out, & Most Americans expect higher gas prices this year as they struggle to make ends meet, polls shows. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Manchin, Sinema defy Biden on removing filibuster for abortion law as Republicans rally opposition. FBI’s response to attacks on pregnancy clinics undergoes scrutiny. Feds: 46 states saw GDP decline in first quarter of this year. Poll: 83% of Americans cutting back on personal spending due to inflation & Poll: 88% of small businesses concerned recession is around the corner. Study: Teen cannabis use rose, mental health declined in states with fewer legal restrictions Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. Exclusive TCS Interview with former President Donald Trump in which he talks about the economy and the January 6th hearings. Supreme Court strikes down New York's restrictions on concealed carry. Biden calls for federal and state gas tax holidays, a move critics call a 'gimmick'. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper and America's Talking Network's General Manager Cole McNeely as they discuss: Record high diesel prices threaten domino effect to other goods, Federal Reserve announces interest rate hike, White House faces questions on Biden's mental fitness, 2024 plans, Democrats face 'greater-than-average loss of seats' in November, report says, & Producer prices spike 10.8% in past year as inflation soars. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Consumer costs jump 8.6% in May, driven by record gas prices. Gas prices hit record highs every day this month. House passes ‘red flag’ law as gun control bills await fate in the Senate. Demand for mortgages drops to lowest point in 22 years amid higher rates. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Gas prices jump in leaps and bounds, setting another new record. Quarter of Americans will delay retirement because of inflation, survey says. New Biden administration rule will tie federal education funding to LGBT mandates. Debate over arming teachers resurfaces after shootings. Air Force service members sue over COVID vaccine mandate. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Victims of Uvalde mass shooting include cousins, best friends, honor roll students. O’Rourke interrupts Texas school shooting news conference, confronts Gov. Abbott. Texas shooting reignites debate over gun control. CBO: Debt to surpass GDP at record level over next decade. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Gas prices surge to new record high Thursday, a day after stock market plummets. DHS disinformation board paused after blowback. Majority of Americans say they are ‘falling behind’ rising cost of living. Majority of Americans support restrictions on abortion as nation awaits Supreme Court ruling. Border observers: Illegal immigration surge helped fuel U.S. drug overdose spike. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Biden administration cancels new oil leases as gas prices hit record highs. Senate passes Supreme Court Justice security upgrade as protests heat up. Businesses fail to find workers, and experts say federal policies have made it worse. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and America's Talking Network's Cole McNeely as they discuss: Leaked U.S. Supreme Court opinion would overturn Roe v. Wade. Roberts: Supreme Court to investigate leak of abortion opinion. Abortion could be severely limited in 23 states if Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. Democratic judge in Texas border county implores Biden to visit before suspending Title 42. While Mayorkas continues to defend DHS 'Disinformation Bureau,'. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: U.S. economy shrank in Q1, raising concerns about stagflation, possible recession. Americans more worried about inflation than they have been in decades. Biden administration faces mounting Title 42 concerns. Critics raise alarm over new DHS ‘speech police’. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fed report: Inflation passed on to consumers, will continue for months. Biden administration will fight to keep mask mandate for planes, trains and airports. States launch 'border strike force' to challenge Biden on lack of enforcement Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Biden approval hits low point, loses youth and minority voters. Amid inflation and worker shortage, small businesses pessimistic about the future. Producer prices rise record 11.2%, fueling more inflation fears. Consumer prices rise 8.5%, highest in 40 years. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Senate votes to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to U.S. Supreme Court. Americans more worried about crime amid violence, retail crime wave. Oil executives: Government policies play 'critical role' in cost of gas. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Majority of Americans report ‘falling behind’ rising cost of living. Biden to release oil reserves, a move critics say is too little, too late. GOP report: Teachers unions got ‘unprecedented access’ after donating tens of millions to Democrats. Biden unveils $5.8 trillion budget proposal with increased taxes on businesses, wealthy individuals. Critics rally against Biden’s capital gains tax proposal. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SCOTUS nominee has majority support but takes hard questions in Senate. Polls: Voters blame Biden for inflation. Economists expect elevated inflation as projected U.S. GDP plummets. Airline CEOs ask Biden to lift mask mandate. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bipartisan effort to repeal federal mask mandate on planes gains momentum. Biden blames gas prices, inflation on Putin, but critics push back. Inflation and rising costs likely to impact food prices in particular. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inflation expected to get worse this year. Consumer prices rise nearly 8% causing major inflation fears. Small businesses concerned as job openings hit record high. As gas prices reach record highs Biden to band Russian oil imports. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Dan McCaleb and Casey Harper as they discuss: Satisfaction with Biden's performance was low ahead of state of the union address. Biden takes on Ukraine, inflation in State of the Union address. Biden divides Democrats with calls to 'fund police' and Critics pan Biden's plan to fight inflation. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Biden addresses nation on Ukraine, says U.S. troops will defend NATO allies. Poll: Americans do not want to play a major role in Ukraine conflict. Lawmakers call for investigation, criticize federally-funded CRT program. 'Still Waiting': Lawmakers pressure IRS amid major backlogs. Poll: Voters unhappy with Biden’s work on Russia, the economy. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Senate considers suspending federal gas tax, but critics are wary. Poll: Majority of Americans unhappy with current immigration levels. Number of Americans living paycheck to paycheck jumps 7 percent, report shows. Durham filing alleges Hillary Clinton's team ‘mined’ White House servers to dig up dirt on Trump. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Senators introduce bill to prevent 'crack pipe' funding. Feds warn local police about trucker convoy protesting vaccine mandates. Inflation climbs higher, worst numbers in 40 years. Poll: 75% say ‘Defund the Police’ caused violent crime wave. America in Focus is a production of America's Talking Network. You can listen to all of our podcasts at www.AmericasTalking.com! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January job growth much better than expected. Study highlights high costs, limited benefits of government pandemic restrictions. Most Americans say their finances are not better off since Biden took office. White House defends spending as federal debt tops $30 trillion. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

U.S. Supreme Court to consider legality of affirmative action in colleges. Battle lines drawn, speculation circulates over Breyer replacement. Courts push back against COVID mandates as Americans' support for such measures dwindles. Taxpayers could experience major refund delays this year from backlogged IRS. Americans' pessimism on inflation hits record high. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Poll: Voters favor Congressional Republicans on range of key issues heading into midterms. Biden's filibuster, voting legislation failure leaves issue to the states. Rand Paul: Federal COVID stimulus to blame for record inflation. U.S. political alignments experienced historic shift in 2021. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

U.S. Supreme Court blocks Biden's private sector vaccine mandate, upholds health worker mandate. Sinema stands up to Biden, Dem leadership on axing filibuster. Producer prices rise highest on record, adding to inflation concerns. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Supreme Court oral arguments today. Poll: Majority supports blocking Biden’s private sector vaccine mandate. Dems threaten ousting filibuster, but moderates hold the line. Biden disapproval rating reaches new high. December sees significant job growth, but millions of Americans are calling it quits. Navy SEALs secure legal win ahead of Supreme Court vaccine arguments. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The U.S. Supreme Court early next month will hear challenges to two of President Joe Biden's worker-related COVID-19 vaccine mandates. 24 U.S. states have joined to file suit to block the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Administration for Children and Families from requiring Head Start program staff, certain contractors and volunteers to wear masks and be fully vaccinated by Jan. 31. One of the country’s most moderate Democrats, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin from West Virginia, will not vote for President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better Plan, effectively killing the legislation in the Senate. New York, California and Illinois saw the largest declines in population due to outmigration in 2020, according to new U.S. Census Bureau data, as overall population growth slowed to the lowest levels since the nation's founding. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inflation causing Americans to doubt Biden on economy, polls show. Producer prices spike highest level on record at 9.6%, signaling higher inflation. Report: Inflation costs American families $3,500 in one year. Senate votes to raise debt ceiling by $2.5 trillion. Congress passes $770 billion defense bill, allows discharge over vaccine refusal. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Experts predict less economic growth, elevated inflation for years to come. Poll: Voters unhappy with economy, Biden’s leadership. Federal judge blocks Biden's vaccine mandate for federal contract workers. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.