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CDC Vaccine Vote; Netflix Buys Warner Bros; Economic Outlook

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Shownote

A CDC advisory panel has voted to roll back Hepatitis B vaccines for newborns. If approved, it could reverse 30 years of gains in fighting the liver disease. We also look how Hollywood is responding Netflix purchasing Warner Bros. And we look at a series o...

Highlights

A major shift in public health policy and a blockbuster move in the entertainment industry are making waves this week, as concerns grow over both the long-term impacts on disease prevention and creative labor. Meanwhile, economic pressures continue to shape the national conversation ahead of a critical Federal Reserve decision.
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CDC panel reverses newborn hepatitis B vaccination recommendation after 30 years
06:53
Jane Fonda calls the Netflix-Warner Bros merger a catastrophic deal.

Chapters

Why is a decades-old hepatitis B vaccine policy suddenly under threat?
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Who’s behind the push to change newborn vaccination guidelines—and why?
03:36
What does Netflix’s massive Warner Bros deal mean for the future of movies?
06:53
How are Hollywood unions and creators fighting back against media consolidation?
09:49
With inflation and unemployment rising, what will the Fed do next?
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Transcript

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