Episode Details

Another day, another loss for Putin’s forces, as the Russian military have fully withdrawn from the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. Meanwhile, President Biden announced an executive order banning new US investment in Russia, and a new round of sanctions for Russian banks. Next, prosecutors announced that the Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Amir Locke will not face criminal charges. The NFL is facing an investigation of its own into allegations of workplace harassment of women and minorities. Plus, Federal Reserve officials are planning on making serious moves to fight high inflation in the coming months. Finally, the DC elite are reeling from a Covid surge after the recent Gridiron Club dinner turned into a superspreader event.

Resources/Articles mentioned this episode:

• WaPo: Ukrainian officials begin urging evacuations amid reports of new attacks in east
• NY Times: No Charges Against Police in Amir Locke Shooting
• NY Times: Attorneys General Threaten to Investigate N.F.L.’s Treatment of Female Employees
• AP: Fed signals more aggressive steps to fight inflation
• Axios: Mini-COVID wave hits D.C. elite

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