10 Aug 2023
12m

Hawai'i Fires, Rising Inflation, Wegovy Clinical Trial

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Up First from NPR

This podcast episode discusses the devastating wildfires in Hawaii, their impact on the community, and the unusual combination of wildfires and hurricanes. It also explores the increase in inflation rates and its effects on low-income families, the problem of insufficient funding for year-round programs, the ban on weight loss drugs under federal law, and the efforts by Novo Nordisk to change this ban and promote their weight loss medication. Overall, the episode highlights the challenges faced by the community and the need for support and solutions to address these issues.

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