State of the Union. Also, The End of the Public Health Emergency.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8
PROGRAM # 9910 12:00 PM PT

State of the Union.

President Biden delivered his second State of the Union speech before a divided Congress and a House controlled by Republicans. As Republicans launch congressional investigations into his administration on matters like the handling of the border, Biden is expected to talk about the economy, the war in Ukraine, the looming debt-ceiling fight, gun violence and police reform. This is a report with highlights and analysis.

Guests: José López Zamorano, News Reporter, Washington, DC; Frances Colon, Senior Director for International Climate Policy, Center for American Progress, Washington, DC.

The End of the Public Health Emergency. The Biden administration announced that the coronavirus public health emergency will end in May. Millions have received free Covid tests, treatments and vaccines during the pandemic, and some people may find it harder to access those health services once the emergency is over. Analysts examine the political and social impact of this decision. Also, while Covid is still around, the Federal Reserve chair says it doesn’t pose a risk to the economy anymore. What does this mean?

Photo: Joe Biden via Facebook

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