Podcast: 2019-05-14 Hospitals in Rural America are Closing, Leading to Devastating Consequences

The Takeaway

Hospitals in Rural America are Closing, Leading to Devastating Consequences

Patients are having to travel long distances to access the care they need.

China Strikes Back: Trade War Escalation Spooks Global Markets

China announced retaliatory tariffs on Monday, promising to “never surrender” in the trade war with the US.

Pompeo Cancels Trip to Moscow to Meet with E.U. Diplomats About Iran

On Monday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo canceled a planned trip to Moscow and instead met With E.U. diplomats, with hopes of finding common ground over Iran.

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A Rhode Island School Districts “Lunch Shaming” Policy Renews Conversation Over School Lunch Debt

Students in Warwick, RI who owed money for past meals were to be served cold sunflower butter and jelly sandwiches until a national backlash caused the district to scrap its plan.

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