Wages Vs Inflation, Tennessee Failed Execution, Cornell Rape Case Special Prosecutor
Summary
This episode examines the economic strain on consumers as inflation outpaces wage growth and rising interest rates increase borrowing costs. It also covers the critical condition of Krista Pike, a Tennessee death row inmate who survived two lethal injections, prompting a state review of execution protocols. Finally, the show reports on New York Governor Hochul appointing a special prosecutor to investigate the alleged Cornell University rape case after key details were withheld from local authorities.
Topics discussed
Intro: One year without federal funding for public media
News preview: Tennessee execution and Cornell rape case
Sponsor messages: Capital One, Schwab, and AT&T
Job market report: Hiring slows but avoids layoffs
Wage growth lags behind inflation
Inflation data and Federal Reserve rate hikes
Rising borrowing costs and consumer debt risks
Segment transition to Tennessee execution story
Krista Pike survives lethal injection in Tennessee
Attorneys call for commutation; Governor pauses executions
History of failed executions and protocol reviews
Political implications for Tennessee governor's race
Wrap-up of Tennessee execution coverage
NY Governor appoints special prosecutor for Cornell case
Revelations: Victim's statement omitted from DA review
Student reactions and loss of trust in campus police
Cornell removes claim that all info was shared with DA
Cornell officials decline to answer questions
Outro and production credits
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