First: We’ve got the context on the biggest stories from the week –from Oklahoma’s abortion ban… to a new date you might want to add to your calendar if you’ve got student loans
Next up: We’ve got an update on what’s going on in Ukraine – and where things stand after Ukraine accused Russia of committing serious war crimes.
ICYMI: If you’ve tried to buy a house recently – it seems like actually closing on a place is harder than winning the lottery. We’ll break down the wild ride that is the housing market, and ask two experts: when are we gonna get some relief? PS: Need tips on buying a home in a crowded market? We’ve got you covered.
Then: Americans are seeking surrogates to start or expand their families…but can’t seem to find anyone. We’ll talk to two experts about why this already complex process just keeps getting harder.
Finally: If you’re in need of some quality R&R, you’re not alone. We’ll tell you about the unexpected place more people are going to get some rest.
On this episode, you’ll hear from:
Margaret Brennan, Moderator, Face the Nation, CBS Chief foreign affairs correspondent
Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist, First American Financial Corporation
Nicole Bachaud, economist, Zillow
Dr. Natalie Crawford, fertility physician, board-certified OB GYN
Dr. Lucky Sekhon, infertility specialist, board-certified OB GYN
Amber McMillan, Senior Vice President of Fitness and Weight Loss, LifeTime Gyms
Skimm'd by Alex Carr and Will Livingston. Additional help from Sagine Corrielus. Engineered by Andrew Callaway. TheSkimm’s head of audio is Graelyn Brashear.
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