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Gimme Shelter: Refugees in Europe, Inflation, Headline Stress Disorder

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  • First: Over a million refugees have left Ukraine as Russia continues to attack the country. We'll speak to a professor about what’s next for those leaving and how Europe has historically handled an influx of displaced people. Looking for ways to help Ukraine? Check out our guide. 
  • Next up: This war isn’t just being fought militarily. The West has also used global finance as a weapon to hit Russia back. We’ll break down the types of sanctions that have been imposed, and ask an expert how we might feel the impact of those sanctions, too. 
  • Then: President Biden did his annual check-in with the nation during his State of the Union address. We spoke to a political reporter about what the next year might look like. 
  • ICYMI: Baseball is canceled. Well, kind of. We’ll Skimm the drama between the players union and the owners in the MLB…in 60 seconds. 
  • Finally: When news alerts are high, your anxiety might be high too — and you’re not alone. So we ask a licensed psychologist her best tips to decompress from the headlines. Because peace of mind is a truce we can control.


    • On this episode, you’ll hear from: 

    • Serena Parekh, Director of the Politics, Philosophy, and Economics Program, Northeastern University
    • Megan Greene, Senior Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School, Global Chief Economist, Kroll Institute
    • Kadia Goba, national politics reporter, Buzzfeed News
    • Dr. Carolyn Rubenstein, licensed psychologist 


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        • Skimm'd by Alex Carr. Additional help from Sagine Corrielus. Engineered by Andrew Callaway. TheSkimm’s head of audio is Graelyn Brashear.

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