There are currently millions of jobs in America that cannot be filled. Neil Bradley is the Chief Policy Officer with the US Chamber of Commerce, and he suggests that easing the immigration process will lead to more filled jobs and a decrease in inflation. 

Biden just completed his first year as President today. He made several promises during the campaign that he has not followed through on. Rick takes calls to see how the people in Pittsburgh view his job so far.

The Mt. Oliver School shooting, Starbucks eliminates the vaccine mandate, and Great Britain prepares to return to normal. All that and more on todays Drive at 5.

Rick discusses the 8th edition to his reading list "When Leadershi* Hits the Fan". It examines the fragile relationship between employee happiness, company culture, and how leaders can shape both. Written by Pittsburgh-based CEO Nick Vizzoca, this is not a do-this-and-you'll-be-successful book. Instead, it is a system of self-examinations that ultimately encourage leaders to strive for happiness on the way to success.

Thirty-six years ago, Diane Hupp walked into the old Children's
Hospital of Pittsburgh as a volunteer. Today, UPMC announced that she
will be the next President of the facility. Most recently, Hupp has
served as VP of Operations at Children's and it's Chief Nursing
Officer. She visited with Rick Dayton about the news hours after it
was announced.  Hupp takes over for Mark Sevco on February 1st.

The Tonga Volcano eruption, Connor Lamb receives an endorsement, and a new President of Children's Hospital