In a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court struck down a centuries-old New York law requiring those that want to carry a concealed weapon for self defense to show a specific need for doing so.  This decision also clears a way for legal challenges to similar laws in other states.  The ruling comes down as the country is grappling with a series of mass shootings and a new gun law making its way through the Senate.  Robert Barnes, Supreme Court reporter at The Washington Post, joins us for more.

 

Next, youth mental health has been a growing issue in the country that has only been amplified by the isolation and stress caused by the pandemic.  In collaboration with the award-winning podcast, Force Multiplier, we’ll hear from mental health advocate, digital strategist and content creator, Jorge Alvarez, about today’s challenges with global and mental health access.  He’ll also tell us why representation is a big factor in fighting the cultural stigma around mental health.

 

Finally, it’s the new layaway… Buy now, pay later.  It has been exploding in popularity as more retail stores are offering it and a slew of new apps also getting in on it.  It lets consumers take something home immediately and then pay off purchases in installments.  Payments are usually interest-free making it an enticing option for those trying to avoid credit cards.  Claire Ballentine, personal finance reporter at Bloomberg News, joins us for why some experts are warning of overspending risks.

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