The Daily Dive

President Biden got a big win when the House finally passed the bi-partian infrastructure bill, but any political gains will take time to be seen. Still in flux for now is the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better plan and polls continue to show that Biden's approval rating keeps dropping. Ginger Gibson, deputy Washington digital editor at NBC News joins us for this, a federal judge halts the vaccine requirement for companies with 100 or more employees, and things don't look good for a Democratic majority as many are retiring before the midterms.

Next, we'll continue to look at how the Great Resignation is affecting the job market. While many have left to pursue better wages and working environments, millions of Americans have been left behind and still can't find work. Millions of jobs are available, but they are not connecting with those who need them. Karla Miller, work advice columnist at the Washington Post, joins us for those left behind and the flip side, what employers did right to hold on to their workers... trust, appreciation, and support go a long way.

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The Biden administration has released new vaccine rules that could cover more than 100 million workers. For companies with more than 100 employees, the deadline is now January 4th for them to be fully vaccinated or get tested weekly. Employers are not required to pay for testing so the burden will most likely be placed on the employee. There is already opposition to the new rules and lawsuits will follow. Mo’Kelly, host of the Mo’Kelly Show on KFI Radio, joins us for what to know.

Next, there’s a plumbing problem on the SpaceX Crew Dragon. When astronauts return home later this month from the International Space Station they will have to wear backup “undergarments” if they need to do any business. A possible urine leak in the space toilet is the culprit. Alex Knapp, senior editor at Forbes, joins us for why it’s more important than ever for these astronauts to use the restroom before they launch.

Finally, there’s a new rulebook for first dates and it includes dressing down. We’re talking sweatpants or athleisure wear and no makeup. This can also extend to dating app profiles. The effort behind this is to put forth more authenticity, so a potential partner can get to know you better versus some perfect version of you. Rory Satran, fashion director and columnist at the WSJ, joins us for why first dates are much more casual.

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The Pfizer vaccine has been approved for kids ages 5-11 and while there are a lot of concerns with giving the vaccine to children, the dosage has been adjusted. Children in this age range will only be getting 10 micrograms of RNA in each shot, versus 30 micrograms for those 12 and up. Katherine Wu, staff writer at The Atlantic, joins us for why the dosage is less about weight and size and more about how the body can marshal a defense.

Next, election night 2021 did not look too good for Democrats. In a very closely watched race for governor in Virginia, Republican Glen Youngkin pulled out the win over Terry McAuliffe. Messaging was off for Democrats and Youngkin proved he could win without fully embracing Trump. David Siders, national political correspondent at Politico, joins us for election night takeaways.

Finally, residents in Minneapolis voted down the ballot measure that would have gotten rid of the police department in favor of a Department of Public Safety. People on both sides agree that police reform must be done there, but a majority did not want to dismantle the current structure. Janelle Griffith, national reporter at NBC News, joins us for all the fallout from “Question 2.”

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Vaccine mandates continue to be a problem for many companies that contract with the federal government. The clock is ticking with a December 8th deadline and thousands of employees have yet to be vaccinated. Many are requesting exemptions for religious and medical reasons and others are readying to file lawsuits in opposition. Tina Bellon, reporter at Reuters, joins us for the rebellion over these mandates.

Next, we have been hearing a lot about the Great Resignation and its effects on the job market. Right now, the normal rules don’t apply. In some cases people have quit their jobs and found better ones, many are finding success with gig jobs. Employers desperately searching for new workers aren’t worried about gaps in your resume as people are looking for their first post-pandemic jobs outside of what they did before 2020. Karla Miller, work advice columnist at the Washington Post, joins us for more.

Finally, this year’s Thanksgiving dinner is going to be very expensive. Pretty much every ingredient and other components like the disposable aluminum roasting pan is going to cost more or be harder to find. The usual suspects are responsible for this… supply chain issues, transportation costs and labor shortages. Kim Severson, national food correspondent at the NY Times, joins us for why you should shop smart and early for Thanksgiving.

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Instagram has changed itself to become a shopping destination for many, but be careful who you’re buying and don’t fall victim to “ghost stores.” You may think you are buying items from independent, small business owners and designers and paying a premium for it, but with some digging, you might be able to find some of those same items for half the price at places like Shein, AliExpress or Amazon. Terry Nguyen, reporter at Vox, joins us for the ghost stores of Instagram.

Next, the pandemic was a big inflection point for workers of all industries, but teachers were put in an especially difficult spot dealing with remote learning, back-to-school craziness, and concerns for their own health. Many teachers quit, and others are still thinking about it. Leslie Gray Streeter, author and contributor to The Washington Post Magazine, joins us to talk about conversations she had with teachers that left their profession because of the pandemic. Many felt guilt, anger and heartbreak over their choices.

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Biden’s Build Back Better plan continued to be slimmed down in an effort to get all Democrats on board. The plan now stands at $1.75 trillion and had some key things taken out like paid family leave and efforts to lower prescription drug prices. Biden said that his presidency and House and Senate majorities hinge on what happens with the plan. Ginger Gibson, deputy Washington digital editor at NBC News, joins us for this, Florida suing over vaccine mandates and a preview of election day.

Next, there has been a lot of scrutiny placed on social media recently in light of the Facebook Papers, and while social media has opened the line of communication for many, maybe we weren’t meant to talk to each other so much? The number of meaningful relationships a person can have is far less than the number of people you can accumulate in a social network, and that’s where the problems can start. Both genuine speech and misinformation gets muddled together very quickly. Ian Bogost, contributing writer at The Atlantic and Director of Film and Media Studies at Washington University, joins us for more.

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