Wildfires burning in western Canada are triggering poor air quality warnings in the upper Midwest, advising people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people to limit outdoor activities. Meteorologists say that the impact of the fires this weekend could reach Oklahoma, Tennessee and Arkansas. John Yang reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
After decades of political and social progress, women’s rights are now the subject of renewed debate and policy change, amid a broader backlash on the goals of modern feminism. Atlantic staff writer and Pulitzer Prize finalist Sophie Gilbert joins Ali Rogin to discuss her new book, "Girl on Girl," which argues that pop culture of the 90s and early 2000s may have set back a generation of women. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A group of gray seals in Rhode Island are making a splash. They were rescued in March and April after becoming entangled in fishing gear and other debris near Block Island. Several were recently released after being rehabilitated. John Yang has the story. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Jan van Eck is the CEO of investment management firm, VanEck. Ricky Mulvey caught up with van Eck for a conversation about:
The future of Social Security, de-dollarization, and demand for gold.
Opportunities in China, India, and Brazil.
What falls into Jan’s “hated things” bucket.
Companies discussed: TSLA, NSE: BHARTIARTL
Host: Ricky Mulvey
Guest: Jan van Eck
Producer: Mary Long
Engineer: Rick Engdahl
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If you need a one-stop shop to browse the best concert offerings at a range of venues and different price points, sit back and get ready to scroll. From blues to rock to dance music, WBEZ’s summer concert guide has you covered. Reset learns about summer shows to put on your radar.
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