President Biden Turns 80 as Questions Swirl Over Whether He Should Run Again
President Biden turned 80 over the weekend, the oldest serving president in U.S. history. He has said he intends to run again, planning a decision for early next year. However, recent gaffes have added to concerns from those in his own party and polls also show that the public has doubts about leaders his age. Julia Manchester, national political reporter at The Hill, joins us for this, GOP hopefuls beginning to make their case, and Nancy Pelosi’s legacy as Speaker of the House.
Next, due to inflation, supply chain issues, and the bird flu, your Thanksgiving meal is definitely more expensive this year. 20% more expensive to be exact. The average cost of a meal for ten is $64.05. You could see a shortage of large birds and everything on the table costs more except for one item, fresh cranberries. Herb Scribner, reporter at Axios, joins us for what to know.
Finally, electric vehicles continue to grow into the mainstream of car buying. EVs are the fastest growing segment of the auto market with sales jumping 70%. Gas powered cars account for most of the new car market, but people are increasingly turning to battery powered cars to save money on maintenance and fuel, making them their daily drivers. Peter Eavis, business reporter at the NY Times, joins us for more.
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