Hurricane Ian Death Toll Rises as Residents Shift Into Rescue Damage Assessment Mode

Residents in Florida and other areas affected by Hurricane Ian are now in rescue, recovery, and damage assessment mode.  As of Monday, the death toll was over 100 and many still needed their power restored.  For some, a sense of panic has set in for fears that there might not be enough food, water, and gas to go around.  Michelle Kaufman, reporter at the Miami Herald, joins us for what’s next as people try to rebuild and President Biden makes his way there on Wednesday.

Next, Elon Musk and Tesla unveiled the prototype of their humanoid AI robot named Optimus.  When completed, the robot should be able to handle difficult chores, lift heavy objects, and have some conversational capabilities.  The robot should have a price point below $20,000.  Meghan Bobrowsky, tech reporter at the WSJ, joins us for how Tesla wants to be known as more than just a car company.

Finally, as marijuana has been legalized in more states, the taboo around consuming cannabis products has largely faded, but one area where it has not is parents who smoke.  Some parents say that using cannabis helps them relax and be more present to connect with their kids but feel they will be judged if they speak openly about it.  Ellen McCarthy, feature writer at The Washington Post, joins us for the parents who get stoned.

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