Could Russian War in Ukraine Be Headed Toward a Stalemate?

The war in Ukraine stretches on as reports come in that Russia is using hypersonic missiles as well reports that they shelled an art school where 400 residents were taking shelter. Despite the continued onslaught, some experts say that the war could be headed toward a stalemate. Russia has mounting casualties, loss of equipment, and had their progress on the ground slow down. The thought is that Ukraine might not be able to push them out of the country, but Russia can't take more of Ukraine. Ginger Gibson, deputy Washington digital editor at NBC News, joins us for this and a preview of the confirmation hearings for Kentanji Brown Jackson.

Next, the country runs on Amazon deliveries and we have all seen the Amazon branded vans in our neighborhoods. Back in 2018, they launched their Delivery Service Partner program as an opportunity for people to build small businesses using Amazon's technology, processes and experience in logistics. While definitely an opportunity, it can be tough to turn a profit as partners must foot the cost for worker compensation claims, leases on vans, and damage repairs. Amazon also holds control on almost all aspects of the business. Lauren Kaori Gurley, reporter at Vice News, joins us for how some Amazon delivery companies are being crushed by debt.

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