Vice President Kamala Harris leads or is tied with former President Donald Trump in six out of seven battleground states, according to a recent survey. Columbia University President Minouche Shafik has resigned amidst controversy over her handling of protests. A housing voucher program meant to assist poor families in renting homes often fails, as revealed by an analysis from NYU. The World Health Organization has declared mpox a global public health emergency. USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de ViseĢ discusses the amount needed for emergency savings. Hurricane Ernesto has caused power outages in Puerto Rico.
Harris’s lead in the swing states opens up multiple paths to the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency. Shafik’s resignation follows debates over her handling of pro-Palestinian protests. The housing voucher program, the largest of its kind, has a low success rate due to issues with funding and landlord acceptance. Solutions include navigation help for voucher recipients and direct rental assistance.
The podcast also touches on the global public health emergency declared by the WHO due to the mpox outbreak, and the impact of Hurricane Ernesto in Puerto Rico. The episode provides insights on various critical issues affecting politics, education, housing, public health, and disaster response. Listeners can hear the full podcast for more in-depth discussions on these topics.
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