Samir hosts and Sarah runs the faders on this Tuesday, October 19 2021.
-Federal agents seize property of Kansas City company Titan Fish accused of misappropriating COVID-19 relief funds.
-The Biden administration is taking on PFAs with more regulation and reporting requirements with the goal of reducing their presence in drinking water. PFAs, or per- and polyfluoroalkyls, are colloquially known as "forever chemicals" for their persistence in the environment and are found in common household items such as tape, non-stick pans, and stain-resistant furniture and fabrics.
-FDA allowing a "mix and match" approach to booster shots. If you took company A's vaccine for the first two doses, you may take company A, B, or C's shot for a booster.
-Samir speaks with Matthew Huffman, public affairs director of Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. By October 27th, 2021, all Missouri companies with 20 or more employees must comply with the Victims Economic Safety and Security Act (VESSA). This state statute mandates businesses offer unpaid leave without retaliation for victims or family members who have experienced domestic or sexual violence.
