On Saturday’s episode of The Excerpt podcast: USA TODAY Money and Personal Finance Reporter Medora Lee takes a look at Vice President Kamala Harris’ economic priorities revealed Friday. Kamala Harris is doing well with Black voters in key battleground states, while gaps remain. Migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border plunge. Could Alex Murdaugh get a new trial?
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Taylor Wilson:
Good morning, I’m Taylor Wilson and today is Saturday, August 17, 2024. This is The Excerpt. Today, Kamala Harris has outlined parts of her economic agenda. What did the experts say? Plus we take a look at new polling around Black voters in key battleground states. And why are migrant crossings dropping at the southern border?
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Vice President Kamala Harris revealed her economic priorities yesterday. I spoke with USA Today money and personal finance reporter Medora Lee for a closer look. Hello, Medora.
Medora Lee:
Hi.
Taylor Wilson:
So Medora, Kamala Harris has revealed some big economic plans. One thing we’ve been hearing about was the possibility of a federal ban on price gouging on groceries. What would this involve and what do the experts say about this move?
