Retail Sales Drop, U.S. Warships in Distress, Accurately Polling the Electorate
This episode of NPR's Up First delivers a snapshot of the current U.S. economic climate, military strain from prolonged conflict with Iran, and the reliability of political polling, emphasizing how inflation, wage stagnation, and geopolitical tensions are impacting everyday Americans.
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