Missed Paychecks, NBA Gambling Scandal, Russia Reacts
Episode
13 min
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2 min
Topics
Economics & Policy
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What It Covers
Government shutdown affects 1.5 million federal workers missing paychecks while NBA gambling scandal involves active players and coaches sharing insider information.
Notable Moment
Terry Rozier allegedly told friends about his planned early game withdrawal, leading to quarter-million dollars in organized betting activity.
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