Thoughts on Gaza
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It’s been a disheartening time in the Middle East lately. Today’s guest host, Reema Khrais, shares how the recent conflict has affected her family in Gaza. We’ll also discuss how the ever-increasing U.S. deficit reached new heights in the past year. Plus, what have you splurged on lately?

Here’s everything we talked about:

• “Gaza aid stalled at Egypt border amid wrangling at Rafah”) from The Washington Post

• “US Budget Gap Widened 23% During Year on Rate Rise, Revenue Drop”) from Bloomberg

• “U.S. Deficit, Pegged at $1.7 Trillion, Effectively Doubled in 2023”) from The New York Times

• “Why Doesn’t Artificial Banana Flavor Taste Like Bananas?”) from Food and Wine

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